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Postdoc spotlight: Sreelakshmi Vasudevan
Sreelakshmi Vasudevan is focused on helping people keep their sight. Originally from Kerala, India, Vasudevan is a postdoctoral scholar in ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences working alongside Paul Park. In the lab, Vasudevan research...
Two medicine staff members earn university awards
Exceptional staff members recognized for distinguished service and volunteerism ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ staff members play a pivotal role in the university’s success, contributing to every aspect of campus life. Our employees are the backbone of the university—their dedication to areas from administra...
Remembering Dr. Nate Berger
To our School of Medicine community, In the 41 years that Nathan Berger, MD, provided academic leadership at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ and University Hospitals, he, arguably, had the greatest impact on medicine in Cleveland of anyone—creating, evolving, nurturing, advising and championing ide...
Medical student to explore ethics in Europe
For Tiffany Vaughan, there are many pathways for healing hearts. The rising fourth-year ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine student, who plans to specialize in cardiology, has the opportunity to bring contemporary meaning to the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Through a Fellowship at Au...
CWRU researchers develop new method of DNA testing—expanding scientific innovation
New study finds ‘AMPLON’ method offers faster, more accurate pathogen identification, even in complex DNA sequences A team of researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis. This new tec...
Retrospective study based on electronic health records finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs associated with reduction in incidence and recurrence of alcohol-use disorder by at least half
A new study by researchers at the ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ School of Medicine reveals that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence. The team’s findings, recently published in the journal Natur...
Sally MacPhedran named Medical Director for Physician Assistant program
Dear faculty, staff and students - On behalf of the CWRU School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sally MacPhedran, MD as the new Medical Director for the Physician Assistant (PA) program. Dr. MacPhedran, an esteemed OB/GYN physician at MetroHealth, brings to the program a r...
Medicine's Curtis and Qi earn John S. Diekhoff awards
Four faculty members honored for their contributions to graduate teaching, mentoring Across disciplines at ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ, faculty members play critical roles in supporting graduate students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic and professional careers. Whether the...
Medicine’s Ryan Arvidson a recipient of 2024 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Ryan Arvidson named Wittke Award winner Each year, the university recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty members with the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This year, Ryan Arvidson, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, received the award ...
Medicine's Drumm and Stamler named Distinguished University Professors
School of Medicine faculty members earn title of Distinguished University Professor ÐÓ°ÉÊÓÆµ is home to outstanding faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship, fostering an environment of academic growth and innovation for their students. ...