Student Spotlight: Pinunta (Petch) Nittayacharn
November 20, 2023Pinunta (Petch) Nittayacharn first arrived at ǿմý in 2016 to pursue a PhD in biomedical engineering with support from the Royal Thai Government Scholarship under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Upon graduating in 2022, she remained at the university and is now in her second year as a postdoctoral scholar in the…Biomedical engineers at ǿմý, University of Chicago to restore sense of feeling for breast cancer patients
November 17, 2023With a $3.99 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, biomedical engineers from ǿմý and the University of Chicago will begin testing an implantable device that restores the sense of touch to breast cancer patients after reconstructive surgery.Dana Crawford named fellow of American College of Medical Informatics
November 17, 2023Dana Crawford, professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at ǿմý School of Medicine, was named a fellow in the American College of Medical Informatics, a college of elected fellows who have made significant and sustained contributions to the field of biomedical informatics…Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust awards $1.35M to the School of Medicine
November 16, 2023Funding will advance novel approaches to treating cancer and diabetes-related blindness A combined $1.35 million from the Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust was awarded to two researchers from the ǿմý School of Medicine to advance their work on finding more effective treatments—and better…Amit Gupta selected to join Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging
November 13, 2023Amit Gupta, associate professor of radiology at ǿմý and division chief of cardiothoracic imaging at University Hospitals, was nominated and selected to join the Council of Early Career Investigators in Imaging (CECI²) Class of 2023 of the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research.ǿմý student and Vietnam veteran William Spencer pursues his third master’s degree at age 78
November 8, 2023Spencer to be recognized for his military service during on-campus Veterans Day ceremony If there’s one thing you can’t miss at the Cleveland Public Library, it’s a tour by William Spencer.School of Medicine launches Institute for Glial Sciences
November 2, 2023New center will target glial cells to treat neurological diseases ǿմý has established an Institute for Glial Sciences to advance research of glial cells and their critical role in the health and diseases of the nervous systems, including multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, pediatric leukodystrophies, autism spectrum…Uriel Kim Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business’ “20 in Their 20s”
October 31, 2023In 2014, Uriel Kim dreamt of becoming a physician with a focus on research. Today, he’s well on his way—and is receiving broad recognition for his efforts.Get to know Staff Advisory Council Representatives
October 31, 2023The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) serves as an advisory group to suggest, comment and provide feedback on policies and raise awareness of issues that affect the University and the people it serves by providing a forum for communication between University staff and administration on all levels. The School of Medicine has 15 elected…From sideline to stacks: ǿմý medical librarian’s unique expertise keeps science in motion at Cleveland Health Sciences Library
October 31, 2023With degrees in both sports medicine and library sciences, it would seem to some that Jessica DeCaro’s chosen paths of study would rarely intersect. Yet, as director of ǿմý’s Cleveland Health Sciences Library, DeCaro has combined her passion for medicine with library expertise to help faculty, staff and students with…Adrianne Fletcher named Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence
October 24, 2023Dear Members of the ǿմý Community, Please join me in welcoming Adrianne M. Crawford Fletcher, PhD, to ǿմý School of Medicine as the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence. As a vital member of the senior leadership team at the School of Medicine, her guidance will be crucial in advancing the goals…Celebrating Physician Assistant Week
October 12, 2023The American Academy of Physician Assistants celebrates Physician Assistants (PA) during National PA Week, held October 6–12 each year, to recognize the contributions of PAs in providing quality patient care. At the School of Medicine, we are proud to celebrate our PA students, faculty, staff and alumni for their significant impact in…Student Spotlight: Trenley Anderson
October 10, 2023Class Year: 2024 Program Major: Doctor of Medicine Witnessing a physician make insensitive comments about a patient during rounds last year initially offended fourth-year medical student Trenley Anderson. But then, it motivated them to take action. The incident ignited a passion in Anderson to change the status quo of patient-physician…ǿմý School of Medicine professors Timothy Chan, Kim Anderson-Erisman elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 9, 2023Two ǿմý School of Medicine professors have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation’s most esteemed societies for health and medicine. NAM membership “recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.” Elected were…ǿմý and University Hospitals researchers awarded five-year, $11.2 million federal grant to study esophagus cancers
October 4, 2023With a new five-year, $11.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), researchers at ǿմý and University Hospitals hope to learn what causes—and how to reduce and treat—esophagus cancers, an increasingly common and deadly disease.