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New research at ӰƵ aims to address racial disparities in cognitive decline
Connecting with friends is key to limiting social isolation—something researchers believe could also reduce Alzheimer’s, dementia
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ӰƵ’s Mandel School signs new partnerships, offering scholarships to employees at four local nonprofit organizations 
Highly trained social workers are at the forefront of addressing a significant mental and behavioral health need in Northeast Ohio—especially the opioid epidemic, in which Ohio ranks among the worst in the nation. Promoting skilled workforce development in behavioral health is partly what’s driving...
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ӰƵ-led research team discovers new method to test for oral cancer
Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately. For one, biopsies are expensive, invasive, stressful for the patient and can lead to complications. They’re also not feasible if repeated screenings of the same lesion are required. Bu...
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National Academy of Inventors names seven ӰƵ researchers to 2024 class of senior members
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has named seven ӰƵ researchers to its 2024 class of senior members, an honor that recognizes their “remarkable innovation-producing technologies that have brought, or aspire to bring, real impact on the welfare of society.” Named ...
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ӰƵ ranks No. 38 in National Academy of Inventors' ranking of number of patents granted among universities worldwide
ӰƵ ranks No. 38 worldwide for the number of U.S. Utility Patents awarded to the university and its researchers, according to 2023 data compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The ranking places ӰƵ among the elite research universities...
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Company co-founded by ӰƵ researcher named finalist in South by Southwest pitch competition
Using technology created at CWRU, Afference is ‘redefining human experiences through artificial sensation’
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ӰƵ researcher awarded $2 million federal grant to further explore possible new effective treatments for colorectal and other cancers
Funding supports newly published findings showing some medications trigger ‘cell blasters’ to kill cancer
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U.S. Department of Energy awards ӰƵ researcher $2M to develop worm-like tool to install underground powerlines
A robotic conduit that pulls itself through the ground reduces excavation
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Company founded by ӰƵ student Franco Kraiselburd named a finalist in SXSW Pitch
CWRU senior to showcase Asclepii at the prestigious festival’s 15th annual pitch competition
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Monitoring health after fiery train derailment
This article originally appeared in the fall/winter 2023 edition of Think magazine. This semester, The Daily will share some of the articles from the latest edition of the magazine. View more stories at case.edu/think. Nearly a year ago, on Feb. 3, just before 9 p.m., Ashley McCollum heard a loud b...