Two medicine staff members earn university awards
June 20, 2024Exceptional staff members recognized for distinguished service and volunteerism ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø staff members play a pivotal role in the university’s success, contributing to every aspect of campus life. Our employees are the backbone of the university—their dedication to areas from administrative support to academic guidance to facilities…Remembering Dr. Nate Berger
June 18, 2024To our School of Medicine community, In the 41 years that Nathan Berger, MD, provided academic leadership at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and University Hospitals, he, arguably, had the greatest impact on medicine in Cleveland of anyone—creating, evolving, nurturing, advising and championing ideas, careers and organizations. Now, we are…Medical student to explore ethics in Europe
June 10, 2024For Tiffany Vaughan, there are many pathways for healing hearts. The rising fourth-year ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine student, who plans to specialize in cardiology, has the opportunity to bring contemporary meaning to the atrocities of Nazi Germany. Through a Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics…ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers develop new method of DNA testing—expanding scientific innovation
June 5, 2024New study finds ‘AMPLON’ method offers faster, more accurate pathogen identification, even in complex DNA sequences A team of researchers from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis.Retrospective study based on electronic health records finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs associated with reduction in incidence and recurrence of alcohol-use disorder by at least half
June 3, 2024A new study by researchers at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine reveals that the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are linked to reduced incidence and recurrence of alcohol abuse or dependence.Sally MacPhedran named Medical Director for Physician Assistant program
May 28, 2024On behalf of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Sally MacPhedran, MD as the new Medical Director for the Physician Assistant (PA) program.Medicine's Curtis and Qi earn John S. Diekhoff awards
May 17, 2024Four faculty members honored for their contributions to graduate teaching, mentoring Across disciplines at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, faculty members play critical roles in supporting graduate students as they prepare for the next stage of their academic and professional careers. Whether they provide enlightening advice or help a student…Medicine’s Ryan Arvidson a recipient of 2024 Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
May 16, 2024Ryan Arvidson named Wittke Award winner Each year, the university recognizes the outstanding contributions of faculty members with the Carl F. Wittke Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. This year, Ryan Arvidson, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, received the award for his exceptional impact in the classroom…Medicine's Drumm and Stamler named Distinguished University Professors
May 14, 2024School of Medicine faculty members earn title of Distinguished University Professor ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is home to outstanding faculty who are dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and mentorship, fostering an environment of academic growth and innovation for their students.Establishing the Center for AI Enabling Discovery in Disease Biology (AID2B)
April 26, 2024Artificial intelligence—how can it be leveraged to help understand the mysteries of disease and improve people’s health? Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning into our translational research efforts is one of the key interdisciplinary initiatives outlined in the School of Medicine’s strategic plan.PA students earn grant to fund health screenings in Latino community
April 23, 2024The School of Medicine has awarded its Flourishing Diversity Equity and Inclusion Wellness Grant to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Physician Assistant (PA) students Victoria Larranaga and Natalia Rangel, founders of the healthcare advocacy group PA SALUD (Physician Assistant Student Advocates for Latino and Underrepresented Diversity).New research from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø aims to block tumor growth in colorectal cancer patients
April 16, 2024School of Medicine awarded five-year, $1.84M grant from National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute Researchers at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s School of Medicine believe they have found information that could lead to developing new treatment options for people with metastatic colorectal cancer.New study shows effect of socio-economic factors—housing, food, neighborhood—to predict diabetic patients’ risk of heart failure
April 11, 2024A recent study by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø used national data from U.S. military veterans with diabetes to validate and modify a widely accepted model used to predict the risk of heart failure in diabetic patients. The model, called the WATCH-DM score, is used to predict the likelihood of heart failure in diabetes patients…Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain
March 26, 2024A team of researchers from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine has provided fresh insight into the dangers some common household chemicals pose to brain health. They suggest that chemicals found in a wide range of items, from furniture to hair products, may be linked to neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and…Ruben Stepanyan Awarded a Prestigious Research Grant from RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People)
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