Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship

Anna Cristina Samia’s scientific journey is driven by a simple, powerful question: How can chemistry directly improve lives? As chair of the Department of Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, Samia leads a team working on a breakthrough that could help joint replacement patients avoid…

The Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship is seeking innovative, curious faculty members at Case Western Reserve University for its Veale Faculty Fellows program, which aims to help individuals make informed decisions about marketing their research. This cohort-based, experiential program…

GelSana Therapeutics aims to launch of Cleragel for clinical human for chronic wound care in 2025

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…

With summer internships in full swing—and fall career fairs just weeks away—Case Western Reserve University students are introducing themselves to supervisors, mentors and recruiters at lightning speed. That’s where a tight, well‑told elevator pitch comes in handy: a 30‑second story that sparks…

Melissa Krebs, PhD (GRS '10, biomedical engineering), founder and CEO of GelSana Therapeutics, is driving transformative innovation in the $78 billion wound care market. Her company, based in Aurora, Colorado, is developing novel hydrogel materials that promote faster healing for chronic wounds by…

Degrees completed: MD, BA Degree programs at CWRU: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2025 Meet Zain Khawaja, a dedicated medical student at CWRU with a passion for venture capital, public policy, and building community. Since joining the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund in 2021, Zain has been an integral part…

When Nyasha Machote walked across the stage in May 2025, he carried more than just a diploma—he carried the momentum of a startup poised to disrupt the healthcare access space. His journey into entrepreneurship began with an internship at LaunchNET, a TED Talk, and an inspiring community of student…

Artur Grabowski (CWR '07) is the founder of Extendify, a company focused on simplifying website creation within the WordPress ecosystem. He transitioned into the WordPress space after gaining valuable experience at Adobe and Automattic. Artur's entrepreneurial journey with Extendify has provided…

Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Mark Gorski (LAW ‘07), who is the co-founder and CEO of Sports Data Labs (SDL) as well as an adjunct professor at the CWRU School of Law. Mark’s longstanding interest in sports and experiences as a college athlete led him to pursuing a path in sports…