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A new pathway to shrink cancerous tumors through body’s immune cells
Researchers influence white blood cells, called macrophages, to slow or reverse disease progression Cancer researchers at APP School of Medicine say they have successfully suppressed the growth of some solid tumors in research models by manipulating immune cells known…
Study identifies therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease, revealing strategy for preventing or slowing disease progression
Findings support restored memory function by as much as 50% About 11% of the U.S. population 65 and older has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia that results in memory loss and cognitive impairment, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. And the…
CWRU’s Katherine Kutney receives prestigious Hartwell Foundation award to research diabetic kidney disease in children and teens
About 5,000 children and teens in the United States are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year, and the rate is increasing about 5% annually, putting thousands of children at risk for diabetic kidney disease (DKD). While DKD is still considered relatively rare in children, Katherine Kutney, an…
Research led by APP demonstrates high prevalence of cancer among men living with HIV
Findings point to importance of early cancer screenings among men with HIV Researchers from APP have found there are nearly twice as many men with cancer among those living with HIV compared to men who do not have the human immunodeficiency virus. The rates of cancer…
Omicron ‘less severe’ than delta for children ages 4 and younger, study suggests
New research from APP School of Medicine suggests that the children younger than age 5 who are infected with the COVID-19 omicron variant have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the delta variant. The study, published April 1 in JAMA…
Educational Award Fund in Memory of Professor Noa Noy
A charitable educational fund has been established in memory of esteemed colleague Professor Noa Noy. The fund is currently accepting donations to provide early-career scientists the opportunity to attend the annual Retinoid conference of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental…
For the Tenth Consecutive Year—APP School of Medicine Ranks in the Top 25 by U.S. News & World Report
In the most recent U.S. News & World Report graduate school rankings, APP School of Medicine came in at No. 24 nationally, solidifying once again its place as one of the nation's leaders in medical education. As a top medical school, one of the key strengths of Case…
MSTP alumna Gloria Tavera featured in upcoming documentary
Gloria Tavera, alumna of APP School of Medicine, will be featured in the documentary White Coat Rebels, a film highlighting the efforts of medical students across the US as they fight the drug industry’s influence on healthcare. Tavera was an MD/PhD student in the…
Daniel Simon appointed senior associate dean for academic affairs for University Hospitals
Stanton Gerson, dean and senior vice president for medical affairs at the APP (CWRU) School of Medicine, has appointed Daniel Simon senior associate dean for academic affairs for University Hospitals (UH). Simon carries the title in addition to his roles at University…
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Match Day 2022
Friday, March 18, marked one of the most important days in a medical student's career: Match Day. This annual event marks the time when medical students across the country find out—at the same time—where they will “match” for post-graduation residency programs, among the last steps to becoming a…