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Dear faculty, staff and students, On behalf of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Congrong “Ron” Yu, PhD, as the new chair for the Department of Neurosciences. The department’s faculty are known for using state-of-the-art techniques…

Research team awarded five-year, $3.2 million grant from National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders With a new five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Mass Eye…

Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most prevalent condition affecting the female reproductive system in women aged 15 to 44, is linked to such serious health risks as preterm birth, gynecological malignancies and sexually transmitted diseases. But effective long-term treatments for BV are limited: More…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous system. The loss of myelin, combined with ongoing inflammation,…

For decades, Crain’s Cleveland Business has recognized young leaders making impacts across their communities in Northeast Ohio and beyond. This year’s “40 Under 40” publication, released Nov. 18, included two familiar faces from Case Western Reserve University: those of staff member Jason Buitrago…

Lamyae El Khalki’s research career has spanned several continents. El Khalki grew up in a small mountainous town in Morocco, nestled between the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. She remained in her home country for her PhD, earning her degree in molecular biology from the University of Sultan…

During this season of giving thanks, one Weatherhead School of Management alumni stands out for his ongoing generosity and thankfulness. For 40 years and up to the present day, Asok Chaudhuri continues to express his gratitude to the school with annual donations to show appreciation for the…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you search these days and healthcare is no exception. Just ask Pooyan Kazemian, the John R. Mannix Medical Mutual of Ohio Endowed Professor of Healthcare Management and an assistant professor in the Department of Operations Management at Case Western…

Hope Barkoukis, chair of Case Western Reserve University’s Department of Nutrition, knew she would be presenting about food as medicine for the School of Medicine’s State of the School on Nov. 6. What she didn’t know was that she would also be receiving the Case Medal for Excellence in Health…

We recently recognized several distinguished alumni for their achievements and accomplishments spanning the industries of technology, non-profit, global accounting, service, commerce, and finance. The awards were handed out Friday, November 15, at an alumni awards reception to celebrate the…