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CWRU faculty members Robert Brown and Jesse Wainright named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Case Western Reserve University faculty members Robert Brown and Jesse Wainright have been named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, in honor of their innovations in physics and electrochemical engineering,…
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Scientists use synthetic platelets as ‘Trojan horse’ drug-delivery system
Research addresses major barrier to long-term success of brain-computer interfaces
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Meet six undergraduate students presenting their research at Intersections today
Case Western Reserve University undergraduate students make meaningful contributions in research and creative endeavors across campus. Supported by mentors, the experience they gain is both practical and driven by passion. While they build skills for their future studies and careers, they also take…
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Fulbright Program to bring CWRU professor to Poland to revolutionize radiation therapy
For most, Poland elicits thoughts of delicious pierogies, famous composers and trailblazing astronomers. For Agata Exner, PhD, it was once known as home but will soon gain a new meaning: a place to continue making strides in cancer research and radiation technology through cross-cultural…
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Ancient cousins: New evidence that two early human species lived side by side
Case Western Reserve University researchers help solve 3.4-million-year-old mystery
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Discovering America’s ‘epilepsy belt’: First-of-its-kind national study reveals national regions with high epilepsy rates among older adults
Insufficient sleep, extreme heat, physical inactivity, healthcare access and low vehicle access linked to higher disease risk
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5 questions with… Rose Kelly, a Crain's Cleveland Business 40 under 40 honoree
More than a decade ago, Rose Kelly (LAW ’22) joined Case Western Reserve as an assistant controller for specialized accounting at the Case Western Reserve University’s Controller’s Office—a full-circle moment after previously auditing CWRU as a PwC associate. Today, Kelly leads the unit as…
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When computers took over the factory floor: Case Western Reserve economist traces how workers adapted—and what it means for AI's future
In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology, as it was called, transformed these tools into…
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New study explores link between forgiveness, mental health among those leaving ‘high-demand’ religious groups
Research suggests forgiving one's former community may aid mental health recovery for those who have experienced harm
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New study links immediate treatment for traumatic brain injuries to lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The researchers suggest the findings could change how emergency rooms and hospitals treat traumatic brain…