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Reconstructing ancient climate provides clues to climate change
New research from Case Western Reserve University also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmen...
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Proposed scoring system may enhance equity in organ transplantation, increase transplant rates and improve patient survival
The system, devised by researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic, better accounts for biological disadvantages that limit access to transplant for some patients Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic have developed a new method that could poten...
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‘What does this mean?’ How to interpret medical test results and advocate for your health
With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health journey, but without an understanding of complex data and medical jargon, test results may prompt p...
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Medicine’s Paul Tesar among three Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners who will be celebrated during CWRU’s Innovation Week
Innovation Week, the annual celebration of Case Western Reserve University’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, kicks off on Monday, Oct. 28. Among the festivities will be the honoring of this year’s Faculty Distinguished Research Award winners. Established in 2013, the award is given annually ...
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CWRU awarded $2.6M to study impact of high blood-pressure medications on chronic kidney disease patients
The National Institutes of Health awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant to researchers at Case Western Reserve University to study how high blood-pressure drugs affect patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). More specifically, they want to study whether such medications increase the risk of k...
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Researchers awarded $1.3M to help military veterans battling acute myeloid leukemia
With a new four-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, researchers at Case Western Reserve University are investigating a new approach to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in military veterans. AML is the most common form of blood cancer in adults, and many patien...
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CWRU awarded $1.9M federal grant to develop technology to better understand genome data
Research could lead to new discoveries in cancer medicine With a new five-year, $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), researchers at Case Western Reserve University will develop computer software to analyze and interpret complex genome data. Analyzing ...
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve, Vanderbilt universities to develop incisionless prostate surgery using MRI and robotics
Researchers awarded five-year, $3.7M grant from National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute Researchers at Case Western Reserve University and Vanderbilt University are pioneering a new approach to prostate cancer surgery by combining advanced robotics and “low-field” MRI technology. ...
Researchers close in on understanding possible cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Awarded four-year, $3.3M grant from National Institutes of Health With a four-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers from Case Western Reserve University will study whether certain brain proteins may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. ...
Student Profile: Sajal Kulhari
Class Year: 2025 Program: Doctor of Medicine “Just write.” Fourth-year School of Medicine student Sajal Kulhari has written and published several research papers on anesthesiology and pain management. Still, his recommendation to write is rooted in self-expres...