research

The Undergraduate Research Office hosted the fall 2025 Intersections, an undergraduate research symposium, in December. This program, held each semester, allows members of the Case Western Reserve University and broader communities to see the breadth of research and creative endeavors completed by…

Breakthrough study identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases

Case Western Reserve University physician-scientist Tyler Miller, MD, PhD (GRS ’16, pathology; MED ’18), has been recognized for his brain cancer research with a Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award—making him the university’s first recipient of the highly competitive honor in the…

Northeast Ohio was in the national spotlight this week (Jan. 21-22) as regional leaders hosted a site visit from the National Science Foundation (NSF) review team evaluating NEO-SMART, a regionally led, execution-ready collaborative that is a finalist in the NSF’s Regional Innovation Engines…

Case Western Reserve University’s Center for Imaging Research (CCIR) is seeking abstracts from imaging research trainees in the Cleveland area. Students, postdoctoral scholars, residents and fellows are invited to submit abstracts now through Feb. 3 for the CCIR Research Showcase: Spring into…

To further elevate Case Western Reserve University’s role as an engaged and leading driver of regional economic growth and innovation, the university today announced the promotion of Michael Oakes to executive vice president for research and economic development, effective Jan. 1. Oakes,…

Have you—or someone in your lab, department or program—made a research breakthrough this year? Whether it’s a major publication, innovative project, new discovery or impactful collaboration, we want to highlight the remarkable work happening at Case Western Reserve University. If you’re…

Have you ever thought about the science behind the consistency of your shampoo? Or the intricate differences between the paints on your car and your walls? What about the coatings on your phone or inside food packaging? Chris Wirth has—a lot. He's dedicated his research career to complex…

Johanna Nagy, Warren G. Rupp Assistant Professor of Physics Area of focus: Cosmology: decoding the secrets of the origin of the universe and how it has changed over time Johanna Nagy hopes to “see” the birth of the universe by mapping the fossil light that stamped the imprint of its…

Frogs use day length to cue winter prep even when temperatures don’t get colder, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University