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Peanuts, protein and fiber—healthier ways to snack at the ballpark
Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international studies and sociology.With the MLB season kicked off and the Cleveland Guardians’…
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Bridging the gap: CWRU students work to make healthcare communication clearer
Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…
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New research reveals dangers of ‘anti-aging’ supplements in cancer protection
Vitamin B3 could be making chemotherapy less effective in pancreatic cancer patients
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CTSC of Northern Ohio demonstrates impact at CCOS Translational Impact Summit
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly contributed to the 2026 Translational Impact Summit, hosted by the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program Consortium and guided by the theme “Driving Translational Science Toward Measurable…
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Medicine’s Shae Maresco recognized as Cleveland Professional 2030 Club’s 2026 Movers & Shakers Award recipient
Shae Maresco, assistant director of enrollment management and strategic initiatives at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was recognized as a 2026 Movers & Shakers Award recipient by Cleveland Professional 2030 Club, the longest-running young professional organization in…
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Case Western Reserve University’s Paul Tesar earns prestigious election as 2025 AAAS Fellow
Honored for advancing glial biology and regenerative therapies for neurological disease
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An enduring legacy: CWRU students share how their mentor-mentee relationships have shaped their experiences
A mentor can make a lasting impression a pupil carries through life—transcending career stages. Hiba Obeid, a PhD student in genetics at Case Western Reserve University, is an example of just that, often reflecting on the lessons she learned from Elias Rahal, her master’s program faculty mentor in…
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From Cleveland to San Juan: how an alum is building Puerto Rico’s biotech future
Osvaldo A. Rodriguez Rivera (GRS ’24, regenerative medicine and entrepreneurship) entered Case Western Reserve University’s Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship (RGME) program in the School of Medicine to deepen his scientific understanding of biotechnology and regenerative medicine. With an…
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From classrooms to hospital halls: CWRU medical students celebrate Match Day
Triumphant shouts, tears of joy and giant hugs filled the Health Education Campus Samson Pavilion on March 20 as 227 Case Western Reserve University medical students ripped open their Match Day envelopes when the clock struck noon.Arguably one of the most anticipated days in a medical student’s…
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Meet CWRU’s champion for human research protection
Kimberly Volarcik, Research Compliance Officer Executive Director for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Area of Focus: Leads the Human Research Protection Program Behind groundbreaking discoveries is a robust system dedicated to protecting human research participants. At…