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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
Discovery led by Institute for Glial Sciences at ӰƵ suggests new path to regenerative therapies for MS
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February 05, 2024
Lunar New Year celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. This holiday is widely celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam and other countries. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon and welcomes strength, power and success.
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February 05, 2024
Each February, Black History Month recognizes African Americans’ societal contributions and achievements across the United States. At ӰƵ, the impact of Black members of the campus community—such as those who compose CWRU’s diverse student organizations—can be observed th...

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February 02, 2024
Ian Neeland, associate professor at ӰƵ School of Medicine, recently gave insights on navigating the semaglutide injection shortage.
In a video on the American Journal of Managed Care website, Neeland discussed how diabetes can be managed with oral semaglutide when inje...
January 30, 2024
JungA “Alexa” Woo, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology at ӰƵ School of Medicine, was awarded the Janett Rosenberg Trubatch Career Development Award by the Society for Neuroscience in November.
The award recognizes her contribution to the advancement of wo...

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January 30, 2024
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to join the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence for its next Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series (VITALS) talk.
This installment, titled “Empowering Perspectives: Celebrating Strength ...

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January 29, 2024
Sugar, a simple carbohydrate that provides a quick source of energy for the body, is in many foods and beverages we consume daily—from fruits, vegetables and dairy products, to candy, pastries and other desserts.
Lindsay Malone
Observances such as the recently recognized National Pie Day (Jan....

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January 26, 2024
ӰƵ is among six institutions nationally to receive a prestigious 2024 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Catalyst Award for Transformation in Graduate Medical Education.
The six awardees were chosen from a national pool of applicants representing many graduate medical education...
January 25, 2024
Edward Barksdale, MD, professor and chief of Pediatric Surgery, Rainbow Babies & Children's University Hospitals, presented the 2024 School of Medicine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. keynote lecture on Jan. 17 titled, "From Health Equity to Health Justice: A Passionate Call for Transformative Change."
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January 23, 2024
Members of the ӰƵ community are invited to learn more about the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy program Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 4 p.m.
Attendees will hear directly from students, who will describe the program’s culture, their interactions with faculty, and various l...

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January 23, 2024
The Master of Science in Medical Physiology program will host a virtual information session Thursday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m.
Samantha Baker, director of admissions, will give a general program overview, with information on admissions, curriculum, enrichment experiences, life in Cleveland, student succ...