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Gary Wnek
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Engineering’s Gary Wnek’s curiosity sends him in wide-ranging directions
Gary Wnek is always thinking about developing materials to address problems—from enhancing fire-retardant coatings to protecting older people from the devastating consequences of falls. His broad interests stem from a desire to tackle research areas early. “I’m not a bandwagon person,” said Wnek, ...
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Nursing’s Susan Painter offers intentional support to combat unintentional overdoses
Since the nation’s opioid crisis began in the 1990s, unintentional overdose deaths have claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Americans annually. And through the years, Susan Painter has seen the heartbreak—and insufficient support for families and healthcare providers grieving these deaths. T...
Hannah Regan
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Meet a researcher improving CWRU’s programs with assessment
Hannah Regan Associate Director for Research and Evaluation, Interim Executive Director Flora Stone Mather Center for Women Area of Focus: Evaluative research, gender, sexuality, media and technology As students’ needs and experiences rapidly evolve, Hannah Regan is working to ensure that progra...
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New gene tool leads to better treatments for complex diseases
Paving the way for breakthroughs in early detection and life-saving treatments
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ӰƵ-led regional economic development consortium among 29 semifinalists for $160M transformative National Science Foundation ‘Engines’ initiative
A Northeast Ohio consortium of universities, state and regional economic development organizations and manufacturers led by ӰƵ has been selected among 29 semifinalists competing for a $160 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) initiative to drive economic transf...
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Divita Mathur earns CAREER award for research on synthetic DNA nanoparticles for gene therapy
ӰƵ researcher receives prestigious NSF Award for ‘programmable’ nanoparticles
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ӰƵ economist joins national AI labor study backed by $1.6M Sloan Foundation grant
Research aims to guide decision-makers on real-world effects of artificial intelligence on American workers
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Epilepsy self-management program shows promise to control seizures, improve mood and quality of life
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a ӰƵ-led research team—that teaches...
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Meet a researcher using AI to reduce financial strain on caregivers
Kylie Meyer is an Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Area of Focus: Family caregiving, psychoeducational intervention, health and aging policy, caregiving relationships and financial well-being, gerontology, artificial intelligence Nearly 48 million Americans provi...
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Fighting cancer on all fronts
Gary Schwartz leads a top cancer center, but still sees patients and meets regularly with community members as he pursues a clear vision: 'Everybody should have access to the latest advances in cancer medicine'