Ignite Magazine (Spring 2026)
A letter from the president Leading Innovation
At NEOMED, we have leaned heavily into innovation and continue to invest our financial and intellectual resources in that area. Innovation enables us to create transformational leaders and improve health more effectively and efficiently.
FEATURE Leading Innovation in Data Science and AI
NEOMED is expanding training in data science and artificial intelligence for health professionals.
Stories of Innovation
NEOMED launches health innovation hub in Cleveland
NEOMED’s space at the Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center will serve as a regional engine for translating discovery into real-world health impact.
NEOvations Bench to Bedside
The sixth annual NEOvations Bench to Bedside competition included 37 teams showcasing medical devices or technology.
IDEATOR
This year’s event featured two days of immersive collaboration centered on one of the region’s most pressing and complex challenges: environmental health.
Conversations with NEOMED A conversation with Dr. James Keszenheimer
The University’s Chief Marketing Officer Tonya Strong-Charles interviews James Keszenheimer, Ph.D., who guides the Timken Foundation Medical Design Innovation Center (MEDIC) at NEOMED.
Research: Can we slow the aging of blood vessels?
Heart disease accounts for approximately one-third of all deaths each year in the U.S. and around the world. NEOMED researcher Priya Raman, Ph.D., is searching for ways to reduce that number.
Donor Spotlight A Lasting and Loving Tribute
The handsomely designed plaque near the entrance to the Bitonte College of Dentistry reads “The Darrell L. and Ronna J. McNair Dean’s Suite.” It doesn’t take up much room on the wall. Yet it represents a huge milestone.
Stories of Leadership
A prescription for success
Since opening their first store in 2022, alumni Jacob Sweet, Pharm.D. (’22), and Daniel Jones, Pharm.D. (’14), have expanded Elite Pharmacy to five locations around Northeast Ohio.
The making of a physician-scientist: A dual-degree journey
As she completes her Ph.D. and continues her education in the NEOMED College of Medicine, Trinity Kronk reflected on leadership and the lessons learned along the way.
Building something bigger than dentistry
A group of highly motivated students from the Bitonte College of Dentistry founded NEOMED’s first student group for dental students: a chapter of the American Student Dental Association.
Class Notes The 2026 Alumni Awards
The extraordinary achievements and impact of NEOMED graduates and community members were celebrated during the 2026 Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony in April.
