research brief

Olatunde Akanbi (GRS ’24, materials science and engineering)

Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine Faculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research Ben Clayton is transforming our understanding of brain health by researching astrocytes—often-overlooked brain cells that pla...

Sara L. Douglas, The Gertrude Perkins Oliva Professor in Oncology Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and end-of-life decisions When a patient with a terminal illness faces end-of-life decisions, it is a challenging time for t...

Acting coordinator of undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University Assistant professor in Department of Music at College of Arts and Sciences Director of Spartan Marching Band Area of focus: Studying how cultural experiences shape how people learn and understand music Benjamin Helton...

Karen J. Ishler, PhD (GRS ‘13) Senior Research Associate Office of Educational Outcome Assessment Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Areas of focus: Family relationships, caregiving and health Amidst the daily realities of caregiving for autistic adolescents and you...

Tracy Wilson-Holden Assistant Vice President Research Integrity Officer Adjunct Instructor, Department of Bioethics, School of Medicine Area of Focus: Research Integrity — conducting research with objectivity, accuracy, honesty, and efficiency. Tracy Wilson-Holden’s work as Case Western Reserve...