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J. Alan Diehl receives the Case Medal for Excellence in Health Science Innovation
When J. Alan Diehl arrived at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ in 2019, the Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine was at a crossroads—ready for a renewed sense of purpose and direction. Six years later, under Diehl’s leadership as chair, the department’s faculty headcount has more…
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August 16, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ researchers reveal cell development role for two ‘epigenetic’ markers, opening door for new treatment for leukemia
August 15, 2025
A team of researchers from ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology recently conducted a study to better understand how essential transport proteins function in Mycobacterium smegmatis, a model organism used to study tuberculosis-related bacteria. Their…
August 13, 2025
Innovative research paves way for more effective treatment for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
August 12, 2025
ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s close proximity to world-class healthcare facilities is a draw for many students considering careers in medical settings. That was true of Rae Dwyer, who arrived on campus as an undergraduate student in August 2019. Now a second-year student in the Master of…
August 11, 2025
Vaccines have a history that stretches back over 1,000 years, with major scientific breakthroughs emerging in the 1800s and continuing to shape public health today. Members of the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ community are invited to join Siegal Lifelong Learning Program for its upcoming…
August 11, 2025
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC), designated a comprehensive consortium cancer center by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes of Health, has received a $25.5 million Cancer Center Support Grant from NCI. The renewal marks 38 years of continuous NCI funding,…
August 06, 2025
Up to 70% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience chronic digestive issues—and ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine’s Marissa Scavuzzo wants to not only understand why, but to determine how to treat it. Her latest research into the gut’s role in children with ASD…
August 05, 2025
CLEVELAND—Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an incurable neurological disorder affecting motor neurons—nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing. Many ALS clinical trials, including those testing promising…
August 01, 2025
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) recently recognized seven individuals with its 2025 Professional Awards, which honors outstanding achievements in genetics and genomics education. Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, professor at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ School of Medicine in the …
August 01, 2025
Earlier this year, Nicholas P. Ziats, professor of pathology, anatomy and biomedical engineering at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ, received the Society for Biomaterials’ (SFB) 2025 Founders Award at its national meeting in Chicago. The highest honor of the society, this award recognizes…