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Patients in danger of bleeding out from trauma could be treated on site

Balancing the demands of athletics with the rigorous path toward a career in medicine is a uniquely challenging—and rewarding—experience. At Case Western Reserve University, a new student-led mentorship initiative is working to make that journey more supportive and sustainable for pre-med student…

In recognition of Arab American Heritage Month, which takes place annually in April, we’re celebrating the accomplishments and experiences of three Arab American members of the CWRU community. Discover more about their experiences at the university—and learn how their heritage has impacted their…

New endowment from Linda Leatherbury will honor the memory of her late husband and support PhD students conducting research at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals have welcomed Igho Ofotokun, MD, as the newly appointed chair of the Department of Medicine—a role he assumes during a moment of national recognition, having also been elected a 2025 fellow of the American Association for…

A. Bolu Ajiboye, PhD, the Allen H. and Constance T. Ford Professor in Biomedical Engineering, has been named chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME)—a uniquely interdisciplinary department that’s part of both Case School of Engineering and the School of Medicine.“I am truly honored…

Qian Sun, PhDAssistant Professor, Department of Neurosciences, School of MedicineArea of Focus: HippocampusEditor’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…

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is one of the best medical schools for research in the country, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings that were released on April 7. Named a Tier 1 Medical School for Research, the designation…

Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce

Donna Plecha, MD, chair of the Department of Radiology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, was named the 2026 Impact Award recipient at the National Consortium of Breast Centers’ 35th annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference in Cleveland. This award is in honor of her…