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Melissa Krebs
Biomaterials company founded by CWRU alumna developing hydrogel ‘bandage’ to cover and protect open wounds
GelSana Therapeutics aims to launch of Cleragel for clinical human for chronic wound care in 2025
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Meet a researcher extracting the elements that could change everything
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering Member, Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Area of Focus: Developing advanced materials and processes to separate f-elements (lanthanides and actinides) with applications…
Lydia Kisley
Meet a researcher developing new approaches to examining materials
Ambrose Swasey Associate Professor, Departments of Physics and Chemistry Area of Focus: Microscopy and materials science—finding new ways to examine things at a small scale to fundamentally understand them. Lydia Kisley is eager for an opportunity to talk about her research, even if it’s…
Xin Qi
Meet a researcher investigating how mitochondrial dysfunction affects neurodegenerative diseases
Xin Qi Jeanette M. and Joseph S. Silber Professor of Brain Sciences Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine Area of Focus: mitochondrial quality control, cellular metabolism, immune responses and the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative…
Laura McNally
Meet a researcher working on untangling housing titles
Laura McNally Associate Dean for Experiential Education, School of Law Director, Milton and Charlotte Kramer Law Clinic, School of Law Area of Focus: poverty law, disability rights, children’s rights, health law and interdisciplinary education. Laura McNally wants a better way to talk…
Hannah Regan
Meet a researcher improving CWRU’s programs with assessment
Hannah Regan Associate Director for Research and Evaluation, Interim Executive Director Flora Stone Mather Center for Women Area of Focus: Evaluative research, gender, sexuality, media and technology As students’ needs and experiences rapidly evolve, Hannah Regan is working to ensure…
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Meet a student researcher dedicated to recognizing and removing barriers to dental care access
Alex Matthews DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine Area of Focus: dental public health, focusing on care access Alex Matthews grew curious about public health before he knew the term. As a kid in rural Tennessee, the multi-hour trips required to see various…
Kylie-Meyer
Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans…
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Meet CWRU’s champion of research biosafety 
Colleen Karlo Executive Director of Regulatory Compliance Committees, Office of Research Administration, Office of Research and Technology Management Area of Focus: research regulatory compliance and biosafety Through education and collaboration, Colleen Karlo equips investigators with…
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization and family…