UH Research & Education Institute

02/10/2025

MR fingerprinting, developed right here at University Hospitals, is transforming care around the world. Donna Plecha, MD, shares how this breakthrough is helping predict chemotherapy response for patients with breast, brain, prostate, lung, and kidney cancers and shaping the future of imaging.

Learn more about how we are committed to upholding research excellence here or at the link our bio: https://tinyurl.com/37f6e5m5

18/09/2025

Restoring movement. Rewiring hope. Drs. Jennifer Sweet & Stanley Bazarek share how UH researchers are using brain and nerve interfaces to reanimate paralyzed limbs and advance care for movement and psychiatric disorders. Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/yee2c33f

11/09/2025

The Department of Radiation Oncology at UH Seidman Cancer Center is driving progress across cancer research. From basic and translational science to AI-powered biomarkers, clinical trials, patient navigation, and new radiation technologies, we are committed to improving care and outcomes. Click the link in our bio or here to learn more about how this research is improving care: https://tinyurl.com/d3p6nr58

08/09/2025

As NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration prepares for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond, astronauts face challenges like communication delays and limited access to Earth-based medical care. To address this, NASA Glenn Research Center is testing portable handheld X-ray systems.

University Hospitals and Cuyahoga Community College is collaborating with NASA Glenn to compare these compact X-ray systems against hospital-grade equipment.

Read how work is bringing together scientists, engineers, and clinicians to keep our astronauts safe as they explore space, farther than they ever have before at the link in our bio or here: https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/glenn/nasa-glenn-tests-mini-x-ray-technology-to-advance-space-health-care/

03/09/2025

University Hospitals is looking for adults with HS or acne inversa to participate in a research study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a new investigational treatment. Learn more about this study and eligibility visit https://bit.ly/3VCvLkN

21/08/2025

From India to the U.S. and U.K., Dr. Varun Sundaram’s journey has shaped his innovative research in global heart failure care. In our latest Science@UH podcast, he shares how international experiences, clinical trials, and new therapies are transforming treatment and improving outcomes for patients. Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/mwsxz6zu

21/08/2025

NEOMED VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action is a monthly health leadership series in collaboration with University Hospitals. Register for our Sept. 4, 2025, event with guest Amol Soin, MD, entrepreneur and interventional pain management physician with Ohio Pain Clinic. CME credits are available. Register at https://www.neomed.edu/vitals or at the link in our bio

20/08/2025

Celebrating Community, One Backpack at a Time!

On July 27th, 2025, the ACHIEVE GREATER team joined East Cleveland’s back-to-school event, providing blood pressure screenings for 11 individuals and sharing how our study is addressing health disparities across the region.
Over 3,000 backpacks were given away, along with coats, food, clothing, raffle prizes, and more, creating a fun, festive day for all. Community leaders, first responders, and local radio personalities joined the celebration, highlighting the power of collective impact.

Small steps like this drive long-term change. Learn more about how we’re making a difference:

Multi-Institutional Effort to Improve the Life Expectancy of High-Risk Individuals

20/08/2025

On August 7th, the ACHIEVE GREATER team partnered with the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) at the Senior Jamboree to connect with residents and provide preventive health services.

We completed A1C and blood pressure screenings for over 40 individuals, while also educating attendees about our study and the importance of early detection in preventing chronic disease.

Events like the Senior Jamboree highlight how health equity begins with access, meeting people where they are, listening to their needs, and ensuring every community has the tools to achieve better health.

Learn more about our mission: bit.ly/4dTrPo8

14/08/2025

We’re excited to announce a transformative gift from Penni and Steve Weinberg to support the further Iris S. And Bert L Wolstein Center

This center will serve as a hub for collaboration and collections within and beyond UH.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more!

22/07/2025

University Hospitals is looking for adults with prurigo nodularis to participate in a research study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a new investigational treatment. Learn more about this study and eligibility at https://bit.ly/40so5Vl

22/07/2025

Building a healthier future, one screening at a time. On July 10th, 2025, the ACHIEVE GREATER Study team at University Hospitals joined the Community Health Block Party at UH Otis Moss Health Center to provide blood pressure screenings and share information about our mission. Attendees engaged with our team and learned how ACHIEVE GREATER is addressing health disparities and advancing equity in the Great Lakes region.

Small steps today lead to greater health tomorrow. Learn more about how we’re making an impact: bit.ly/4dTrPo8