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Nikitha Balaji paused medical school to lead the country’s largest medical student organization. Now they’re back at CWRU.
After a year carrying medical students’ concerns from Capitol Hill to state legislatures, the rising third-year returns to Cleveland to begin the clinical training they put on pause
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Dean Stanton Gerson reappointed to lead Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Following a comprehensive review process, Stanton L. Gerson, MD, has been reappointed as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for a five-year term.The reappointment follows the formal five-year review process for deans, which included a broad assessment of Gerson’s leadership,…
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What Case Western Reserve University faculty and staff experts are saying about the 2026 World Cup
CWRU experts weigh in on athlete nutrition and training, infectious disease precautions, the cultural significance of soccer and community-building in sports fandoms
CWRU School of Medicine students staff the Teddy Bear Clinic at Case Comprehesnive Cancer Center’s Black Family Cancer Awareness event
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center raises cancer awareness for Black families at annual block party
On June 13, part of East 66th Street was transformed into more than just a roadway—it became a place of connection, care and conversation. In front of the Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center, families, health professionals and community leaders gathered for the Case Comprehensive Cancer…
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Taking Research on the Road: How Two Investigators Are Expanding Access Through the Mobile Research Unit
For many people, participating in a clinical research study isn't a matter of interest, it's a matter of access.A long drive, limited transportation, work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or simply living far from an academic medical center can make research participation difficult. To help…
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Healing Beyond the Clinic: A Conversation with Beth Ricanati, MD
Where science meets tradition: a modern approach to healing outside the clinic.
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Cleveland research team identifies key driver of age-related cognitive decline
Researchers from University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland VA published preclinical results in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)
Paul Rockocy
Staff Spotlight: Meet Paul Rockocy
What is your title?Human Resources Specialist, Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineHow long have you worked at CWRU?I've worked here for 4 1/2 years, including two years as an employment specialist in central Human Resources.What does a typical day in your role look like?A typical day…
Kate Letai
Meet an aspiring physician-scientist who is turning curiosity into impact
Kate Letai never wanted to choose between helping patients and asking scientific questions. Growing up around medicine and research, she saw firsthand how discoveries in the lab could change lives in hospital rooms—and she knew she wanted to be part of both worlds.Originally from the Boston area,…
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Alumnus commits $1.5 million to support medical education at Case Western Reserve University
Stephen Gehlbach to endow pathway for medical education specialization at CWRU School of Medicine