
School of Medicine
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø School of Medicine’s Akua Abrah earns Fulbright award to combat a common cause of infant mortality in Ghana
It only took an instant for all of Akua Abrah’s career ideas to shift. Peering into the eyes of an infant at an orphanage in Ghana, she tossed aside her aspirations of becoming a veterinarian—inspired by repeated viewings of Eddie Murphy’s Dr. Doolittle. Though she had yet to hear the word …
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May 28, 2025
To enable the installation of new windows on the fourth floor of the Robbins Building, select areas of the Health Sciences Campus building podium are closed to pedestrian traffic.
Work on the north elevation began May 19, and construction continues on the west and south elevations. All work will b...

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May 27, 2025
Congratulations to Susan Reichert who begins her new position as director of faculty affairs for the School of Medicine on June 2. Since her arrival at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in 2010, Reichert has made a significant impact, initially serving as executive aide to then School of Medicine Dean Pamela Dav...

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May 23, 2025
Community engagement is at the heart of the new MidTown Collaboration Center. Fittingly, the May 16 grand opening brought together hundreds of neighbors, partners, and state and city leaders for a community block party. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Preside...

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May 23, 2025
Tyler E. Miller, assistant professor of pathology at the School of Medicine and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a study on immune mechanisms behind tumor resistance to immunology. The research team’s results were recently published in Nature.
The research uncovered how certain immune cell...

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May 21, 2025
Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of Medicine
Faculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences
Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research
Ben Clayton is transforming our understanding of brain health by researching astrocytes—often-overlooked brain cells that pla...

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May 16, 2025
Of the many factors that shape an undergraduate student’s time on campus, the classroom experience often tops the list. At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, faculty members are vital to shaping students’ futures by inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking and creating a supportive learning en...

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May 16, 2025
As undergraduate students navigate their academic journeys, many come to find mentors who are crucial to providing the guidance, support and encouragement they need for success. These relationships enrich the student experience, not only contributing to higher retention rates but nurturing overall ...

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May 14, 2025
For some, running in races is about chasing a personal best. For others, it’s a way to reset, stay grounded or simply accomplish a set goal. For four members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø community, this weekend’s Cleveland Marathon represents more than a race—it’s a reflection of disciplin...

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May 09, 2025
At ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, faculty fuel discovery, inspire students and advance knowledge across disciplines. Through their teaching, research and mentorship, they shape not only their fields but also the next generation of scholars and innovators.
Each year, the university recognizes sele...

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May 09, 2025
Shiv S. Verma, a research associate in the Department of Urology, was recently awarded the American Association for Cancer Research Scholar-in-Training Award for his research on a plasma-based microRNA biomarker panel for prostate cancer diagnosis. Verma’s award is sponsored by Stan Divorskyi and Na...