Campus News

June 19, 2003

State to fund stem cell research

Gov. Bob Taft visited Northeast Ohio to present $19.4 million to The Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, a consortium of CWRU, The Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals of Cleveland and other research partners.

Dinner is served

Kenneth F. Ledford, Don Kamalsky and Casey Medley chat inside the Silver Spartan. The new diner will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays during summer.

CWRU to lead neurostimulation, neuromodulation partners

CWRU will head a partnership of the world's leading centers of research dedicated to the commercialization of neurostimulation technologies that address critical neurological disorders.

Two graduating seniors win Fulbright scholarships:

Gondree to study number theory, cryptography in Russia

Schenkel to teach, learn about political system in Germany

Supplier diversity efforts earn honors for early success

With more than $2 million in contracts awarded in less than a year to minority- and women-owned business enterprises, CWRU and its Supplier Diversity Initiative Council have been honored with one local and two state awards.

Ladies and gentlemen, start your scissors

University leaders and special guests officially open the Research Tower addition to the Harland G. Wood Building with a snip of giant scissors.

University to help build high tech MRI

Scientists at CWRU in collaboration with experts at the Ohio State University Medical School and Philips Medical Systems are poised to lead the worldwide revolution in high-tech medical imaging.

CWRU honors staff service

Madelyn Miller, John Tizzano and Dorothy Pijan, who is being honored posthumously, have been named winners of the 2003 President's Award for Distinguished Service.

Benefits of glucose control in diabetes extend to heart

Strict glucose control in type 1 diabetes reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, a benefit that persists for years, according to a recent CWRU study.

In support of service

Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell and CWRU President Edward M. Hundert testify before the Corporation for National and Community Service.

AD study finds signs of lethal cell division in mice

CWRU researchers have discovered signs of lethal cell division in mouse models for Alzheimer's Disease (AD), findings that offer clues as to why AD mice may not exhibit neuron death as seen in humans.

Spartan baseball player drafted

Spartan third baseman Eric Macha from Export, Pa., has become the first baseball player in CWRU history to be drafted in the Major League Baseball draft.

Undiagnosed sleep problem linked to behavior, learning problems in youth

Researchers at the CWRU School of Medicine and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital have discovered a surprisingly large number of youth with a serious sleep-related breathing disorder.

Warm welcome

Tony Kinslow joins CWRU as vice president for human resources; Christopher Munoz has been appointed vice provost for enrollment effective; and Hossein Sadid, is chief financial and administrative officer.

Trustees approve bold budget based on vision

The CWRU Board of Trustees has approved a bold budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 that allocates funds to achieve strategic, vision-based objectives.

Board elects new member

Women's center is movin' up

Last month the Center for Women moved out of the first-floor office in Bellflower Hall into a newly renovated space on the third floor of Thwing Center.

University to license imaging technology

CWRU has completed a technology license agreement with Interventional Imaging Inc., an early-stage medical device company developing technology to prevent heart attacks.

Three more CWRU medical students to attend meeting of Nobelists

Three more doctoral candidates in biomedical engineering will attend the prestigious 53rd Annual Meeting of the Nobel Laureates.

CWRU team to create solid oxide fuel system

The Case Advanced Power Institute at CWRU is part of a team jointly creating a solid oxide fuel system that operates on distillate fuels—including diesel fuel or jet fuel—by 2004.