Case Western Reserve Receives $5M
from Third Frontier Commission for the
Center For Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
The Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM), comprised of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Athersys, Inc., has received $5 million from Ohio's Third Frontier Commission under the Research Commercialization Program. The funding will help support new and innovative stem cell technologies including two commercial, four emerging and three pilot projects. This funding will be matched by each of the projects to create a $10 million grant benefiting stem cell and regenerative medicine in Ohio.
"This funding provides CSCRM the support it needs to continue to aggressively move new technologies from academic labs towards commercial development," said Stan Gerson, director of the Center for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine.
The continued research efforts will result in efficient clinical applications and commercialization of stem cells to benefit patients throughout Ohio. Read more.
U.S. Supreme Court Cites Law Professor's Work
In the recent Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts ruling, the United States Supreme Court recently cited Paul Giannelli's work. He is a professor of law.
This is the seventh time his work has been cited by the Court. Both the majority and the dissent cited his text, Scientific Evidence. Read more.
Campus News
The university's book club is currently reading The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. Those interested in discussing the book are invited to attend the group's next meeting from noon to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, in Crawford Hall 720. Contact Susan Benedict for details.
The summer barbecue season continues Wednesday, July 1, with an All American Barbecue theme and music by Megan Slankard. There will be different menus and musical styles from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Crawford Deck every Wednesday through July 8. The events are open to the public. Each barbecue event costs $7.75 per person, and includes a full menu, beverage and dessert, as well as a front row seat to the entertainment. CaseCharge, CaseCash and cash accepted. Go online for more information.
For Faculty and Staff
The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) reminds researchers about the July 1 quarterly competition for small pilot funding of up to $10,000 to support activities provided by any of the CTSC Core facilities. The program is being supported by Case Western Reserve, University Hospitals of Cleveland and MetroHealth Medical Center, and investigators whose primary appointments are based at these sites are eligible. Investigators at the Cleveland Clinic have access to internal pilot funds for clinical and translational research through the RPC Program. Additional details are available online.
The Department of Human Resources, in collaboration with TIAA-CREF, is offering an onsite Investor Education Series. All interested staff and faculty are eligible to attend. Whether you currently have investments with TIAA-CREF, another investment firm or no firm at all, this series of workshops will prove timely and informative. The next session, "How Am I Doing?: Understanding and Achieving Your Long-Term Financial Goals," will meet from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, in Crawford Hall 209. Go online to register and learn more about the series.
For Students
The Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable will present a summer fiesta from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at the Village at 115 courtyard between Houses 1-3 (rain location: House 2 Great room). The event is open to all women undergraduates on campus.
Events
Joseph C. LaManna, professor of physiology and biophysics, neurology and neurosciences, announces that the Annual Meeting of the International Society on Oxygen Transport to Tissue (ISOTT) will be held for the first time in Cleveland July 5-9. ISOTT is an interdisciplinary society featuring international members. LaManna is the organization's president. The annual meeting brings together scientists, engineers, clinicians, and mathematicians in a unique forum for the exchange of information and knowledge, the updating of participants on latest developments and techniques, and the discussion of controversial issues within the field of oxygen transport to tissue. The featured presenter will be Jay Dean on "Oxygen and the World War II Aviator." Go online for additional details or to register.
The views and opinions of those invited to speak on campus do not necessarily reflect the views of the university administration or any other segment of the university community.
