New study reveals why Alzheimer's patients lose ability to defend against brain corrosion
July 26, 2023Findings offer hope for development of new medications A new study by researchers at ӰƵ revealed that the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be slowed by suppressing a specific protein in the brain that causes corrosion. A main pathogenic initiator of AD and related dementias is oxidative stress,…Spartan Showcase: Zubin Khan
July 25, 2023After completing his bachelor’s degree, Zubin Khan spent several years giving students direction as a high school counselor in Detroit. But despite the wise advice he gave, he still hadn’t found his own calling. Khan had begun his undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University planning to complete a pre-med program. But along the way,…Incoming medical students receive white coats at annual ceremony
July 20, 2023The White Coat ceremony is a defining moment for medical students—marking the beginning of their healthcare careers. 216 new ӰƵ School of Medicine students and their families celebrated the occasion on July 16. Dean Stan Gerson presided over the ceremony with Lia Logio, MD, vice dean for medical education, welcoming…New study finds U.S. military veterans living in discriminatory ‘redlined’ areas suffered higher rates of cardiovascular disease
July 12, 2023U.S. military veterans who lived in what were once known as “redlined” areas had a higher risk for heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues, according to a new study by researchers at ӰƵ School of Medicine, University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA Medical Center.Faculty Member Clark Distelhorst Passes Away
July 7, 2023Clark Distelhorst, MD, a long-standing faculty member of the ӰƵ School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology, the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, passed away on July 3, 2023. His wife Lynne shared that Dr. Distelhorst was actively working on research and…Sudha Chakrapani appointed Chair, Department of Pharmacology
July 7, 2023Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, I am happy to announce that I am appointing Sudha Chakrapani, PhD to the position of chair of the Department of Pharmacology. She has served as the interim chair since November 2022, demonstrating the leadership, vision and commitment needed to lead the department and create an environment of innovation that will…School of Medicine and University Hospitals research teams receive Collaborative Science Pilot awards
June 29, 2023PROJECTS TO COVER BRAIN TUMOR, CEREBRAL EDEMA AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER RESEARCH Three University Hospitals (UH) and ӰƵ School of Medicine research teams recently received Collaborative Science Pilot Awards. The teams each received $50,000, funded by both institutions. If substantial progress is accomplished and…School of Medicine Staff Members recognized for service to CWRU
June 29, 2023Jon Donze, director of the Office of Grants and Contracts and Joyce Helton, department assistant in the Office of Faculty Affairs, have received the President’s Award for Distinguished Service, one of the most notable honors bestowed upon university staff members. Recommended by the Staff Advisory Council and approved by the university…Alex Huang Named Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)
June 29, 2023Dean Stan Gerson has appointed Alex Y. Huang, MD, PhD, an accomplished researcher, educator and clinician, as the director of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) starting July 3. Dr. Huang joined the School of Medicine faculty in 2006 as a professor of pediatrics and pathology and is a graduate of the MSTP at Johns Hopkins University…ӰƵ recognized as 2023 Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner of the Year
June 28, 2023ӰƵ (CWRU) today announced it has won the 2023 Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner of the Year Award. CWRU and licensing partner Ilumis were honored among a global field for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer-solutions based on Microsoft technology.Medical student chosen to participate in NFL initiative to increase patient advocacy and diversity in sports medicine
June 23, 2023Aspiring orthopedic surgeon Penelope Halkiadakis to shadow Cleveland Browns As a soccer enthusiast and player, Penelope Halkiadakis, a third-year student at ӰƵ School of Medicine, frequently visited her sports medicine doctor’s office for injuries.President Kaler announces Dean Stan Gerson as Chair of Provost Search Committee
June 21, 2023ӰƵ President Eric W. Kaler has announced the search committee chair and membership for the university’s next provost and executive vice president search. School of Medicine Dean and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs Stanton L. Gerson will chair the search committee.Post-doctoral scholar earns National Multiple Sclerosis Society grant
June 8, 2023Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences post-doctoral scholar and School of Medicine alumna Elina Misicka (GRS ‘22, epidemiology and biostatistics) has earned a fellowship grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. The grant is awarded to promising young investigators whose research is relevant to the society’s…School of Medicine and UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital awarded NIH funding for neonatal care research
June 7, 2023ӰƵ and UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) were selected by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) to receive renewed funding to study newborn health through the Neonatal Research Network (NRN).“Transition to Residency” pilot course eases students into new roles
June 6, 2023“Beep. Beep. Beep.” The jarring alert of a pager seems even more intimidating during the month of July. “The patient in room 216 is getting worse. What would you like to do, doctor?” This question can be terrifying for a new physician—but a new ӰƵ School of Medicine course aims to bolster student confidence by…