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ӰƵ Board of Trustees names renowned infectious disease expert, School of Medicine alumna its next chair
Vice Chair Julie Gerberding (WRC '77, MED '81), first woman director of the CDC, to become chair in June 2025 At its most recent meeting, ӰƵ’s Board of Trustees elected a longtime member and history-making leader as its next chair. Julie Gerberding, MD (WRC ’77, MED ’8...
Research roundup: Breakthroughs from CWRU labs
Understanding and treating deadly esophageal cancers Cancer of the esophagus, especially esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), is highly lethal, with 80% of patients dying within five years of diagnosis, according to Kishore Guda, DVM, PhD, an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Patients with...
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ӰƵ Board of Trustees names renowned infectious disease expert, double alumna its next chair
Vice Chair Julie Gerberding (WRC ’77, MED ’81), first woman director of the CDC, to become chair in June 2025
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“Challenges and New Approaches to Drug Discovery for G Protein Coupled Receptors”
Brian Kobilka will visit the Department of Chemistry to give his Frontiers in Chemistry Lecture as a Shaomeng Wang and Ju-Yun Li Distinguished Lecturer. The event will take place Thursday, Feb. 29, at 11:30 a.m. in Schmitt Auditorium. He will be presenting his lecture titled "Challenges and New Appr...
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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 receives NIH funding to evaluate genotoxicity and experiences of residents in East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment
Possible exposure to toxic chemicals may increase risks for cancers The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers at ӰƵ an exploratory/development grant to evaluate the genotoxicity levels and life experiences of residents in East Palestine, Ohio, foll...
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Summer research program open to students interested in stem cell and regenerative medicine research
The ENGAGE summer research training program supports undergraduate, master's and medical students interested in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Students are provided opportunities for scientific growth by working with our renowned scientific investigators. The National Center for Rege...
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Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Pathology program informational webinar
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to learn about the Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Pathology program during an informational webinar Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. This session will help prospective students learn how this degree can advance their career...
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Fixing rogue brain cells may hold key to preventing neurodegeneration
Researchers identify new therapeutic approach targeting astrocytes, the brain’s most abundant cells
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“Drugs From Nature”
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the Siegal Lifelong Learning Program for an upcoming lecture titled “Drugs from Nature” Thursday, March 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Landmark Centre Building, Suite 100 (25700 Science Park Dr., Beachwood). Matthew Berti...