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Our Mission: To illuminate the hidden role of glia in disease and unlock the era of glial medicines.

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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The agenda is live for the 2nd Annual Translational Glial Sciences Conference! #TGS2026 will convene leading glial scientists to showcase how glia impact disease and emerging therapeutic opportunities. Registration is free, but spaces are running out! case.edu/medicine/gli...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Glia of the Month: Enteric Glia This image shows duodenum tissue, with nuclei in blue and glia in green. The Scavuzzo Lab studies how enteric glia shape gut function and dysfunction. Image credit: Marissa Scavuzzo
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Congratulations to IGS Affiliate Faculty member Stanley Bazarek, MD, PhD, whose team received a 2026 CWRU–UH Collaborative Science Pilot Award. The project will explore stem cell-derived motor neurons + electrical stimulation as a new approach to nerve repair. case.edu/news/case-we...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Abstract submission for #TGS2026 is now closed! Thank you to everyone who submitted their research. We’re looking forward to an exciting day of glial science, discussion and collaboration on Oct. 7 at CWRU. Registration is open, but space is limited: case.edu/medicine/gli...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Final call for TGS 2026 abstracts! The submission deadline has been extended to August 31. Share your research and join the translational glial science community October 7 at Case Western Reserve University. Submit: case.edu/medicine/gli... #TGS2026 #Glia
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
New CNN coverage highlights research from our founder and director, Paul J. Tesar, PhD, examining how commonly used chemicals may affect oligodendrocytes and myelin. Read the CNN story: www.cnn.com/2026/08/07/h... Explore the 2024 study led by Erin Cohn, MD, PhD: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A lab mystery sparks concern over popular germ-killing chemicals | CNN
Chemicals used to kill germs in homes, schools, daycares and offices may carry hidden health risks science is just now beginning to understand.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
More time to submit! The #TGS2026 abstract deadline has been extended to August 21. Share your research, present a poster, and be considered for a short talk before a global community of glial scientists and pioneering speakers. Registration is free, but space is limited. case.edu/medicine/gli...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our TGS 2026 lineup is here: scientists at the forefront of glial sciences, joining us at Case Western Reserve University on October 7, with a keynote from Sally Temple. Abstracts for our poster session are due August 7, so don't miss out! case.edu/medicine/glialsciences/tgs2026 #TGS2026 #Glia
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We're grateful to CNBC Cures for featuring the Institute for Glial Sciences and highlighting how advances in glial research are opening new possibilities for treating neurological disease. Read the story: link.cnbc.com/public/46525...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
What role will glial cells play in the future of brain health? The Spring 2026 issue of CWRU Medicine Magazine features our founder & director, Paul J. Tesar, PhD, on the growing importance of glial cells in brain health. Read more: case.edu/news/school-... #Glia #Neuroscience
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School of Medicine researchers collaborate on work that could reverse course in neural conditions | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
At Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, researchers are advancing on a goal that once seemed unthinkable: reversing neurodegenerative d...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We’re delighted to welcome neuroscience pioneer Sally Temple of @neuralstemcells.bsky.social as our #TGS2026 keynote speaker! Register for free and submit your glia-focused abstract by August 7. Learn more: case.edu/medicine/gli...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Call for abstracts! We’re now accepting submissions for the 2026 Translational Glial Sciences (TGS) Conference. Submit your abstract to present a poster and be considered for a short talk. Registration is free. Abstracts close Aug. 7. bit.ly/4xKLYX5 #Glia #TGS2026
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
The world is starting to take notice of our own Kate Letai. We’re so proud to see Case Western Reserve University spotlight Kate’s work and her mentorship through Rise Up: Northeast Ohio. bit.ly/3SOuN6R
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Meet an aspiring physician-scientist who is turning curiosity into impact | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
Kate Letai never wanted to choose between helping patients and asking scientific questions. Growing up around medicine and research, she saw firsthand...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
We are delighted to open registration for the 2nd annual Translational Glial Sciences Conference on October 7 at Case Western Reserve University! Secure your free spot today: case.edu/medicine/gli... #TGS2026
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
On #WorldMSDay, we highlight oligodendrocytes, the only cells in the body capable of repairing myelin damaged in multiple sclerosis. Researchers in Paul Tesar’s lab at IGS are helping advance new remyelination strategies that could restore function for people living with MS.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to Jesse Zhan on receiving the 2026 Doctoral Excellence Award and Arthur F.W. Hughes Award from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Jesse’s work in the Tesar Lab reflects the originality, rigor, and impact these awards recognize.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Congratulations to our undergrad Akshaya Vadivel for receiving a competitive grant from the American Gastroenterological Association! amergastroassn.bsky.social bit.ly/4ddRzf4
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The AGA Research Foundation awards $2.9 million in digestive health research funding
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is proud to announce the selection of 84 recipients to receive $2.9 million in research funding through the annual AGA Research Founda...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Our Executive Director Raeka Aiyar is featured in Technology Networks on the importance of genetically diverse cell lines in disease modeling. bit.ly/4tG9jGT #PrecisionMedicine #iPSC#NationalMinorityHealthMonth
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Genetically Diverse Cell Lines Are Key to More Inclusive Disease Modeling
Mortality disparities among people of different genetic ancestries are increasing, highlighting the need for more diverse cell lines in research. In this article, Dr. Erika Moore and Dr. Raeka Aiyar s...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
At IGS, we believe every student deserves access to quality science education. Rise Up: Northeast Ohio is doing just that. Many of our members volunteer in their classrooms, and we’re proud to support their work. Follow them to see more 👇
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
To mark #WorldParkinsonsDay, we are proud to highlight work from our faculty Ben Clayton’s lab on reactive astrocytes in Parkinson’s disease, recently awarded a grant from the American Parkinson’s Disease Association to pursue strategies to block astrocyte neurotoxicity in PD. bit.ly/4c9NQQF
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Benjamin Clayton, PhD  | American Parkinson Disease Association
Investigator: Benjamin Clayton, PhD   Name of Institution: Case Western Reserve University – School of Medicine Project Title: Modulating Pathological Astrocytes to Promote Neuroprotection in PD Study...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
So proud to share that our founding director Paul Tesar has received the first eminent professorship in the history of Case Western Reserve University! We are grateful to the Pavey family for supporting this historic endowment that will enable vital work on glial science and glial medicines.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Congratulations to newest doctor, superstar Kate Letai! Her pioneering work on glia in GI diseases opened entirely new fields — and as her mentors @tesarlab.bsky.social and @marissascavuzzo.bsky.social put it today, she is the type of scientist who makes this field a better place. We are so proud! 🎉
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Did you know that over 90% of autism risk genes are expressed in the gut nervous system? Our faculty @marissascavuzzo.bsky.social is using ASD donor cells to rebuild the human intestine in a dish to understand why so many individuals with autism experience severe gut issues. #WorldAutismAwarenessDay
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are delighted to share that our founder and director Paul Tesar has been elected a 2025 AAAS Fellow: bit.ly/4teejCc This lifetime honor recognizes his work in translational #neuroscience, #glia, oligodendrocyte dysfunction, and regenerative therapies. Congratulations, Paul.
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Case Western Reserve University’s Paul Tesar earns prestigious election as 2025 AAAS Fellow | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Scien...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
We’re thrilled to celebrate #BrainAwarenessWeek. Highlighting underexplored brain research like #glia is core to our mission and we’re proud that our own Marissa Scavuzzo’s work on the enteric nervous system earned her a spot on @thetransmitter.bsky.social 2025 Rising Stars of #Neuroscience!
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We're excited to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress May 24-27, 2026! Check out a preview of what to expect. We hope to see you there! #WPC2026 #ParkinsonsDisease
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We are pleased to share that our own Ben Clayton has received a 2025 research grant from End Alexander Disease. His project will screen 10,000 drugs for candidates that suppress GFAP pathology and examine how mutant GFAP reshapes astrocyte biology in Alexander disease. bit.ly/40jPFUf
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Announcing the 2025 End AxD Grant Program Recipients — End Alexander Disease
End AxD is proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2025 End AxD Grant Program. Following a review of 24 applications from around the world, the End AxD Scientific Advisory Committee has reco...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We’re proud to share that Tyler Miller has received a Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award supporting his work in glioblastoma research. The $750,000 award will help drive new strategies to tackle immunosuppression in brain tumors. Details: bit.ly/4aZwkg6 #Glia #BrainCancerResearch
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Case Western Reserve University faculty member receives Sontag Foundation Distinguished Scientist Award to advance glioblastoma research | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University physician-scientist Tyler Miller, MD, PhD (GRS ’16, pathology; MED ’18), has been recognized for his brain cancer...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We are proud to join the 7th #RareDiseaseDay Cleveland event on Feb 25 hosted by CWRU SOM, Cleveland Clinic, UH’s Harrington Discovery Institute, MetroHealth, and NORD. @marissascavuzzo.bsky.social will present on glia in rare diseases. Join us virtually or in person: bit.ly/3MtTFhL
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Excited to welcome Bruce Trapp of Cleveland Clinic (tag) as our plenary speaker for next week’s #TGS2025 conference! . A global leader in #Glia research, his work has redefined how we study and treat neurodegeneration in #MultipleSclerosis. #TGS2025 🧠 Info & free registration: bit.ly/4qEf1bs
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The 2025 Translational Glial Sciences Conference agenda is live! 🧠 Nov 4 | 12–6 PM | CWRU Campus, Cleveland Join leading scientists exploring glia in disease & therapy. Free registration — space is limited: bit.ly/4qEf1bs #Glia #TGS2025 #IGS
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Keynote alert! Lorenz Studer, MD (MSKCC), will speak at #TGS2025 on Nov 4 at the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion, Health Ed Campus of CWRU & Cleveland Clinic. 🔗 Learn more and register for free: case.edu/medicine/gli...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
🧠 The first Translational Glial Sciences Conference is happening Nov 4 at CWRU. Discover cutting-edge glial research and therapeutic innovation. 🔗 Learn more + register: case.edu/medicine/gli... #glialscience #neuro #TGS2025 #CWRU #IGS
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Dr. Ty Miller is pushing the boundaries of brain tumor immunotherapy at CWRU + UH. His lab explores how to reprogram immune cells into cancer-fighting allies. Proud to have him as an IGS Affiliate. Learn more: tymillerlab.org
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Congrats to Rania Ziar, PhD student in the Tesar Lab, named a 2025 HHMI Gilliam Fellow! With support from her advisor, Paul Tesar, Rania was recognized for advancing inclusive excellence in science at CWRU. 🔗 bit.ly/4g0AyWQ
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Medicine’s Rania Ziar and Paul Tesar named to HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program’s 2025 cohort | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
CWRU has now featured the latest research from the Tesar Lab at IGS in the university’s Newsroom. The article highlights how a newly identified molecular “brake” could help treat MS by promoting brain cell maturation. 🔗 Read more: case.edu/news/molecul... #Neuroscience #MultipleSclerosis #IGS #CWRU
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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
New work from the Tesar Lab @ IGS identifies a molecular “brake” on brain cell maturation—offering a path to repair in MS. 📰 News: www.eurekalert.org/news-release... 📄 Paper: www.cell.com/cell/abstrac... #Neuroscience #GlialScience #MultipleSclerosis #IGS #CWRU
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Molecular ‘brake’ in brain development could hold key to treating multiple sclerosis
A team of scientists led by the Institute for Glial Sciences (IGS) at Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine has discovered a built-in “brake” that controls when key br...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Thrilled to share that Dr. Marissa Scavuzzo, IGS faculty at CWRU, has been awarded a 2024 Hartwell Award. Her innovative work explores how glial cells in the gut may influence autism—using stem cell–based “mini-guts” to reveal new insights. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/46M8uUA
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Case Western Reserve University researcher earns prestigious Individual Biomedical Research Award from The Hartwell Foundation to explore gut-brain link in autism
Up to 70% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience chronic digestive issues—and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine’s Marissa Scavuzzo wants to not only understand why...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
IGS grad student Ying Xiong has been awarded an NIH F31 fellowship! His research explores how inflammation impacts oligodendrocyte development—glial cells that are essential in understanding neurodegenerative diseases. #GlialScience #Neuroscience #NIH #F31
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Meet Kat, our Computational Biology Manager at IGS. From IT to bioinformatics, she’s advanced stem cell work at Gladstone and now drives glial research at CWRU. Vital to our genomic data & lab ops. Off the clock: gardening, stargazing, painting. #GlialScience #Bioinformatics
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
June is #BrainAwarenessMonth—and June 21 was #GlobalALSAwarenessDay. At IGS @ CWRU, Dr. Ben Clayton’s lab is reprogramming astrocytes to fight ALS, Alzheimer’s & more. Read more in The Daily: bit.ly/43XBarT #GlialScience #Neuroscience #CWRU
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Meet a researcher unraveling the mysteries of brain cells to combat neurological diseases
Benjamin Clayton Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, School of MedicineFaculty member of the Institute for Glial Sciences Area of Focus: Glial Cells Research  Ben Clayton ...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
On #WorldMSDay, we at IGS highlight a story from @CaseDaily featuring research from IGS and its collaborators on the role of glial cells in multiple sclerosis. 🧠 Read it here: thedaily.case.edu/human-stem-c... #MSAwareness #IGS #Neuroscience
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Human stem cell models point to glia as key players in multiple sclerosis
Largest collection of patient stem cell models of multiple sclerosis to date uncovers novel disease insights and opens the door for new treatments A team of scientists from The New York Stem Cell Foun...
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
🎓 Huge congrats to the IGS Spring 2025 grads: Bruce Armstrong, Kristin Lee, Arul Mehta, Jeyashri Rameshbabu, Naya Alsouss & Dr. Will Wulftange! Your passion for glial science is the future. 📸 #IGS #Graduation2025 #Neuroscience
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A huge congratulations to Will on his successful Ph.D. defense! 🎓 His dissertation on microengineered systems for hematological precision therapies explores how immune cells interact with CNS glia—vital work in precision medicine. We’re proud of you, Will! #PhDDefense #GlialScience
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
🚨 New Grant for Brain Organoid Research 🚨 The PMD Foundation is funding brain organoid research at CWRU, led by Dr. Paul Tesar (IGS Director) & Dr. Mayur Madhavan to study PMD & leukodystrophies. 🔗 Read more: www.pmdfoundation.org/blog/2025-gr... #GlialScience #PMD #BrainOrganoids #Neuroscience
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2025 Grant Announcement — PMD Foundation
The PMD Foundation is excited to share a new grant that will support brain organoid research at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, led by Dr. Paul Tesar and Dr. Mayur Madhavan.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Spotlight: Ben Clayton earned his biology degree at Utah and his PhD at UChicago, studying glial cell injury. He developed a screening platform for astrocyte pathology at CWRU. He received a Career Transition Award from the National MS Society and is now an Assistant Professor at CWRU & part of IGS
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
IGS graduate student Ying presented his research at CWRU, examining how inflammation affects oligodendrocytes—work that could help advance MS therapies. These presentations give students valuable experience and spark insightful discussions. Well done, Ying! #Neuroscience #MSResearch #CWRU
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Staff Spotlight: Meet Nicole Datko, our Research Ops Manager! She joined IGS last August with a decade of Cleveland biotech experience and a Biotech degree from Kent State. Outside work, Nicole loves hiking, concerts, and her dog, Bucky.
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Welcome back, Students! 🎓✨ This year at the Institute for Glial Sciences, we’re diving into new discoveries, building connections, and advancing glial cell research. Your work drives the future of neuroscience—let’s make it a year to remember! #ScienceForward
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The Institute for Glial Sciences @glialsciences.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
✨ Happy Holidays from the Institute for Glial Sciences! 🧠❄️ We loved celebrating the season with our amazing members and their families. 💙 Laughter, good food, and community made it a perfect way to close the year. Here’s to science, discovery, and togetherness!
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