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Matthias Buck, professor of physiology and biophysics at the School of Medicine, was invited to write the president’s column, “Under the Microscope,” for the Protein Society's September newsletter. His piece, titled “Beyond hype and fear: Some Thoughts on the Impact of AI/ChatGPT on Research, Educa...

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said these words more than 2,000 years ago. And in the centuries to follow, both the practice and our understanding of this virtue have evolved into a well-studied science...

Of the many traits that unite members of the Case Western Reserve University community, one is perhaps the most inspiring: an innovative spirit. During Innovation Week, taking place Sept. 26–29 this year, that spirit will be celebrated with a full slate of events. Among the festivities will be the ...

Discovery could lead to possible prevention, treatment strategies Studying genes in families with a propensity for certain diseases has led to many critical advances in medicine, including the discovery of statins in family members who suffered heart attacks at an early age. Now, a team of resea...

The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence will host a Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series (VITALS) talk in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Tuesday, Sept. 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in Biomedical Research Building, Room 105. Gezzar Ortega, assistant prof...

Awarded five-year, $3.05 million grant from National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute With a new five-year, $3.05 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and University Hospitals (UH) will...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of longtime faculty member Clinical Associate Professor Robert Heckel, DDS (DEN ‘57). A graduate of the School of Dental Medicine (DEN ‘57), Dr. Heckel also served the United States Navy Submarine Force from 1957-1962. Stationed at Norfolk, Virginia ...

In the past decade, products bearing “gluten-free” labels have taken grocery store shelves by storm. But for generations of people who learned about food groups from visuals of pyramids with “breads and cereals” as their base, these products may prompt the question: Are there benefits to eating a gl...

Fellows program to attract leading researchers to collaborate with university and hospital colleagues to develop promising solutions—and get them to patients After helping to launch the careers of 30 medical school researchers, the Mt. Sinai Health Foundation is partnering again with Case Western R...

The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences-based Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Learning Group meets on the second Thursday of each month to discuss articles relevant to diversity issues in population health research. The group’s purpose is for participants to learn how to includ...