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Columbia University's Gary Schwartz named Case Comprehensive Cancer Center's new director
A Columbia University oncologist renowned for his translational research, mentoring and leadership will become director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) this spring. Gary Schwartz, chief of the Hematology & Oncology Division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and...
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Researchers Markowitz, Tyler elected fellows for 2022 class of National Academy of Inventors
Colon cancer pioneer and neural engineering innovator join nearly 20 others from ӰƵ in last decade on list ӰƵ researchers Sanford "Sandy" Markowitz and Dustin Tyler have been elected fellows of The National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The honor highlig...
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Busting myths about breast cancer
In October, pink ribbons become a common sight as organizations promote breast cancer awareness. The goal of these efforts is to encourage those at risk of developing the disease to get mammograms in hopes of catching potential diagnoses early, when treatment is most effective. But despite efforts...
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CWRU Medicine Professor Nathan Berger earns school's Lifetime Achievement Award
Nathan Berger has produced decades of biomedical research into cancer development and its associated risk factors. He is a nationally renowned authority on hematology and oncology and founding member of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, a consortium between ӰƵ, University Hospi...
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Merck Foundation awards Case Comprehensive Cancer Center 5-year, $2M grant to advance equitable cancer care in Northeast Ohio
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) recently announced it received a $2 million grant through the Alliance for Equity in Cancer Care (the Alliance), an initiative funded by the Merck Foundation (the Foundation) and designed to make cancer care more equitable in the United States by helpi...
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5 things to know about… sickle cell disease
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, which aims to bring attention to advancing research, care practices, treatments and possible cures for people with sickle cell disease. Umut Gurkan To better understand this blood disorder, The Daily sat down with Umut Gurkan, a professor in the D...
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Patients with some forms of aggressive esophageal cancers may benefit from treatment targeting how cells self-regulate
Researchers say pathway is linked to tumor development Research led by ӰƵ has identified a promising path to developing therapies to treat esophageal tumors—a form of cancer that not only is among the most deadly, but also has been occurring at increasing rates over the...
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Medicine’s Stanton Gerson writes about breakthroughs in cancer
Stanton Gerson, dean of the School of Medicine, shared his view on why 2022 is a breakthrough year in our battle against cancer in an op-ed published by Crain’s Cleveland Business. Titled “Personal View: A breakthrough year in the war on cancer,” Gerson’s piece described the role the Case Comprehen...
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‘Brilliant’ pharmacology researcher, Cancer Center member Chris Dealwis passes away
“Brilliant,” “dedicated” and “wonderful” are just a few of the words being used to describe revered ӰƵ School of Medicine faculty member Chris G. Dealwis, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend while visiting family in England. As a scientist, Dealwis’ groundbreakin...
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Scientists blend AI, 3D tissue imaging to identify aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at ӰƵ, University of Washington working to gain novel view of cancer, supported by $3.1 million National Institutes of Health grant Researchers at ӰƵ and the University of Washington expect to gain valuable new insights into highly aggressi...