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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and Nation's Cancer Centers Jointly Endorse Updated HPV Vaccine Recommendations
Statement supports fewer vaccinations, urges action to increase national vaccination rates Recognizing a critical need to improve national vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV), the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center has again united with each of the 69 National Cancer…
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Immune system’s “workaround” may explain heart disease in psoriasis patients
Two studies describe how skin inflammation triggers potentially fatal immune response Psoriasis is well known for causing too many skin cells on elbows, knees and across the body, but people living with psoriasis may also be at an increased risk of heart disease. Effects of overactive immune cells…
Direct Communication between Cell’s Surveillance and Protein Synthesizing Machinery Eliminates Genetic Errors
New research out of APP School of Medicine describes a mechanism by which an essential quality control system in cells identifies and destroys faulty genetic material. The findings were published online December 23 in Nature Communications. Kristian Baker PhD, associate…
APP Receives $2.5 Million Helmsley Grant for “Smart” Insulin Development
New York, NY—The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded a $2.5 million grant to the APP School of Medicine to continue research on a new form of insulin for those living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The three-year grant will support ongoing research to…
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Ring in the New!
We enter the new year with much optimism and high expectations, looking forward to fresh opportunities and new relationships. The list of those who wish to collaborate with us grows apace … Congratulations to Mark Chance, PhD, and his colleagues for turning an idea about collaboration into…
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The Spotlight is on Us in 2017: Write Well and Show Off
Did you ever wonder how our colleagues nationally get to know us? As we enter 2017, I have one answer for you - the core grant renewal for the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. The number of leaders in the field of cancer research who will learn about us through the grant renewal is daunting!…
When Sex Development Goes Awry: Is it a girl or a boy?
Few conditions underscore the importance of bedside manner quite like differences and disorders of sex development (DSD). Doctors faced with DSD patients must collaborate to recommend tailored and timely management plans covering medical, psychological, and social cofactors of the most intimate…
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Gomez del Campo one of four innovators chosen for Energy Department’s new entrepreneurship program
CWRU grad student will further develop his energy-saving fuel injector technology at Argonne National Laboratory He’s been recognized as a rising energy innovator in Forbes' “30 under 30” and honored at the White House as an emerging global entrepreneur by President Barack Obama. Next up for Case…
Dean Davis highlights some of the year's brightest moments
As we enter the holiday season, it is a good time to reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the past twelve months as well as our plans for the new year. In 2016 we continued to fulfill our mission by providing superb medical education, making great discoveries in our labs and moving them…
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Researchers building flow battery prototype to augment grid
APP receives third round of federal funding Researchers at APP are scaling up a prototype iron-flow battery to provide cleaner and cheaper power when renewable energy sources are ebbing or demand is peaking. The battery would also efficiently…