School of Medicine student gains valuable experience with Cleveland Browns
December 13, 2024As the NFL season winds down, so does Rachel Gardenhire’s immersive experience with the Cleveland Browns. The Ǹ 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 aims to inspire medical students from various…On the passing of Lynn Landmesser
December 12, 2024To our School of Medicine community: I am writing to share the sad news that long time professor and renowned developmental neuroscientist Lynn Landmesser died on Nov. 29. She will be remembered for the generations of neuroscientists she mentored and whose careers she inspired.Congrong “Ron” Yu named Chair of Neurosciences department
December 5, 2024Dear faculty, staff and students, On behalf of the Ǹ School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Congrong “Ron” Yu, PhD, as the new chair for the Department of Neurosciences.Researchers at CWRU, Mass Eye and Ear aim to prevent hearing loss by protecting inner-ear cells
December 3, 2024Research 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 Ǹ and Mass Eye and Ear will study…Ǹ awarded $1.5M to study vaginal bacteria linked to serious health risks
November 25, 2024Bacterial 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 than half experience a recurrence within six…National Multiple Sclerosis Society awards $1M to Ǹ researchers to study new approach to treat the disease
November 21, 2024Multiple 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, causes dysfunction and death of nerve cells,…Medicine's Jason Buitrago selected for Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “40 Under 40” Class of 2024
November 19, 2024For 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 Ǹ: those of staff member Jason Buitrago and faculty member Christine Duval.Postdoc Spotlight: Lamyae El Khalki
November 18, 2024Lamyae 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 Moulay Slimane. During her PhD program, she had the…Hope Barkoukis receives School of Medicine’s highest honor
November 15, 2024Hope Barkoukis, chair of Ǹ’s Department of Nutrition, knew she would be presenting about food as medicine for the School of Medicine’s State of the School on Nov. 6. What she didn’t know was that she would also be receiving the Case Medal for Excellence in Health Science Innovation—a moment made even more special with…State of the School 2024
November 15, 2024Thank you for your interest in the School of Medicine's 2024 State of the School presentation. Dean Stan Gerson, MD, dean of the School of Medicine, presented the 2024 State of the School of Medicine on Nov. 6.New discovery may lead to more effective treatment for cardiovascular disease
November 13, 2024Case Western Reserve-led study identifies molecule that simulates inflammation-reducing effects of a low-fat diet Researchers at Ǹ have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.US Navy veteran finds new mission in medicine
November 11, 2024In the spring of 2020, U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Heather Simons treated patients aboard the USNS Comfort in New York City. With 17 years of clinical and administrative Navy medical experience in hospitals, combat zones and aboard Naval ships, the extraordinary circumstance of supporting hospitals overwhelmed during the COVID-19…Reconstructing ancient climate provides clues to climate change
November 5, 2024New research from Ǹ also challenges timing of Andes mountains uplift As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet’s deep past may provide vital insights into what may lie ahead. Knowledge of the natural world millions of years ago is fragmented, but a 15-year study of a site in Bolivia by…Proposed scoring system may enhance equity in organ transplantation, increase transplant rates and improve patient survival
October 30, 2024The system, devised by researchers at Ǹ and Cleveland Clinic, better accounts for biological disadvantages that limit access to transplant for some patients Researchers at Ǹ and Cleveland Clinic have developed a new method that could potentially help provide better access to lung…‘What does this mean?’ How to interpret medical test results and advocate for your health
October 29, 2024With the rise of digital health tools and abundant online resources, we live in an era where healthcare information is more accessible than ever. This information is essential to navigate one’s health journey, but without an understanding of complex data and medical jargon, test results may prompt patients to wonder what it all means.