Amy Wilson-Delfosse honored with the Edward Patrick Finnerty Lifetime Achievement Award
June 25, 2024In 2014, Amy Wilson-Delfosse—serving as the president of the International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)—had the privilege of presenting the inaugural Edward Patrick Finnerty Lifetime Achievement Award to its namesake, E. Patrick Finnerty. Ten years later, the roles were reversed as Finnerty bestowed the honor on her at the…Researchers awarded $2.78M federal grant to improve rectal cancer treatment with artificial intelligence
June 24, 2024With a new five-year, $2.78 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute, researchers at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ (CWRU), Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals (UH) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to better treat rectal cancer patients.Postdoc spotlight: Sreelakshmi Vasudevan
June 21, 2024Sreelakshmi Vasudevan is focused on helping people keep their sight. Originally from Kerala, India, Vasudevan is a postdoctoral scholar in °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences working alongside Paul Park.Two medicine staff members earn university awards
June 20, 2024Exceptional staff members recognized for distinguished service and volunteerism Case Western Reserve 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 administrative support to academic guidance to facilities…Remembering Dr. Nate Berger
June 18, 2024To our School of Medicine community, In the 41 years that Nathan Berger, MD, provided academic leadership at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ and University Hospitals, he, arguably, had the greatest impact on medicine in Cleveland of anyone—creating, evolving, nurturing, advising and championing ideas, careers and organizations. Now, we are…Medical student to explore ethics in Europe
June 10, 2024For Tiffany Vaughan, there are many pathways for healing hearts. The rising fourth-year °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ 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 Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics…CWRU researchers develop new method of DNA testing—expanding scientific innovation
June 5, 2024New study finds ‘AMPLON’ method offers faster, more accurate pathogen identification, even in complex DNA sequences A team of researchers from the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis.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
June 3, 2024A new study by researchers at the °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ 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.Sally MacPhedran named Medical Director for Physician Assistant program
May 28, 2024On 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.Medicine's Curtis and Qi earn John S. Diekhoff awards
May 17, 2024Four faculty members honored for their contributions to graduate teaching, mentoring Across disciplines at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, faculty members play critical roles in supporting graduate students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic and professional careers. Whether they provide enlightening advice or help a student…Medicine’s Ryan Arvidson a recipient of 2024 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
May 16, 2024Ryan 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 for his exceptional impact in the classroom…Medicine's Drumm and Stamler named Distinguished University Professors
May 14, 2024School of Medicine faculty members earn title of Distinguished University Professor °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ 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.Establishing the Center for AI Enabling Discovery in Disease Biology (AID2B)
April 26, 2024Artificial intelligence—how can it be leveraged to help understand the mysteries of disease and improve people’s health? Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning into our translational research efforts is one of the key interdisciplinary initiatives outlined in the School of Medicine’s strategic plan.PA students earn grant to fund health screenings in Latino community
April 23, 2024The School of Medicine has awarded its Flourishing Diversity Equity and Inclusion Wellness Grant to °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ Physician Assistant (PA) students Victoria Larranaga and Natalia Rangel, founders of the healthcare advocacy group PA SALUD (Physician Assistant Student Advocates for Latino and Underrepresented Diversity).New research from °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ aims to block tumor growth in colorectal cancer patients
April 16, 2024School of Medicine awarded five-year, $1.84M grant from National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute Researchers at °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ’s School of Medicine believe they have found information that could lead to developing new treatment options for people with metastatic colorectal cancer.