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Zhenghe “John” Wang, in a lab coat, stands next to a screen showing a fluorescence image of tumor tissue. In the background are shelves filled with laboratory equipment.
Meet a CWRU leader and researcher who aims to find a cure for colon cancer
Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhDProfessor and Chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineArea of Focus: Colon cancer therapyEarly in his career at Case Western Reserve University, Zhenghe “John” Wang, PhD, was teaching his students about…
Joel Morales
Joel Morales drives innovation and efficiency in financial compliance for research at Case Western Reserve
Joel MoralesSenior Executive Director of Post Award Administration, Post-Award Services and Financial ComplianceArea of Focus: Financial compliance for CWRU’s research enterpriseJoel Morales prides himself on finding new ways to bring simplicity, speed and efficiency to complex administrative…
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How Case Western Reserve’s Pedram Mohseni is advancing medical solutions through engineering
Pedram MohseniGoodrich Professor for Engineering Innovation and chair of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems EngineeringArea of Focus: leveraging technological advances in microsensors and microelectronics to develop next-generation devices to improve patients' quality of lifePedram…
A scientist sits next to a patch clamp electrophysiology setup
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…
Gian Pietro Schincaglia
Dentist-scientist Gian Pietro Schincaglia investigates dental treatments that may improve outcomes for patients with diabetes
Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DMD, PhDChair and program director of the Department of Periodontics, School of Dental MedicineArea of Focus: Periodontal disease and diabetesEditor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications…
Kimberly Volarcik
Meet CWRU’s champion for human research protection
Kimberly Volarcik, Research Compliance Officer Executive Director for the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Area of Focus: Leads the Human Research Protection Program Behind groundbreaking discoveries is a robust system dedicated to protecting human research participants. At…
João Maia in a lab coat and safety glasses, working in his lab.
Researcher João Maia addresses global plastics problems by engineering smarter, more sustainable materials
João Maia, PhD Professor, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Director, Center for Advanced Polymer Processing, Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: Polymer engineering and Rheology From medical devices to the packaging that keeps food…
A woman in a lab coat and gloves smiles while holding a test tube rack, engaging with a colleague.
Stephanie Langel’s immunology research aims to protect moms and babies from viral infections
Stephanie Langel, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine Member, Center for Global Health and Diseases, School of Medicine Area of Focus: infectious diseases; immune system response to viruses—particularly in moms and babies Stephanie Langel, PhD, never…
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Restoring balance: Why one researcher has turned to the mouth as a window to immune health
Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has long been intrigued by the immune system. Now, her research is changing how we think about HIV, bacteria and immune balance in oral microbiomes.
Siobhan Aaron
Bridging clinical practice, research and policy work, Siobhan Aaron strives for solutions to support patients and caregivers
Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Western Reserve University’s…