CWRU School of Medicine’s Jonathan Karn, Witold K. Surewicz named 2024 AAAS Fellows
March 27, 2025The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science, has recognized two faculty members from the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine in the class of 2024 AAAS Fellows.How cells respond to stress is more nuanced than previously believed
March 26, 2025Research discovery could lead to new targets for cancer therapy, neurodegenerative diseases The body’s cells respond to stress—toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults—by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses. If the stress is manageable, cells resume normal activity; if…Researchers at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ identify RNA molecule as possible driver of gastric cancer
March 13, 2025With further testing, discovery may offer new target for early detection and treatment Researchers at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer—among the world’s deadliest forms of the disease.AI-driven robotics research aims to enhance care for older adults with Alzheimer’s
March 11, 2025Imagine a robot that not only reminds you to take your medication, but helps you navigate your home and offers companionship. This type of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology could be a reality for seniors in the not-too-distant future.Postdoc spotlight: Nisha Bhattarai
March 10, 2025Nisha Bhattarai’s research is driven by her passion for understanding the intricate relationship between humans and diseases.Researchers at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ, University Hospitals to begin clinical testing with new, less-invasive technology to screen for esophageal precancer
February 28, 2025Study supported by $8M National Institutes of Health grant Researchers at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ and University Hospitals (UH) will use state-of-the-art medical technologies they invented—and licensed to Lucid Diagnostics Inc.—to detect esophageal precancer, specifically Barrett’s Esophagus (BE).Well-Earned Recognition for Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
February 27, 2025We are pleased to share that Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a merit award of outstanding for its Cancer Center Support Grant submission in 2024. Further, NCI’s ranking allows Case CCC to apply for a merit extension for the second consecutive renewal period. In 2022, the…National Academy of Inventors names five CWRU researchers to 2025 class of senior members
February 21, 2025The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named five ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ researchers to its 2025 class of senior members in recognition of their success in patents, licensing, and commercialization. Named NAI senior members were: Niloy Bhadra, Shuo Li, Michael Suster, David Wald and Christian Zorman. NAI senior members are…Postdoc Spotlight: Gaaminepreet Singh
February 10, 2025Only a few labs around the world rely on micro-perfusion techniques. Postdoctoral Scholar Gaaminepreet Singh is among a select group of researchers using this method, working alongside ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ professors and researchers Walter Boron and Jeffery L. Garvin, both in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the…Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives Outstanding Score and Renewed Funding from National Cancer Institute
February 7, 2025Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a merit award of outstanding 19 months after transitioning to a new director.Celebrating National Women Physicians Day with CWRU School of Medicine leaders
February 3, 2025Grace McComsey, MD, initially aspired to be an engineer before discovering her true passion for medicine. Shari Bolen, MD, was driven to become a doctor after witnessing the effects of illness on her family. Now, both serve as accomplished leaders at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine and are sharing their experiences on National Women…New ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ study identifies key protein’s role in psoriasis
January 31, 2025Finding offers potential new target for treatment Psoriasis, a painful and uncomfortable inflammatory skin condition that affects millions worldwide, flares up from the activity of disease- and infection-protecting immune cells.Renowned scientist Hisashi Fujioka passes away
January 29, 2025Growing up in Osaka, Japan, Hisashi Fujioka always had a love for biology and the natural world around him. That passion drew him to earn his PhD at Nagoya University before forging a 30-year research career in different aspects of science at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ. Now, the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ community is mourning the passing of…Cooking up solutions: How one research study is supporting local kids with T1 diabetes
January 22, 2025Managing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can often feel overwhelming—and that’s especially true for children and their caregivers. That’s where ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµâ€™s Diabetes Inspired Culinary Education (DICE) study comes into play, offering a new way to approach T1D care and education.Medicine’s Mary Garrity passes away
January 17, 2025It’s rare to be able to make everyone around you feel seen, valued and inspired, but Mary Garrity had that gift. Whether she was mentoring a colleague or forging connections with alumni and researchers, Garrity brought genuine warmth to everything she did.