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Andrew Pieper receives CWRU’s second eminent professorship
Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD, is tackling some of medicine’s toughest targets: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and brain injury. Now, his work at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is getting an even bigger boost thanks to alumna and psychiatrist Rebecca E. Barchas, MD (MED ’75). Pieper’s…
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February 06, 2024
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have discovered why a gene that, when mutated, is a common cause of two debilitating brain diseases: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). The study found that the protein generated by this mutant…
February 05, 2024
Lunar New Year celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. This holiday is widely celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and welcomes strength, power and success. Case Western Reserve…
February 05, 2024
Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At Case Western Reserve University, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed…
February 02, 2024
Ian Neeland, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently gave insights on navigating the semaglutide injection shortage. In a video on the American Journal of Managed Care website, Neeland discussed how diabetes can be managed with oral semaglutide when…
January 30, 2024
JungA “Alexa” Woo, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was awarded the Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award by the Society for Neuroscience in November. The award recognizes her contribution to the advancement of…
January 30, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence for its next Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series (VITALS) talk. This installment, titled “Empowering Perspectives: Celebrating…
January 29, 2024
Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and other desserts. Lindsay Malone Observances such as the recently recognized National Pie…
January 26, 2024
Case Western Reserve University is among six institutions nationally to receive a prestigious 2024 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Catalyst Award for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education. The six awardees were chosen from a national pool of applicants representing many graduate medical…
January 25, 2024
Edward Barksdale, MD, professor and chief of Pediatric Surgery, Rainbow Babies & Children's University Hospitals, presented the 2024 School of Medicine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. keynote lecture on Jan. 17 titled, "From Health Equity to Health Justice: A Passionate Call for Transformative…
January 23, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to learn more about the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m. Attendees will hear directly from students, who will describe the program’s culture, their interactions with faculty, and…