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GelSana Therapeutics aims to launch of Cleragel for clinical human for chronic wound care in 2025

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering Member, Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Area of Focus: Developing advanced materials and processes to separate f-elements (lanthanides and actinides) with applications…

With summer internships in full swing—and fall career fairs just weeks away—Case Â鶹ӳ»­ students are introducing themselves to supervisors, mentors and recruiters at lightning speed. That’s where a tight, well‑told elevator pitch comes in handy: a 30‑second story that sparks…

Dr. Melissa Krebs (Ph.D. '10), founder and CEO of GelSana Therapeutics, is driving transformative innovation in the $78 billion wound care market. Her company, based in Aurora, Colorado, is developing novel hydrogel materials that promote faster healing for chronic wounds by reducing inflammation…

Degrees completed: MD, BA Degree programs at CWRU: Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2025 Meet Zain Khawaja, a dedicated medical student at CWRU with a passion for venture capital, public policy, and building community. Since joining the CWRU Alumni Venture Fund in 2021, Zain has been an integral part…

When Nyasha Machote walked across the stage in May 2025, he carried more than just a diploma—he carried the momentum of a startup poised to disrupt the healthcare access space. His journey into entrepreneurship began with an internship at LaunchNET, a TED Talk, and an inspiring community of student…

Artur Grabowski (CWR '07) is the founder of Extendify, a company focused on simplifying website creation within the WordPress ecosystem. He transitioned into the WordPress space after gaining valuable experience at Adobe and Automattic. Artur's entrepreneurial journey with Extendify has provided…

Recently, we had the opportunity to talk with Mark Gorski (LAW ‘07), who is the co-founder and CEO of Sports Data Labs (SDL) as well as an adjunct professor at the CWRU School of Law. Mark’s longstanding interest in sports and experiences as a college athlete led him to pursuing a path in sports…

Major: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Minor: Entrepreneurship Graduating: December 2025 Meet CWRU Alumni Venture Fund Fellow Amos Langsner, a mechanical engineering student at CWRU who’s passionate Â鶹ӳ»­ innovation, design, and real-world problem solving. Amos works as a research engineer in a…

On April 8, the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship hosted the 2025 Morgenthaler-Pavey Startup Competition at Sears think[box]. The competition challenged participants to share ideas across four areas: an idea track, research track, social impact track, and venture track. Krupa Venkatesan and…