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Andrew Pieper awarded the Case Medal for Excellence in Health Science Innovation
When Andrew Pieper, MD, PhD, set out to study the brain, he was drawn by the difficulty of the challenge—and the possibility of making a meaningful difference for patients facing some of medicine’s most devastating conditions. Now, that commitment to transformative research and patient care has…
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June 24, 2026
For many people, participating in a clinical research study isn't a matter of interest, it's a matter of access.A long drive, limited transportation, work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or simply living far from an academic medical center can make research participation difficult. To help…
June 23, 2026
Where science meets tradition: a modern approach to healing outside the clinic.
June 22, 2026
Researchers from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland VA published preclinical results in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
June 22, 2026
What is your title?Human Resources Specialist, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineHow long have you worked at CWRU?I've worked here for 4 1/2 years, including two years as an employment specialist in central Human Resources.What does a typical day in your role look like?A typical day…
June 16, 2026
Kate Letai never wanted to choose between helping patients and asking scientific questions. Growing up around medicine and research, she saw firsthand how discoveries in the lab could change lives in hospital rooms—and she knew she wanted to be part of both worlds.Originally from the Boston area,…
June 16, 2026
Stephen Gehlbach to endow pathway for medical education specialization at CWRU School of Medicine
June 12, 2026
Venture capitalist Bob Pavey's historic commitment establishes new 'eminent professorship'
June 10, 2026
Making the decision to retire is a significant milestone. For those who have worked in one place for the majority of their careers, it’s even more meaningful. This summer, a number of Case Western Reserve University faculty members are taking that step after more than 25 years of service to the…
June 05, 2026
Puja Van Epps, MD, faculty member of the Continuing Medical Education committee at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, will assume the role of Acting National Program Executive Director (NPED) for the HIV, Hepatitis, and Related Conditions Programs (HHRC) for the U.S. Veterans’…
June 05, 2026
Tamara Randall, RDN (MED ’96, MED ’00), a nutrition instructor and director of the Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition Dietetic Internship program at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recently named the 2026–27 president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.…