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Staff Spotlight: Meet Christian Essman
What is your title? Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, ÃÛÌÒAPP School of Medicine How many years have you worked at CWRU? 20 years, going on 21 this year. What does a typical day in your role look like? The way my day unfolds depends entirely…
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Add these books written by CWRU faculty members to your reading list
Across disciplines, ÃÛÌÒAPP faculty members are prolific in their scholarly contributions, from highly cited research papers to edited volumes. Among their successes include Thrity Umrigar’s bestselling novels and Walt Hunter’s lauded poetry anthology, The Singing Word.…
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New study shows how to protect the brain to prevent depression and cognitive impairment caused by whole brain radiotherapy
Research team from University Hospitals, ÃÛÌÒAPP and the Cleveland VA published results in Redox Biology
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Legacy in motion: Get to know four Black student leaders at CWRU
This February, the ÃÛÌÒAPP community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…
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Powering progress: Women driving science at CWRU
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.
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From loss to legacy: Gift supports SIDS research at CWRU
After the unexpected loss of their son, Luca, to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Tony and Laura Corsi of Mayfield Village, Ohio, were determined to help prevent other families from experiencing a similar tragedy. Through a trust they established, Love Luca, the couple began organizing…
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Researchers discover genetic link to Barrett’s esophagus offering new hope for esophageal cancer patients
Breakthrough study identifies genetic defect that weakens esophageal lining, making it vulnerable to acid damage
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New gut-brain discovery offers hope for treating ALS and dementia
Breakthrough study identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases
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Medical school applications surge in 2025, including at Case Western Reserve
The number of students applying to medical school across the country—and at ÃÛÌÒAPP School of Medicine—went up in 2025. The total number of medical school applicants rose 5.3% according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, while Case Western Reserve experienced a…
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Nine CWRU researchers named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List
Nine researchers at ÃÛÌÒAPP were recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list. Individuals named to this list demonstrate significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Researchers selected have also authored Highly Cited Papers, which…