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Meet a researcher whose donor-supported sustainability work combats microplastics
Ica Manas-Zloczower Thomas W. and Nancy P. Seitz Professor of Advanced Materials and Energy, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Professor of chemical and biomedical engineering Area of Focus: sustainability, materials innovation, macromolecular…
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Meet a researcher blending culinary medicine and interdisciplinary nutrition research at CWRU
Chair, Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Professor of Wellness and Preventive Care, School of Medicine Faculty Co-Lead, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Wellness and Preventive Care Pathway,…
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Meet a researcher using advanced computing to support sustainable agriculture
Olatunde Akanbi (GRS ’24, materials science and engineering)
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Meet a researcher unraveling the mysteries of brain cells to combat neurological diseases
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…
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Research Brief: Meet a nursing professor improving the final moments for cancer patients and their caregivers.
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…
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Research Brief: Meet a researcher studying how individuals from various cultural backgrounds teach and learn music
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…
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Honoring World Autism Month: Meet a researcher whose team is dedicated to understanding and empowering autism caregivers
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…
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Research Brief: Meet CWRU’s champion for research integrity
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…
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Research Brief: Meet a researcher harnessing artificial intelligence to transform medical imaging
Shuo Li Leonard Case, Jr. endowed chair professor in engineering at Case Western Reserve Professor in Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Case School of Engineering Professor in Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case School of Engineering Member of the Cancer Imaging Program…