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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University uncover HIV mystery that could unlock the path to a cure
For over three decades, HIV has played an elaborate game of hide-and-seek with researchers, making treating—and possibly even curing—the disease a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to achieve. But scientists at Case Western Reserve University have made a breakthrough discovery that could fundamenta...
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Biophysics’ Walter F. Boron receives the 2025 Christian Bohr Prize
Walter F. Boron, Distinguished University Professor and the David N. and Inez Myers/Antonio Scarpa Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, recently was awarded the Scandinavian Physiological Society's 2025 Christian Bohr Prize. ...
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CWRU’s Alexis Catanzarite featured on All Access: Med School Admissions podcast
Alexis Catanzarite, associate director of Healthcare Careers at Case Western Reserve University’s Division of Student Affairs, was recently featured on the 81st episode of “All Access: Med School Admissions.” During this podcast—hosted by Christian Essman, senior director of admissions and financia...
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Participate in Gestalt Experience Weekend
Are you a faculty member who is curious about personal and professional growth? Do you want to deepen your connections with others across campus? Those at Case Western Reserve University are invited to participate in Gestalt Experience Weekend, an opportunity to foster interpersonal connections acro...
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CWRU appoints directors for Interprofessional Education and Pre-Professional Scholars Program
Case Western Reserve University is enhancing opportunities for student success through two key leadership appointments that emphasize mentorship and professional preparation. Vikas Gampa has been appointed faculty director of the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), effective Aug.1. In this p...
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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
Discovery led by Institute for Glial Sciences at Case Western Reserve University suggests new path to regenerative therapies for MS
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Medicine’s Rania Ziar and Paul Tesar named to HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program’s 2025 cohort
Earlier this month, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Rania Ziar, a PhD student, and advisor Paul Tesar, professor in the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, were named to the HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program 2025 cohort. This program—which supports graduate students and the...
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Double trouble: duo of gene-regulating markers found to shape cell fate and disease
Case Western Reserve University researchers reveal cell development role for two ‘epigenetic’ markers, opening door for new treatment for leukemia
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Researchers publish article on tuberculosis-related bacteria in Science Advances
A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology recently conducted a study to better understand how essential transport proteins function in Mycobacterium smegmatis, a model organism used to study tuberculosis-related bacteria. Their find...
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Breakthrough discovery sparks new hope for breathing recovery after spinal cord injuries
Innovative research paves way for more effective treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases