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Researcher João Maia addresses global plastics problems by engineering smarter, more sustainable materials
João Maia, PhD Professor, Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case School of Engineering Director, Center for Advanced Polymer Processing, Case School of Engineering Area of Focus: Polymer engineering and Rheology From medical devices to the packaging that keeps food…
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Inside an audiology lab, where Lauren Calandruccio investigates multilingual hearing behavior in noisy environments
Editor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications department. She is a fourth-year student majoring in communication sciences. While working as a clinical audiologist, Lauren Calandruccio realized how many unknowns remain in…
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Stephanie Langel’s immunology research aims to protect moms and babies from viral infections
Stephanie Langel, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine Member, Center for Global Health and Diseases, School of Medicine Area of Focus: infectious diseases; immune system response to viruses—particularly in moms and babies Stephanie Langel, PhD, never…
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Share your 2025 research breakthroughs
Have you—or someone in your lab, department or program—made a research breakthrough this year? Whether it’s a major publication, innovative project, new discovery or impactful collaboration, we want to highlight the remarkable work happening at Case Âé¶¹Ó³»­. If you’re…
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Setting the bar: CWRU leads the way in AI education for future lawyers
School of Law recognized for innovative use of AI in curriculum
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Restoring balance: Why one researcher has turned to the mouth as a window to immune health
Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has long been intrigued by the immune system. Now, her research is changing how we think Âé¶¹Ó³»­ HIV, bacteria and immune balance in oral microbiomes.
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Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative advances community health at two major Northeast Ohio events
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly participated in two community health events this fall: the first inaugural University Hospitals Cutler Men’s Full Life Summit on Sept. 21, at the Huntington Convention Center, and the Caring for the Caregiver Expo…
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Bridging clinical practice, research and policy work, Siobhan Aaron strives for solutions to support patients and caregivers
Siobhan Aaron Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Area of Focus: End-of-life decision-making, caregivers of patients with chronic illness As an inpatient palliative care nurse practitioner, Siobhan Aaron—assistant professor at Case Âé¶¹Ó³»­â€™s…
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With corporate-sponsored research, Chris Wirth builds win-win collaborations with industry partners
Have you ever thought Âé¶¹Ó³»­ the science behind the consistency of your shampoo? Or the intricate differences between the paints on your car and your walls? What Âé¶¹Ó³»­ the coatings on your phone or inside food packaging? Chris Wirth has—a lot. He's dedicated his research career to complex…
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Building Bridges in Translational Research: Highlights from the Advancing Frontiers Symposium
On Sept. 25, the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio hosted the Advancing Frontiers in the Science of Reproduction symposium at the MidTown Collaboration Center. The day-long event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Global Health and Disease…