Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of dementia
June 24, 2025Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).New confocal high-powered microscope available for use
June 17, 2025CWRU researchers target pancreatic cancer with therapeutic vaccines
June 13, 2025Pancreatic cancer vaccines eliminate disease in preclinical studies Pancreatic cancer has a five-year survival rate of just 13%, making it the deadliest cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It typically causes no symptoms until it has already metastasized. Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy can extend survival, but rarely provide a�Medicine’s Jason Buitrago earns CWRU President’s Award for Distinguished Service
June 12, 2025President’s Award for Distinguished Service Established in 1992, the President’s Award for Distinguished Service recognizes up to three staff members with qualities that are consistent with our university values and whose contributions to CWRU culture have a transformational effect on colleagues, students or visitors. This award honors the late�Case Comprehensive Cancer Center launches “Stop the Burn� campaign
June 10, 2025The sun is out—protect yourself from skin cancer Despite our overcast climate, Northeast Ohioans still need to protect themselves from sun’s harmful rays Sunshine and vitamin D are important to our physical and mental health, especially in Northeast Ohio, where gray skies dominate.Cancer immunotherapy could become less expensive, more widely available with new technology
June 3, 2025Case Western Reserve University researchers use magnets and new device to isolate disease-fighting T cells CAR T cell immunotherapy, which uses a patient’s own modified immune cells to find and destroy cancer cells, can produce dramatic results when treating blood cancers, such as lymphoma and leukemia, and shows promise against solid tumors.Medicine's Susan Reichert begins new position as director of faculty affairs
May 27, 2025CWRU’s Institute for Population and Community Health opens in new Midtown Collaboration Center
May 23, 2025Midtown Collaboration Center grand opening celebrates new opportunities in the Hough neighborhood Community engagement is at the heart of the new Midtown Collaboration Center. Fittingly, the May 16 grand opening brought together hundreds of neighbors, partners, and state and city leaders for a community block party. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine,�Medicine’s Cheryl Cameron earns Jackson Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring
May 16, 2025As undergraduate students navigate their academic journeys, many come to find mentors who are crucial to providing the guidance, support and encouragement they need for success. These relationships enrich the student experience, not only contributing to higher retention rates but nurturing overall personal development that paves the way for�Medicine’s Catherine McManus honored with Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
May 16, 2025Of the many factors that shape an undergraduate student’s time on campus, the classroom experience often tops the list. 365betÌåÓýÔÚÏßÊÀ½ç± Case Western Reserve University, faculty members are vital to shaping studentsâ€� futures by inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking and creating a supportive learning environment—one that empowers students to exploreâ€�Medicine’s Lisa Damato earns John S. Diekhoff Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
May 15, 2025Four faculty honored for their contributions to graduate teaching, mentoring Across disciplines at Case Western Reserve University, graduate students benefit from faculty who do more than teach—they mentor, challenge, and champion students� success. Whether through patient guidance, thought-provoking lectures, or one-on-one encouragement, these�Medicine’s Jonathan L. Haines one of two faculty members named Distinguished University Professors for trailblazing work
May 9, 2025365betÌåÓýÔÚÏßÊÀ½ç± Case Western Reserve University, faculty fuel discovery, inspire students and advance knowledge across disciplines. Through their teaching, research and mentorship, they shape not only their fields but also the next generation of scholars and innovators. Each year, the university recognizes select members of its faculty with the title ofâ€�Global shortage of essential nutrient poses health concern
May 5, 2025New study links omega-3 deficiency to rising overall health risks Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are vital to human health, yet our bodies can’t produce enough of the nutrients naturally—they must be obtained from food or supplements. But, partly due to environmental factors, there’s a global shortage of omega-3, according to new research�Dedicated educator and emeritus associate professor Ron Przbylski passes away
April 30, 2025To our School of Medicine community, Last week I shared Ron Przbylski, PhD, emeritus associate professor in the Case Western Reserve University Department of Anatomy, died Saturday, April 19, at 89 years old. Today, I share insights from his CWRU colleagues.On the passing of Ron Przbylski
April 30, 2025To our School of Medicine community,