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Researchers harness AI to predict cardiovascular risk from CT scans
National Institutes of Health awards $4 million to ӰƵ, University Hospitals and Houston Methodist
Postdoc Spotlight: Amita Sahoo
The secret to understanding how to treat diseases like Alzheimer’s might be found in the structural function of the proteins linked to them. Amita Sahoo is among those working to gain new insights. Sahoo, a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at ӰƵ ...
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Remembering renowned neuroscientist, alumnus and longtime professor Jerry Silver
Throughout his career, Jerry Silver dreamt of restoring meaningful function to the millions of people with spinal cord injuries worldwide. His commitment to groundbreaking research in neuroscience and neural regeneration combined with his entrepreneurial spirit brought extraordinary discoveries to h...
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New Discovery Offers Hope in Treating Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Women in Case CCC's 15-county catchment area have higher incidence and mortality rates than in all of Ohio and the United States, particularly those of non-Hispanic Black descent. Sichun Yang, PhD, a Case CCC Molecula...
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Faculty Member Serves as Guest Editor for International Dental Journal
Ilser Turkyilmaz, DMD, PhD, has achieved a significant milestone by serving as the Guest Editor for the December 2024 issue of Primary Dental Journal, a prominent publication based in London, UK. The issue, titled “Implant Dentistry” (Vol. 13, No. 4), was released on Dec. 1, 2024. As Guest Editor, D...
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‘Food is Medicine’ program awarded $3.8M federal grant to support health and nutrition of low-income, high-risk pregnant women
Funding will provide one of the first comprehensive, rigorous studies of ‘medically tailored’ groceries as an approach to reduce food insecurity and improve maternal and baby health outcomes 
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Event: ӰƵ Bicentennial Kick-off
No matter how long they spend at ӰƵ, students, faculty and staff capture and retain vivid memories of the people, places and things that define their time here. Taken together, these memories tell a story that covers nearly two centuries: the history of ӰƵ Univers...
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New discovery by ӰƵ School of Medicine researchers provides hope in fighting drug-resistant malaria
Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito’s bite, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Most susceptible are pregnant women, displaced people and children in developing countries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
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Winter break reads: Recommendations from CWRU faculty and staff
As winter break approaches, many in the ӰƵ community are looking forward to a well-earned pause from the semester’s demands. Whether you're curled up by a fire, traveling to visit loved ones, or simply savoring some downtime, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yours...
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Holiday traditions around the globe: How the CWRU community celebrates
As the year winds down and the holidays continue, many students, faculty and staff at ӰƵ are reflecting on their own seasonal traditions, whether they’re celebrating with family back home or creating new memories with friends here in Cleveland. This December, we’re sha...