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New discovery by ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ researchers offers hope in treating breast cancer
Researchers at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine have discovered how specific protein regions contribute to breast cancer. Their study, published recently in Nature, focuses on what is known as the estrogen receptor, a protein linked in previous research to the development of…
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Fourth-year student earns second place in national competition
Sarah Berger, fourth-year civil engineering student, recently earned second place in a national structural engineering competition hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at their Forensic Engineering Congress in Seattle, Washington. The competition invited civil engineering…
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Researchers harness AI to predict cardiovascular risk from CT scans
National Institutes of Health awards $4 million to ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ, University Hospitals and Houston Methodist
Researchers at CWRU Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute collaborate with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to identify genetic risks for age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects about 200 million people worldwide and can result in legal blindness, impairs an area of the eye (retina) used for reading, driving and many other critical daily tasks. A new study of large existing patient datasets indicates genetic and…
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 ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµâ€¦
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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…
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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…
On the passing of Jerry Silver
To our School of Medicine Community, I am writing to share the sad news that renowned neuroscientist, ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ alumnus and longtime professor Jerry Silver, PhD, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the age of 77.  Jerry was a towering figure in the…
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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 
Classes for seniors? Kylie Meyer weighs in on the type, benefits
From fitness to creativity, classes for seniors offer health, social and mental benefits. Learn how to choose the best one for your needs. From learning a new language to joining a gardening club, classes for seniors can run the gamut of individual interests. Perhaps you are hoping to take a…