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Neuroscience’s Qian Sun seeks to further understanding of brain region involved in many neuropsychiatric disorders
Qian Sun, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, School of MedicineArea of Focus: HippocampusEditor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication…
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CWRU School of Medicine named among the best medical schools by U.S. News & World Report
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is one of the best medical schools for research in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings that were released on April 7. Named a Tier 1 Medical School for Research, the designation…
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes’ ‘New Ivies’ list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Radiology’s Donna Plecha selected as recipient of the National Consortium of Breast Centers’ 2026 Impact Award
Donna Plecha, MD, chair of the Department of Radiology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was named the 2026 Impact Award recipient at the National Consortium of Breast Centers’ 35th annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference in Cleveland. This award is in honor of her…
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American Heart Association backs new research that could transform cardiac outcomes for hundreds of thousands of Americans
New research is bringing science one critical step closer to understanding what causes cardiac arrest and potentially preventing it.The American Heart Association (AHA) has granted Case Western Reserve University the Rapid Impact Research Award, a designation reserved for research the AHA considers…
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While healthcare struggled to keep up during COVID-19, community clinics never wavered
Five-year study reveals America’s safety net clinics never faltered but warns that Hispanic and Black patients are still being left behind
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Psychiatry’s Ashley VanDercar and Phillip Resnick examine violence risk factors in psychiatric populations
Ashley VanDercar, MD, forensic psychiatrist and assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Phillip Resnick, MD (ADL ’59, MED ’63), professor of psychiatry and director of the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center,…
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Anatomy's Darin Croft examines the importance of testing morphological inferences
Darin Croft, chair of the Department of Anatomy at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and Matías Armella, chair of paleontology at the National University of Tucumán, published a study, which was featured in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ journal club section. In…
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Peanuts, protein and fiber—healthier ways to snack at the ballpark
Editor’s note: Juliene Jones, the author of this story, is a student employee in the Department of University Marketing and Communications. She is a second-year student majoring in political science, international studies and sociology.With the MLB season kicked off and the Cleveland Guardians’…
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Bridging the gap: CWRU students work to make healthcare communication clearer
Across the United States, a routine doctor’s visit isn’t always simple. For many patients, understanding medical information, navigating online portals or even knowing what questions to ask can feel overwhelming. This reality led to the creation of the Health Fluency Project (HFP), which aims to…