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New gene tool leads to better treatments for complex diseases
Paving the way for breakthroughs in early detection and life-saving treatments
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Meet a student researcher dedicated to recognizing and removing barriers to dental care access
Alex Matthews DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine Area of Focus: dental public health, focusing on care access Alex Matthews grew curious about public health before he knew the term. As a kid in rural Tennessee, the multi-hour trips required to see various…
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Epilepsy self-management program shows promise to control seizures, improve mood and quality of life
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions, marked by unpredictable seizures, accidents and injuries, reduced quality of life, stigma and—in the worst case—premature death. But a program—developed over several years by a ÃÛÌÒAPP-led research team—that…
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Fighting cancer on all fronts
Gary Schwartz leads a top cancer center, but still sees patients and meets regularly with community members as he pursues a clear vision: 'Everybody should have access to the latest advances in cancer medicine'
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Accelerating immunotherapy
New lymphoma T-cell therapy, made in less than a day, shows promising results with fewer side effects
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Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of dementia
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that semaglutide, a popular diabetes and weight-loss drug, may lower the risk of dementia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dementia, a condition that slowly makes it harder for people to remember things and think clearly,…
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ÃÛÌÒAPP, University of Cincinnati experts study platelet-inspired therapeutics to treat traumatic brain injury and hemorrhage 
Air Force Research Laboratory grant funds nanomedicine research Anirban Sen Gupta ÃÛÌÒAPP and University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have received an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) grant to test platelet-inspired nanotherapeutics to treat traumatic brain…
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Meet a researcher transforming pediatric nursing care at CWRU
Associate Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing The Carl W. and Margaret Davis Walter Professorship in Pediatric Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of focus: Families of children who are technology dependent; children with chronic illness; normalization and family…
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2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ’81) Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ’81) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award—an honor that reflects her remarkable 44-year legacy of excellence in clinical practice, dental education, and organized dentistry. Through her unwavering…
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2025 Outstanding New Dentist
Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) has been named the 2025 Outstanding New Dentist. Her dedication to patient care, academia and curriculum development, participation in organized dentistry, and mentorship of dental students have set a new benchmark…