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From the tennis court to the classroom: CWRU medical students balance academics with collegiate athletics
Hannah Kassaie and Ansh Shah earned accolades for tennis while completing their first year at CWRU School of Medicine
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May 18, 2026
NeuroNEO 2026 showcases region’s path to becoming neuroscience powerhouse
May 15, 2026
For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For several members of the Case Western Reserve University community, the 2026 Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of discipline,…
May 15, 2026
The Pre-Physician Assistant Club at Case Western Reserve recently hosted the university’s first-ever physician assistant (PA) conference, which brought together more than 40 students and practicing certified physician assistants from CWRU, Ohio State University, John Carroll University and…
May 14, 2026
No matter their field of study, Case Western Reserve University graduate students are routinely challenged to consider new ways of thinking and examine innovative approaches to age-old questions, often making significant scholarly contributions along the way. That couldn’t happen without…
May 13, 2026
Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhDProfessor and Chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineArea of Focus: Colon cancer therapyEarly in his career at Case Western Reserve University, Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhD, was teaching his students about…
May 11, 2026
Case Western Reserve University is home to exceptional faculty scholars across a wide range of fields. They drive innovation, collaboration and creativity, inspiring their students to do the same.Each year, in recognition of the important role faculty play at our institution, the university selects…
May 08, 2026
Megan McNamara, MD, professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was named one of the newest editors-in-chief for SGIM Forum. This forum offers articles, essays, thought pieces and editorials that:Reflect on healthcare trends;Report on Society of General Internal…
May 08, 2026
Kath Bogie, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Case School of Engineering, was recently elected as fellow of the Wound Healing Society. Bogie's research is focused on positively impacting primary and secondary wound…
May 08, 2026
Ellen J. Gelles, MD (MED ’94), internal medicine specialist and associate professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recently named division director of general internal medicine at MetroHealth Main Campus Medical Center. At the center, Gelles is a practicing…
May 08, 2026
Every late night, every game-winning play, every hour of service—it all leads to this moment. Next week, Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the graduating Class of 2026 at commencement ceremonies May 15-17. We could never tell every story. But ahead of commencement, we sat down with…