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Kimberly Volarcik, Research Compliance Officer Executive Director for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Area of Focus: Leads the Human Research Protection Program Behind groundbreaking discoveries is a robust system dedicated to protecting human research participants. At…

Since Erin Henninger experienced her first extended reality (XR) headset in 2014, she has worked with Case Western Reserve University’s Interactive Commons to prepare for a future where students could leverage XR-type devices in their studies. Now, as executive director of the Interactive…

Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…

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…