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MidTown Collaboration Center Celebrates Grand Opening
On May 16, the Midtown Collaboration Center (MCC) officially opened its doors to the public with a vibrant grand opening celebration at East 66th Street and Euclid Avenue in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood. The event brought together community members, longstanding Cleveland institutions, and local a...
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Nursing Research News: May 2025
Each month, the Center for Research and Scholarship at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing sends an internal research newsletter to faculty, staff, students and researchers. A recap is posted here. Message from the Associate Dean for Research Dear FPB Faculty, Staff, and Students: Since 2...
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Sitting too much, even if you exercise, could raise your Alzheimer’s risk
Everyday Health: Carli Carnish, assistant professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained the importance of activating your muscles as we get older. “I always tell my patients, ‘If you don’t move it, you lose it,’” said Carnish. Physical activity has been shown to improve your me...
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Potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, other neurodegenerative conditions
Drug developed by ӰƵ researchers found to protect ‘guardian of the brain’
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Meet a researcher using advanced computing to support sustainable agriculture
Olatunde Akanbi (GRS ’24, materials science and engineering)
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Medicine's Susan Reichert begins new position as director of faculty affairs
Congratulations to Susan Reichert who begins her new position as director of faculty affairs for the School of Medicine on June 2. Since her arrival at ӰƵ in 2010, Reichert has made a significant impact, initially serving as executive aide to then School of Medicine Dean Pamela Dav...
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Breaking the silence: How women can advocate for their health
Each May, Women’s Health Month serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing women's well-being. Centering women’s health is as urgent as ever: self-advocacy in healthcare isn’t just helpful—it can be lifesaving. All too often, women visit a healthcare provider with pain in one ar...
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Dental school staff retreat brings fun, food and connection to Samson Pavilion
On Thursday, May 22, the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine hosted a lively and engaging staff retreat in Samson Pavilion Room 181—an energizing midday break packed with food, fun and festivities. The day kicked off at 11 a.m., and staff then took part in a variety of games a...
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Faculty retreat explores student privacy, AI integration and strategic planning
On Monday, May 19, faculty from the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine gathered in the Tinkham Veale University Center ballroom for the Spring 2025 Faculty and Staff Retreat. The full-day event offered a dynamic lineup of presentations and discussions aimed at strengthening ac...
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Meet a researcher unraveling the mysteries of brain cells to combat neurological diseases
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine Faculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research Ben Clayton is transforming our understanding of brain health by researching astrocytes—often-overlooked brain cells that pla...