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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 
New discovery by ӰƵ School of Medicine researchers provides hope in fighting drug-resistant malaria
Malaria, caused by a parasite transmitted to humans through an infected mosquito’s bite, is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Most susceptible are pregnant women, displaced people and children in developing countries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...
School of Medicine student gains valuable experience with Cleveland Browns
As the NFL season winds down, so does Rachel Gardenhire’s immersive experience with the Cleveland Browns. The ӰƵ alumnae and School of Medicine student spent the last few months with the team as part of the 2024 NFL Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative, which...
Congrong “Ron” Yu named Chair of Neurosciences department
Dear faculty, staff and students, On behalf of the ӰƵ School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Congrong “Ron” Yu, PhD, as the new chair for the Department of Neurosciences. The department’s faculty are known for using state-of-the-art techniques ...
Researchers at CWRU, Mass Eye and Ear aim to prevent hearing loss by protecting inner-ear cells
Research team awarded five-year, $3.2 million grant from National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders With a new five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders, researchers at ӰƵ and Mass Eye ...
ӰƵ awarded $1.5M to study vaginal bacteria linked to serious health risks
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), the most prevalent condition affecting the female reproductive system in women aged 15 to 44, is linked to such serious health risks as preterm birth, gynecological malignancies and sexually transmitted diseases. But effective long-term treatments for BV are limited: More ...
National Multiple Sclerosis Society awards $1M to ӰƵ researchers to study new approach to treat the disease
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. With MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath—a protective layer surrounding nerve cells in the nervous system. The loss of myelin, combined with ongoing inflammation, c...
Medicine's Jason Buitrago selected for Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “40 Under 40” Class of 2024
For decades, Crain’s Cleveland Business has recognized young leaders making impacts across their communities in Northeast Ohio and beyond. This year’s “40 Under 40” publication, released Nov. 18, included two familiar faces from ӰƵ: those of staff member Jason Buitrago a...
Postdoc Spotlight: Lamyae El Khalki
Lamyae El Khalki’s research career has spanned several continents. El Khalki grew up in a small mountainous town in Morocco, nestled between the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts. She remained in her home country for her PhD, earning her degree in molecular biology from the University of Sultan Moul...
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Alumnus Spotlight: Asok Chaudhuri (MBA ‘76, PhD ‘80)
During this season of giving thanks, one Weatherhead School of Management alumni stands out for his ongoing generosity and thankfulness. For 40 years and up to the present day, Asok Chaudhuri continues to express his gratitude to the school with annual donations to show appreciation for the profess...