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New research from ϳԹ aims to block tumor growth in colorectal cancer patients
School of Medicine awarded five-year, $1.84M grant from National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute Researchers at ϳԹ’s School of Medicine believe they have found information that could lead to developing new treatment options for people with metastatic co...
New study shows effect of socio-economic factors—housing, food, neighborhood—to predict diabetic patients’ risk of heart failure
A recent study by ϳԹ 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 he...
Research shows chemicals in countless household items harm specialized cells in the brain
A team of researchers from ϳԹ 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 d...
Watch: Medical Students Celebrate Match Day 2024
Moments before noon on Friday, March 15, 204 soon-to-be-graduating medical students from ϳԹ School of Medicine initiated the countdown: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Then, the anticipated moment arrived, marking a pivotal milestone in their paths to becoming physicians. At that time, ...
ϳԹ researchers report rise in global fungal drug-resistant infections
Researchers issue call to action to address and prevent growing problem A global wave of infections caused by fungi growing drug-resistant has the medical community issuing precautions on how to protect yourself. Skin contact with microorganisms found in soil or on hard surfaces, such as common sh...
ϳԹ medical students gain confidence ahead of residency with simulation-based course
Medical school graduation and the beginning of residency mark significant milestones in which dreams become reality, and high achievement and sacrifice often result in celebrations and rewards. But earning the title of “doctor” also can be unnerving. Imposter syndrome can take hold of even the best...
Department of Nutrition faculty explain the roles registered dietitians play in promoting health and managing disease
In recognition of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, March 13, and National Nutrition Month, we are highlighting the important role these professionals play as key members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams. Registered dietitian nutritionists are often viewed as the “food police.” But that’...
Tae Hun Kim Receives Prestigious Mallinckrodt Grant
Tae Hun Kim, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Mallinckrodt grant for his research proposal—“Understanding the Recognition and Repair of DNA Single-Strand Breaks in the Nucleosome.” This annual award, sponsored by the Mallinck...
ϳԹ medical students create curricula and present at conference
Second-year School of Medicine students Emily Guo and Emily Peng discovered unmet healthcare needs in Cleveland’s AsiaTown community and created curricula to address them. The two will showcase insights gained from their “Healthcare in AsiaTown” elective at the Asian Pacific American Medical Student...
ϳԹ Board of Trustees names renowned infectious disease expert, School of Medicine alumna its next chair
Vice Chair Julie Gerberding (WRC '77, MED '81), first woman director of the CDC, to become chair in June 2025 At its most recent meeting, ϳԹ’s Board of Trustees elected a longtime member and history-making leader as its next chair. Julie Gerberding, MD (WRC ’77, MED ’8...