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From driving cutting-edge research to bringing medical innovations to market, landing competitive awards and more, the faculty, staff and students at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine know how to make headlines.

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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
Discovery led by Institute for Glial Sciences at Case Western Reserve University suggests new path to regenerative therapies for MS
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August 26, 2022
The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a collaborative research grant for a project co-directed by Erin Gentry Lamb, a professor of medical humanities and an associate professor of bioethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Titled “The Meanings of Dementia: Interpre...

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August 23, 2022
On Aug. 22, 1,550 first-year students and their families visited Kelvin Smith Library to attend the Information Fair, one of the first events during new student Orientation Week. 46 groups representing various campus offices and departments gathered on the library’s first and second floors, ready to...

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August 18, 2022
A team of Case Western Reserve University researchers led by Susann Brady-Kalnay, a professor of molecular biology and microbiology, neurosciences and pathology, received a 2022 JobsOhio grant for their work, “Translation of New Detection Technologies.”
The team, which includes the Department of Ph...

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August 18, 2022
Novel role for nitric oxide in treatment of asthma and other obstructive airway diseases detailed by team at University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University
Many therapeutics for asthma and other obstructive lung diseases target the β2-adrenergic receptor (β2AR), a G protein-coupled recept...
August 17, 2022
With a long history and background in recruitment and student affairs, Pierra Heard knew that it was a perfect fit when she joined Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's Enrollment Management & Strategic Initiatives office in April.
As the assistant director of enrollment management, ...

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August 17, 2022
Top Northeast Ohio researchers hold symposium to look at critical future technology, opportunities for collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense
Leading researchers will gather this week at a Case Western Reserve University-led symposium highlighting progress and opportunities in biomedical...

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August 12, 2022
Laura Mintz, assistant professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, discussed gender-affirming hormonal therapy and cardiometabolic health on Cardi-OH Radio’s podcast, “The Impact of Gender-Affirming Hormonal Therapy on Cardiometabolic Health.”
In the podcast, Mintz ...

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August 11, 2022
The inaugural Patricia Marshall Lecture on Genomics and Equity will be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Wolstein Research Building auditorium.
The lecture series is named in honor of Professor Emerita Patricia A. Marshall, who has long championed genomic equity through her work ...

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August 08, 2022
In 2016, Cleveland City Council passed a policy to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco products in the city from 18 to 21. Today, the legislation—known as Tobacco 21—is in effect and, according to research by Case Western Reserve University’s Prevention Research Center for Healthy Neighborhoods ...

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August 08, 2022
The Women Faculty of the School of Medicine will host a book discussion with Nancy Johnson, author of The Doctor Wears Pearls, Sept. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Tinkham Veale University Center, Ballroom A.
The event will open with hors d'oeuvres and networking, followed by a book presentation and open di...