UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health launch UW Clinical Trials Institute

05/24/2023

UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are announcing the formation of the University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute to advance health care innovations via clinical trials at UW–Madison.

2023 graduates embrace the challenge of advancing health and health equity

05/16/2023

Members of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s class of 2023 followed a myriad of paths to the university to pursue their degrees under one unifying vision: to advance health and health equity. Poised for their next career steps in...

Survey highlights changes in Wisconsinites’ alcohol consumption during COVID-19 pandemic

05/04/2023

A new survey from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health details which populations experienced the greatest change in alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that higher-earning younger adults increased drinking...

UW Native American Center for Health Professions receives funding to expand recruitment of indigenous students into health professions

04/27/2023

A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health center will be expanding its effort to recruit more American Indian/Alaska Native people into health professions.

Ed Chapman’s tenacious approach to the 'most important' problems in biology

04/25/2023

No matter how obscure his latest study of fundamental nervous processes might seem, Ed Chapman, PhD, will try to ease people’s minds.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health accepting applicants for grants to improve maternal and child health

04/24/2023

Nonprofit health organizations in Wisconsin seeking to improve the health outcomes of mothers and their infants during the prenatal and postpartum periods have until May 30 to apply for funding from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine a...

Elizabeth Quinlan chosen as new chair of Department of Neuroscience

04/19/2023

Elizabeth Quinlan, PhD, an accomplished research scientist and strategic leader, will be the next chair of the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

UW study details how HPV may promote head and neck cancer

04/12/2023

Cancer researchers have long known that the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of head and neck cancer, and now a study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health sheds light on how HPV tu...

UW Population Health Institute helps bolster community health worker workforce with CDC grant

04/06/2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers like Hmongshee Khang were on the front lines focusing on an equitable response to reducing the disease’s spread.

Federal agency uses UW–Madison Neighborhood Atlas research to shape national health policy

03/30/2023

A data tool developed by UW–Madison researchers showing health-relevant metrics for every neighborhood in the United States is guiding a national model to help Medicare beneficiaries from under-resourced communities access health care more effecti...

New rankings show healthiest and least healthy counties in Wisconsin

03/29/2023

Ozaukee County ranks the healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings & Roadmaps data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Wisconsin Partnership Program accepting applicants for Community Impact Grant Program

03/27/2023

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has released its 2023 Community Impact Grant Program Request for Partnerships. The Community Impact Grant Program supports community partnership initiatives that...

Match Day 2023 brings excitement

03/20/2023

Excitement, nerves and anticipation often accompany travel plans — so the student-selected theme of “Where to Next?” was the perfect complement to Match Day at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health on Friday, March 17, the day me...

New Osher Center for Integrative Health launches at UW–Madison

03/02/2023

After more than a year of planning and development, the University of Wisconsin Integrative Health program officially opened the Osher Center for Integrative Health at University of Wisconsin‒Madison.

UW–Madison health professions schools partnership in continuing education earns reaccreditation with commendation

02/14/2023

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP), which offers continuing education for practicing healthcare providers throughout their careers, earned special recognition during its recent reaccredita...

Lupus much more likely to cause cardiovascular problems in Black patients

02/09/2023

A population-based study of the autoimmune disease lupus in Black patients shows that the risk of cardiovascular disease is strikingly high in young patients –19 times higher than in non-Blacks in the first 12 years after diagnosis – and may be pr...

UW study focuses on Alzheimer’s disease treatment and prevention in Black adults

02/02/2023

As the first of a new generation of Alzheimer’s disease drugs hit the market, some researchers are troubled by the lack of clinical data available on the effectiveness of these drugs in Black people.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Recognized as Outstanding Community Partner by Marshfield Clinic Health System

01/26/2023

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was recently recognized by Marshfield Clinic Health System as one its 2022 Outstanding Partners in Community Health. The awards were announced on...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces New Investigator Grant recipients

01/19/2023

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce three new research grants totaling $450,000 through its New Investigator Program.

Wisconsin Partnership Program accepting applications for 2023 Collaborative Health Sciences Grant Program

01/10/2023

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty and staff to submit a preliminary application for a Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant. Through this grant program, the Wisconsin Partnership Program supports interdisci...

UW–Madison joins national harm reduction research network to prevent overdose deaths

12/28/2022

To build upon existing research and develop new strategies in harm reduction, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has established a national research network to evaluate harm reduction services. The network will include a coordinating center a...

Alzheimer’s, related dementias cause high economic burden among Indigenous populations

12/27/2022

Indigenous people living in Wisconsin and throughout the nation experience significant health and financial burden from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to new research published by a University of Wisconsin–Madison team ...

New study finds disparities in cardiac arrhythmia treatment

12/16/2022

A large, population-based study has found cardiac ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) procedures is more likely to be performed on patients who are white males from wealthier neighborhoods. 

Wisconsin Partnership Program welcomes new program officers

12/15/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to welcome Aimee Haese and Kattia Jimenez as its new program officers. 

College wrestlers who rapidly cut weight more prone to injury

11/14/2022

Collegiate wrestlers who cut weight through dehydration to compete at a lower weight class were more likely to be injured during competition and no more likely to win, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine an...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces new Community Impact Grant awards

11/10/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce two new initiatives awarded through its Community Impact Grant Program.

Affordable Care Act navigator program boosted insurance enrollment in underserved communities

10/19/2022

Funding for the Affordable Care Act navigator program had a positive impact on enrollment, and the private health insurance industry likely would not pick up the slack if the program were cut, according to two recent research publications from the...

UW researchers looking for new ways to screen for ovarian cancer, earlier detection

09/30/2022

A project is underway at the UW–Madison Prevention Research Center that is focused on earlier detection of ovarian cancer.

Heidi Conrad joins UW School of Medicine and Public Health as chief financial officer

09/30/2022

Heidi Conrad, MBA, an experienced fiscal strategy leader devoted to education and health care, will become the next chief financial officer of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Clinical trial targets recurrent BK infection in kidney transplant recipients

09/23/2022

Kidney transplant patients like Tessa Adolph, from Rockford, Illinois, face an age-old problem to protect their new kidney and bodies after transplant surgery: how to prevent infections while also safeguarding their new kidney from damage or rejec...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $1.5 million in new Maternal and Child Health Grant awards

09/09/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce 10 new projects selected for funding through its Maternal and Child Health Grant Program.

2022 White Coat Ceremony highlights diverse paths to medical school

08/29/2022

With hearts and eyes set on the school’s vision of healthy people and healthy communities, incoming medical students at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health began their medical school journey at the White Coat Investiture Ceremony on ...

Antibody treatment reduces asthma attacks in children living in disadvantaged urban areas

08/17/2022

A monoclonal antibody drug called mepolizumab decreased asthma attacks by 27% in children and adolescents who have a form of severe asthma, are prone to asthma attacks and live in low-income urban neighborhoods, according to a clinical trial spons...

Researchers identify ways to improve emergency care for people living with dementia

08/08/2022

A new collection of research papers sets out priority areas to better provide emergency care for people living with dementia in the United States.

Erik Ranheim to become chair of Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

07/29/2022

Erik Ranheim, MD, PhD, an academic physician with a distinguished record of achievement in medical education, will be the next chair of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory...

Wisconsin Partnership Program accepting applications for New Investigator Program grants

07/14/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health invites eligible faculty to submit a preliminary application for a New Investigator Program grant. Awards are up to $150,000 over two years.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces 2022 Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant recipients

06/28/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced three new awards to interdisciplinary research teams through its Collaborative Health Sciences Grant Program. The new awards support novel approaches an...

UW School of Medicine and Public Health response to U.S. Supreme Court decision

06/24/2022

The following statement comes from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Robert N. Golden, MD.

Nine UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honored with university awards, fellowships

06/22/2022

Nine faculty members in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health received awards, fellowships, and research funding from the university for the 2021-2022 academic year.

UW eye research uncovers how stem cell photoreceptors reach their targets

06/15/2022

A new study reveals how photoreceptors grown from stem cells might extend biological wires, known as axons, to contact existing neurons.

Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

06/14/2022

Dr. Ellen M. Hartenbach, a gynecologic oncologist and expert in gynecologic cancer clinical trials, will become the next chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Black patients in Wisconsin 50% less likely to be treated for pancreatic cancer

06/10/2022

Black patients with pancreatic cancer have lower survival rates than white patients, and a new study suggests why: They are much less likely to receive life-extending treatments.

Manish Shah to become chair of Emergency Medicine

06/09/2022

Dr. Manish N. Shah, a pioneer in the field of geriatric emergency medicine, will be the next chair of the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Laura Knoll assumes role as associate dean for basic research training

06/08/2022

Laura Knoll, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s associate dean for basic research training

Longer is better when treating opioid addiction with medication

06/02/2022

A large study of Medicaid patients found that the longer they take medication to treat their opioid use disorder, the less likely they are to overdose.

The future of cell therapy: Novel study tests treatment for radiation-induced dry mouth

05/31/2022

For certain side effects of complex and lifesaving medical procedures, care teams can be left with limited and risky treatment options, but a program at UW Health is changing that using patients’ own cells as “living therapeutics.”

WPP Oversight and Advisory Committee Announces New Leadership

05/31/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced that Manish Shah, MD, MPH, professor and vice chair of research in the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine, will ser...

Study finds higher asthma rates among Black and Hispanic children regardless of neighborhood income or density

05/25/2022

A new, large study found that although there is a correlation between childhood asthma and being born into a densely populated or lower-income neighborhood, Black and Hispanic children had consistently higher rates of asthma than white children ev...

Recognizing Clinical Trials Day: How major advances in medicine happen

05/19/2022

When stakes are high, clinical trials rise to the challenge to keep moving medicine forward.

Lupus clinic improves health quality for patients with kidney disease

05/19/2022

A new study shows that Wisconsin’s only multidisciplinary clinic for lupus patients with suspected kidney disease cut the time to diagnosis by 40% and improved other measures of health care quality for those patients.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Welcomes New Administrative Director

05/18/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) is pleased to welcome Megan Miller as its new Administrative Director.

Hope and determination underscore UW School of Medicine and Public Health 2022 graduation ceremonies

05/16/2022

Members of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health class of 2022 have demonstrated their commitment to a critical mission: improve health for all. This goal has inspired a range of accomplishments such as responding to the COVID-19 pandem...

Future of health: cancer vaccines

05/11/2022

When people consider vaccines, many think about the pandemic and about preventing illness. However, certain UW researchers have a very different focus when they work with vaccines.

UW Study: Most teens actually have healthy relationship with digital technology

05/04/2022

Parents play a major role in whether teens’ use of digital technology is healthy or puts their mental and physical health at risk, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks applicants for 2022 Community Impact Grant Program

04/28/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has released its 2022 Community Impact Grants Program Request for Partnerships. Through the Community Impact Grant Program, the Wisconsin Partnership Program advances...

New rankings show health of Wisconsin counties

04/28/2022

MADISON, Wis. – Ozaukee County ranks the healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee County is the least healthy county in the state, according to new County Health Rankings data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).

New program to expand access to substance abuse treatment in rural WI

04/28/2022

A new statewide collaboration between the Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health aims to bring much needed help to rural communities grappling with a rise in substance use and addiction.

Rural patients who identify as Black experience higher rates of death and amputation from diabetic foot ulcer

04/21/2022

Rural patients who identify as Black are at sharply increased risk of death or leg amputation due to diabetic foot ulcers, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that analyzed national data o...

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks applicants for maternal and child health funding opportunity

04/11/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is accepting applications for its Strengthening Community Solutions to Improve Maternal and Infant Health funding opportunity. This funding seeks to support work to r...

Wisconsin receives a 'C' in latest population health report card

04/06/2022

Wisconsin received a 'C' grade for overall health of people living in the state, according to a recent report by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Reducing maternal blood pressure leads to better birth outcomes

04/04/2022

A large study of more than 2,400 pregnant women found that treating mildly elevated blood pressure reduces preterm births and preeclampsia, a high blood pressure condition that threatens the lives of mothers and babies.

New study seeks to expand eye screenings for rural diabetic patients throughout the United States

04/01/2022

More patients in rural areas across the nation could have increased access to vision-saving eye screenings through a new clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Match Day 2022 brings excitement as medical students learn residency placements

03/21/2022

On Friday, March 18, the Health Sciences Learning Center was abuzz with energy as soon-to-graduate UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students learned where they were matched for clinical residency training programs.

UW researchers examine whether virtual reality can help teens regulate emotions

03/08/2022

Cutting-edge research at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is studying whether a new virtual reality video game can help teens self-regulate breathing and improve their mental health.

Endowment allows expansion of integrated health program

03/04/2022

A $5.5 million award from the Bernard Osher Foundation will allow UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to bring integrative health to a broader swath of the community.

Wisconsin Partnership Program aims to bolster state's health care workforce with tuition credit for nursing students

02/28/2022

A tuition credit will strengthen Wisconsin’s health care workforce by incentivizing nursing students at UW System schools to help staff hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and health care facilities in the state during the recent COVID-19 surg...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $600,000 in research awards for early-career faculty

02/15/2022

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce four new awards totaling $600,000 to the school's faculty through its New Investigator Program.

Celebrating National Women Physicians Day with a look back at UW history

02/02/2022

On Feb. 3, we honor the path that women in medicine have paved since 1849 as we recognize National Women Physicians Day.

UW study finds photoreceptor cells from retinal organoids can replicate key functions of vision

02/02/2022

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have successfully shown that a retinal cell type derived from human pluripotent stem cells is capable of the complex process of detecting light and converting that s...

Recreational cannabis companies marketing appeals to adolescents

01/25/2022

A new study led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health finds many recreational cannabis companies market their products in a way that appeals to children and teens, despite state-based regulations prohibiting it.

Faculty experts take leading roles in professional societies

01/25/2022

Nearly all medical and scientific disciplines have a society or association that serves to connect practitioners and researchers together with like-minded colleagues to advance their field.

Study examines text messages as method for successful weight loss

01/18/2022

Enrollment to open for an interactive study aims to help people build habits for a healthier lifestyle, lose weight and keep it off.

UW–Madison expert launches novel cancer research using sharks

01/14/2022

There are some new residents on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, but they aren’t students, they’re sharks.

Jomol Mathew named associate dean for informatics and information technology

01/04/2022

Jomol Mathew, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for informatics and information technology.

Anjon Audhya named senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology, and graduate studies

12/16/2021

Anjon (Jon) Audhya, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s next senior associate dean for basic research, biotechnology and graduate studies.

Three UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty earn lifetime and career achievement awards

12/15/2021

Lifetime and career achievement awards carry the weight of decades of discoveries and service. They are commonly the most prestigious awards given by professional societies and organizations.

Cancer Center Cessation Initiative launches new effort to help cancer patients quit smoking

12/10/2021

It’s well documented that smoking can lead to cancer. But in recent years, evidence has been mounting that continuing to smoke during cancer treatment can be just as harmful, or even worse.

Bandage uses body’s own energy to speed wound healing

12/07/2021

UW‒Madison researchers have developed a bandage that uses the body’s own electrical energy to speed wound healing.

Health disparities expert Amy Kind named associate dean for social health sciences and programs

12/02/2021

Amy Kind, MD, PhD, will serve as the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for social health sciences and programs. Kind is a professor of medicine and an international leader in the field of...

Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention marks 20th anniversary

11/30/2021

November marks a significant scientific milestone for the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is the 20th anniversary of a groundbreaking study th...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $4 Million in awards to health equity initiatives

11/29/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced its 2021 Community Impact Grant awards.

Lung cancer screening guidelines may perpetuate disparities in health care

11/29/2021

Recent changes to national guidelines made more former and current smokers eligible for lung cancer screening, but a new study by a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health radiologist shows they did little to close the gap bet...

Access to Medicare increases lung cancer screening rates

11/29/2021

If lung cancer is caught early enough, it’s treatable with a high chance of long survival. But many people at high risk because of their smoking history aren’t screened until they turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare coverage.

UW teams up with NFL on research designed to reduce head injuries in athletes

11/23/2021

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are partnering with the National Football League (NFL) to study how on-field head impacts can inform injury reduction efforts at the professional and collegiate levels.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health honors Native American Heritage Month

11/22/2021

November marks Native American Heritage Month in the United States and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health reaffirms its commitment to advancing the health of Native Americans and increasing the representation of ...

Hospital socioeconomic status, strain may increase death rate among ICU patients with COVID-19

11/17/2021

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health used hospital data from patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units across the nation to identify factors linked to higher mortality rates within...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces new awards to support community-led efforts to improve Black maternal and infant health

11/16/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced eight new awards totaling $1.2 million to support community organizations working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes for Black mothers...

Alan Bridges shares his perspective as a veteran and medical leader of Madison’s VA hospital

11/11/2021

Alan Bridges, MD, is a professor of medicine and serves as the chief of staff at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. A veteran himself, he came to the University of Wisconsin in 1984 for a residency in internal medicine...

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks Collaborative Health Sciences Grant applications

11/10/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty and staff to submit a preliminary application for a Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant.

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pediatric clinical trial to focus on ages 6 months to 5 years

11/08/2021

The KidCOVE phase three clinical trial at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, which is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children, has shifted focus to kids 6 months to 5 ...

University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Diseases recognized by National Organization for Rare Disorders

11/04/2021

The University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Diseases has been selected as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Disease Center of Excellence.

UW Health treats first patient in U.S. with investigational cell therapy for heart disease

10/29/2021

Appleton resident Donald Krause became the first patient in the country last week to undergo an investigational cell therapy for a debilitating heart condition called chronic myocardial ischemia (CMI).

UW seeking participants for study examining allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines

10/20/2021

Researchers from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are seeking participants for a clinical study that examines whether the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna) pose an increased risk for allergic reactions in individuals ...

Pediatric research study aims to get medically complex K-12 students back to school safely

10/19/2021

The last 18 months have been a struggle for 6-year-old Cade Moureau and his family.

Jasmine Zapata recognized as 'Superhero of Medicine' by Wisconsin Medical Society

10/11/2021

Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH, assistant professor of pediatrics, didn’t expect to be called a superhero in her evening mail. But one night during a tiring week in late 2019 while sorting through mail she spotted a letter from the Wisconsin Medica...

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks comments on 2021 Draft Annual Report

10/01/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has released its Fiscal Year 2021 Draft Annual Report for public comment.

Nasia Safdar named inaugural associate dean for clinical trials

09/29/2021

Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD, has been named the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s inaugural associate dean for clinical trials and the research director of the new Wisconsin Medicine Institute for Clinical Trials, a jo...

Brian Pogue selected as chair of Department of Medical Physics

09/21/2021

An expert on innovations in medical imaging systems, Brian Pogue, PhD, will be the next chair of the Department of Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His anticipated start date is January 2022.

UW enrolling expectant mothers, families for childhood asthma and food allergies studies

09/16/2021

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are recruiting expectant mothers and families to join two new studies designed to help experts better understand the causes of two of the most common chronic diseases ...

Jeff Hartman earns Fulbright to integrate physical therapy, global health

09/13/2021

Jeff Hartman, PT, DPT, MPH, imagines a world where physical therapy is used globally to improve the health and function of all. Thanks to a 2020 Fulbright Scholar Award, Hartman – an assistant professor of family medicine and community health and ...

UW study finds most patients with inflammatory bowel disease have immune response to COVID-19 vaccine; expands enrollment

09/08/2021

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is expanding a study investigating the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Shiva Bidar-Sielaff named associate dean for diversity and equity transformation

08/30/2021

Beginning Oct. 11, 2021, Shiva Bidar-Sielaff, MA, CDM, UW Health Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, will expand the scope of her work to also become the inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity and Equity Transformation for the UW S...

UW researchers to study risk factors for injury in high school runners

08/27/2021

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are teaming up with more than 20 high schools across Wisconsin this fall to study how certain risk factors contribute to running-related injuries in high school cros...

Incoming medical students receive warm welcome

08/23/2021

Wearing matching Bucky Badger masks and exchanging elbow bumps, incoming medical students at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health donned their first white coats at a ceremony on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021.

UW selected as site for Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pediatric clinical trial

08/12/2021

Aug. 16, 2021 update: Thanks to overwhelming interest from our community, UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have already met the recruitment objectives for Moderna's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial. If your ch...

Sarah Rothschild named executive director of the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association

08/05/2021

Sarah Rothschild will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health on Oct. 18, 2021 as the executive director of its Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA).

Latest COVID-19 Response Grants target mental health, ongoing pandemic health effects

08/02/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced 14 awards totaling $2.7 million to community organizations and researchers to address the ongoing health consequences and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free clinic run by medical students celebrates 30th year unlike any other

07/29/2021

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health’s student-run free community clinic system, MEDiC, was poised to enter its 30th year in 2021 reflecting on its past. Instead, the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers and studen...

UW shows strong presence at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

07/27/2021

The world’s largest and most prestigious Alzheimer’s disease conference is underway this week, and UW Alzheimer’s disease researchers are attending in high numbers, leading several important discussions.

Dr. Ann Sheehy named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow

07/20/2021

In recognition of her expertise as a physician and work addressing health equity issues, Ann Sheehy, MD, MS, associate professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine, was named a Robert Wood John...

UW School of Medicine and Public Health named as inaugural site for national LGBTQ+ health care fellowship program

07/20/2021

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been selected by the American Medical Association Foundation as the inaugural institution for the National LGBTQ+ Fellowship Program aimed at transforming the health eq...

Statewide Partnership Awarded $3 Million to Address Health Disparities in Wisconsin

07/19/2021

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment and Wisconsin Partnership Program partner to support new collaboration to measure, monitor, and reduce health disparities.

Innovative UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic seeks to identify rare genetic conditions

07/19/2021

The UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health recently opened its first patient clinic, the UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic, which is for people with undiagnosed genetic diseases, crea...

NFL awards UW researchers $4 million to lead study on hamstring injuries

07/15/2021

A team of researchers led by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was awarded a four-year, $4 million grant by the National Football League to study the prevention and treatment of hamstring injuries for elite football ...

Wisconsin Partnership Program invites applications for New Investigator Program grants

07/14/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty to submit a preliminary application for a New Investigator Program grant. Awards are up to $150,000 over two years.

Jason Stephenson named associate dean for multicultural affairs for health professions learners

07/13/2021

Jason Stephenson, MD, associate professor of radiology, will be the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s associate dean for multicultural affairs for health professions learners effective Aug. 1, 2021.

Vanessa Sperandio named chair of Medical Microbiology and Immunology

07/06/2021

Vanessa Sperandio, PhD, an expert in the cellular interactions that take place between mammals and microbes, will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as the chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immu...

Wisconsin Partnership Program accepting applications for 2021 Community Impact Grant Program

07/01/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has released its 2021 Community Impact Grants Program Request for Partnerships. 

Groundbreaking phase 3 Alzheimer’s clinical trial at UW in need of volunteers

06/29/2021

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting volunteers for a study testing an investigational treatment that aims to help prevent the earliest memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Future of public health: Masks will be here to stay

06/24/2021

From clinical settings to factory floors, masks may have a place in society for some time to come.

Nation’s only rural OB-GYN residency program celebrates first trainee

06/14/2021

Dr. Laura McDowell will soon have a special place in American medical history.

Seven UW School of Medicine and Public Health faculty honored with university fellowships

06/11/2021

Seven faculty members in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education for 2021-22.

New statewide data show evidence of increase in past COVID-19 infections

06/08/2021

The third and final wave of a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health survey estimated more than 11% of participants had a positive COVID-19 antibody test due to infection with the virus that causes the disease — a two-fo...

UW researchers focus on boosting colorectal cancer screening rates in rural areas

06/04/2021

Researchers at UW Carbone Cancer Center are working to understand why some primary care clinics in rural locations have successfully attained high rates of colorectal cancer screenings, insight they hope will help raise the rates of colorectal can...

Wisconsin Partnership Program to provide up to $2 million in grant funding for efforts to improve health of Black mothers and infants

06/01/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced a new funding opportunity: Strengthening Community Solutions to Improve Black Maternal and Infant Health.

UW begins new clinical trial to treat fatal blood diseases in children, young adults

05/27/2021

A clinical trial has launched at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health to test the safety of a new type of stem cell transplantation to treat a variety of deadly blood disorders in children and young adults.

Dean Robert N. Golden: Proposed state legislation would endanger OB/GYN residency accreditation and restrict women’s health care

05/27/2021

Dean Robert N. Golden, MD, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair Laurel Rice, MD, testified on May 26, 2021 during a public hearing of the Wisconsin State Senate Committee on Human Services, Children and Families. One of the bills disc...

UW launches innovative Center for Health Disparities Research

05/25/2021

A new center at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to examine how a person’s environment and social conditions impact their health down to the molecular level.

Robert Fettiplace elected to National Academy of Sciences

05/21/2021

Robert Fettiplace, PhD, professor of neuroscience at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is among 120 scientists across the United States selected to join the National Academy of Sciences in 2021. His renowned researc...

Patient with rare cancer uses telehealth to access clinical trial

05/20/2021

Today is National Clinical Trials Day, and UW Health wants to celebrate the researchers, nurses, physicians and experts in the lab who make clinical trials available and impactful for our patients and community. UW Health officials also say virtua...

Resilience marks 2021 MD graduates at UW School of Medicine and Public Health

05/07/2021

During their studies, health professions students customarily gain a deep understanding of caring for patients and communities. For the class of 2021, navigating their education during a global pandemic brought additional personal insights. This y...

UW to lead national research on pediatric asthma in low-income urban areas

05/05/2021

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health has been selected as the national leadership center for a new clinical research network that will conduct pediatric asthma research in low-income urban settings around the country.

Grant program to focus on COVID-19 impact on adolescent social and emotional health

04/19/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced an additional $1.6 million in COVID-19 Response grant funding to help address the toll the pandemic is taking on the social and emotional health of our ...

Michael Fiore named recipient of campus Hilldale Award

04/16/2021

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health professor of medicine Michael Fiore, MD, MPH, MBA, has been named the recipient of the 2021 Hilldale Award for Biological Sciences. Fiore is the director of the University of Wisconsin C...

Alzheimer’s study finds link between living in disadvantaged neighborhoods and brain shrinkage, declining brain function

04/16/2021

In a newly published study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health report finding a correlation between living in neighborhoods with the fewest social and economic advantages and experiencing changes in bra...

Metabolic switch may regenerate heart muscle following heart attack

04/16/2021

New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison finds that a new therapeutic approach for heart failure could help restore cardiac function by regenerating heart muscle.

Vaccine myths persist even after millions vaccinated

04/16/2021

Recently, everyone 16 years of age and older in Wisconsin became eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. This is good news. The bad news is that they are being bombarded by misinformation on the vaccines.

Four honored with national clinical and translational science awards

04/09/2021

Four University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers have been recognized with prestigious awards from the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS), in recognition of their excellence and outstanding perfo...

Enrollment open for new UW study examining immune response to COVID-19 vaccine in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

04/09/2021

A new study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is looking at the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Enrollment is open now for patients who fit the criteria.

COVID-19 prevention study expands enrollment to essential workers

03/30/2021

All essential workers who cannot perform work duties remotely are now eligible to take part in a prevention research study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The study is investigating whether commonly used oral a...

Nataliya Uboha named faculty leader of Cancer Therapy Discovery and Development (CTD2) at UW Carbone Cancer Center

03/29/2021

Nataliya Uboha, MD, PhD, has been selected to lead the Cancer Therapy Discovery and Development (CTD2) program at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Response to recent shootings in Atlanta, Georgia

03/19/2021

In the midst of a surge of violence throughout the pandemic towards members of the Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American (APIDA) community, we are heartbroken at the murders in the Atlanta, Georgia area this week. These homicides follow well-d...

Match Day 2021 brings news of next chapter for UW medical students

03/19/2021

In a day filled with excitement for the future, UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students in the class of 2021 were matched into their clinical residency training programs on Friday, March 19.

UW medical students to learn their residency program destinations

03/19/2021

Today, UW School of Medicine and Public Health medical students in the class of 2021 will be matched into their clinical residency training programs across the country.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces grant program for UW–Madison researchers addressing COVID-19 impacts

03/18/2021

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced an additional $1.2 million in COVID-19 Response grant funding through the COVID-19 Response Research and Education Grant Program.

David Rakel named chair of Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

03/08/2021

David Rakel, MD, a nationally recognized leader in integrative medicine, will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. His appointment begins mid-July...

Study finds analyzing DNA in urine could help detect cancer

02/18/2021

A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine describes how urinalysis could potentially be used to detect some forms of cancer.

A year of COVID-19: How the UW School of Medicine and Public Health responded to the challenge

02/12/2021

On Jan. 27, 2021, a group of experts in virology, infection control, global health, clinical testing, vaccine development, and health system responses took part in a virtual panel organized by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health titled ...

Viral sequencing catches mutations, guides effective public health response

02/09/2021

Thousands of daily cases. Hundreds of thousands of deaths. Hundreds of millions of vaccine doses. As the tallies of COVID-19’s effects in the United States have mounted to a dizzying scale, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist...

Campus partnership to support community vaccination efforts

02/09/2021

Vaccination efforts across the state will get a boost thanks to a grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and a partnership with the UW–Madison School of Nursing and four UW System nursing s...

Zhan ‘Ross’ Luo remembered as kind friend, brilliant scientist, lover of adventure

02/05/2021

UW–Madison graduate student Zhan “Ross” Luo died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, after a brief battle with T cell lymphoma. He is remembered by his family, friends, and colleagues as a kind person and brilliant scientist dedicated to his educat...

Face masks remain an essential tool in fight against COVID-19

02/04/2021

Despite today’s repeal of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ recent public health emergency order and the corresponding statewide mask mandate, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health urges the importance of face c...

UW School of Medicine and Public Health expert debunks vaccine misinformation and myths

02/04/2021

Detecting misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccination is a challenge, but an expert at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is here to bust myths and help the public.

UW Health offers screen time guidance for families

01/25/2021

In a new study out today in a leading pediatrics journal, UW Health experts urge families to be mindful of increased screen time, especially as we approach virtual classes in the middle of winter.

All of Us Research Research Program returns first genetic results to participants

01/21/2021

Participants who donated biosamples, via the University of Wisconsin‒Madison and UW Health, as part of the historic “All of Us” Research Program, may soon see a return of their genetic results.

UW researchers develop tool to equitably distribute limited vaccines

01/15/2021

The demand for COVID-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, forcing public health officials to decide who should be first in line for a shot, even among those in the same pool of eligible vaccine recipients.

One year later: Expert panel gathers to reflect on the coronavirus pandemic

01/14/2021

One year ago, at an event organized by the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, a panel of experts in virology, infection control, global health, clinical testing, vaccine development, and health system responses reflected on an emerging ...

Jamey Weichert, Zachary Morris leading a team to develop new way to help immune system fight back against cancer

01/07/2021

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are breaking new ground to make cancer cells more susceptible to attack by the body’s own immune system.

New statewide data show evidence of four-fold increase in recent COVID-19 infections

12/23/2020

Preliminary results from the second wave of a UW–Madison study estimated 6.8% of Wisconsin residents have evidence of recent infection of COVID-19.

Video: A holiday message from Dean Robert N. Golden

12/17/2020

Robert N. Golden, MD, dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, shares a holiday message, reflecting on how each member of our school has embodied the three C’s — commitment, community and continuity — to...

UW vision researchers partner with U.S. Department of Defense to develop stem cell therapy for combat-related eye injuries

12/11/2020

Using an ingenious microscopic retinal patch, eye researchers at UW‒Madison will develop and test a new way to treat United States military personnel blinded in combat.

Leaders of Wisconsin’s two medical schools urge everyone to take action during the COVID-19 outbreak

12/01/2020

Leaders of Wisconsin’s two medical schools have an urgent message to the public: Right now, every person in the state has the power to save lives by choosing to take a stand against COVID-19.

Patricia Kiley elected 2020 AAAS Fellow for research on bacterial oxygen response

11/24/2020

Patricia Kiley, PhD, professor and chair of biomolecular chemistry, has been elected a 2020 fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She is one of six fellows elected from the University of Wisconsin–Madison this year.

Alan Bridges wins prestigious Veterans Health Administration award

11/24/2020

Alan Bridges, MD, professor of medicine and chief of staff at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, has won the prestigious Veterans Health Administration (VHA) John D. Chase Award for Executive Excellence in Health Care.

Robert Fettiplace wins Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

11/19/2020

In the past two years, Robert Fettiplace, PhD, amassed two prestigious academic honors, and a recently announced third puts him in company with scientists who were subsequently awarded the Nobel Prize.

First-in-humans clinical trial to treat children with relapsed neuroblastoma opens at American Family Children’s Hospital

11/19/2020

A first-in-humans clinical trial for children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma has opened at American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) and is being conducted by researchers at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Hea...

Ying Ge receives Biemann Medal, named to Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List

11/18/2020

Ying Ge, PhD, professor of cell and regenerative biology, has been awarded the Biemann Medal from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry for 2020. She was also named to the Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List by The Analytical Scientist.

Requiring basic level of health care coverage is important for healthy people and communities

11/10/2020

On Nov. 10, the United States Supreme Court is considering oral arguments in two cases related to the requirement that all Americans maintain health insurance coverage. The health impact of this straightforward governmental mandate is broad-reachi...

UW set to resume enrollment for AstraZeneca's investigational COVID-19 vaccine

10/28/2020

A clinical trial of an investigational COVID-19 vaccine has resumed in the United States after the FDA and an independent safety review board completed their review of a trial participant in the United Kingdom who became ill.

COVID-19 data model quantifies region-specific impact of social distancing orders

10/27/2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in regions across the United States in spring 2020, local officials, hoping to quell the spread of the virus, turned to the only actionable defenses available at the time: closing schools and businesses, ba...

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial resumes at UW

10/23/2020

AstraZeneca announced that the COVID-19 vaccine trial has resumed in the United States, including at UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, after the FDA and an independent safety review board completed their review of an illne...

Campus blood drive to benefit COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program in Madison and others across the country

10/22/2020

The Badgers Give Back Blood Drive, scheduled for Oct. 27-29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Nick, 797 W. Dayton St., in Madison, is a chance for students to help those fighting COVID-19.

Jonathan Engle receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

10/21/2020

When Jonathan Engle, PhD, received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, he expressed gratitude for the significance of the recognition.

UW awarded research funding to identify ways to improve emergency department visits for people with dementia

10/20/2020

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is one of four sites awarded a total of $7.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research that could lead to improved care in emergency departments for pe...

Staff and faculty experts serve on governor’s Health Equity Council

10/19/2020

Members of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health will be providing expertise for a new effort to improve health equity in Wisconsin.

UW studies investigate need for and impact of culturally aware mentorship training

10/16/2020

Higher education institutions frequently offer mentored research experiences to increase undergraduate student interest, motivation and preparedness for research careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematic and Medicine (STEMM) fields.

Amy Fiedler named to class of 2020 Presidential Leadership Scholars program

10/16/2020

Amy Fiedler, MD, a cardiac surgeon and assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, has been named to the 2020-21 cohort of the Presidential Leadership Scholars program. She continues to develop her personal leadership project for the program...

UW study: Coverage for people with pre-existing conditions improved under the Affordable Care Act

10/16/2020

Insurance coverage for people with pre-existing conditions increased during the first five years of Affordable Care Act implementation, a recent UW–Madison study revealed.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $6 million in Community Impact Grant awards to health equity initiatives

10/16/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced its 2020 Community Impact Grant awards for initiatives that aim to advance health equity and improve health and well-being througho...

UW researchers find more precise way to detect pneumonia caused by COVID-19

10/16/2020

Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, UW‒Madison investigators have developed a far more precise way to identify cases of COVID-19 induced pneumonia.

UW Health and UW School of Medicine and Public Health launch new Study Finder

10/14/2020

UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have launched the UW Health Study Finder, a new, easily accessible website that lists UW studies and clinical trials that are currently recruiting participants.

Janis Tupesis inducted into the Order for the International Federation of Emergency Medicine

10/05/2020

Janis Tupesis, MD, was selected for induction into the Order for the International Federation of Emergency Medicine in 2020, an honor given to an individual in recognition of their extensive and continuous contributions to emergency medicine ...

UW study looks to keep nursing homes safe during COVID-19 pandemic with telehealth

10/01/2020

A new research study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to reduce COVID-19 spread in Wisconsin nursing homes by collaborating with community and academic partners to expand telehealth infrastructure.

UW Health, School of Medicine and Public Health remove race from kidney function estimation formula

10/01/2020

As part of their efforts to address systemic racism in medicine, UW Health and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are calling for an approach to assess kidney function devoid of race.

Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains

09/29/2020

The mature brain is infamously bad at repairing itself following damage like that caused by trauma or strokes, or from degenerative diseases like Parkinson’s. Stem cells, which are endlessly adaptable, have offered the promise of better neur...

Thriving community of postdocs play valuable role in campus research

09/24/2020

National Postdoc Appreciation Week may have only been five days long, but postdoctoral trainees’ profound impact on the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, and the entire university, is on display year-round.

Sue Wenker receives Joan M. Mills and Distinguished Educator awards

09/18/2020

Sue Wenker, PT, PhD, was honored with the Joan M. Mills and Distinguished Educator awards by APTA Geriatrics—an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association—in February 2020. Wenker is an assistant professor of family medicine and communit...

Howard Rowley receives 2020 Gold Medal from American Society of Neuroradiology

09/17/2020

Howard Rowley, MD, has been awarded the 2020 Gold Medal by the American Society of Neuroradiology. This award honors exceptional service and achievement in neuroradiology and recognizes Dr. Rowley’s many contributions to stroke trials, demen...

UW Carbone Cancer Center receives FDA clearance to test new regenerative medicine therapy for radiotherapy-induced dry mouth

09/08/2020

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center has the go-ahead to start clinical trials on a first-in-human cell therapy to treat a common side effect of radiation therapy.

UW Health and University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health selected among first clinical sites in the U.S. to test new COVID-19 vaccine

08/31/2020

UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) are among the first sites in the country to study whether an investigational vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca can prevent COVID-19, th...

New medical students welcomed to UW in virtual White Coat Ceremony

08/21/2020

Physicians must be resilient and adaptable. These qualities were on full display as the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health welcomed incoming medical students in a virtual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 21.

Nanoparticle system captures heart disease biomarker from blood for in-depth analysis

08/14/2020

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a method combining sticky nanoparticles with high-precision protein measurement to capture and analyze a common marker of heart disease to reveal details that were previously inacce...

Darcie Moore selected as 2020 Vallee Scholar in recognition of research

08/13/2020

Darcie L. Moore, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience, has been named by the Vallee Foundation as a 2020 Vallee Scholar. The award provides $300,000 in funding for basic biomedical research over four years.

UW-Madison Alzheimer’s researchers well-represented at annual conference

08/06/2020

Researchers from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute, and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shared new dementia research at the virtual 2020 Alzheimer’...

UW researchers devise approach to treat rare, incurable form of blindness

08/05/2020

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin‒Madison have published a proof-of-concept method to correct an inherited form of macular degeneration that causes blindness, and that is currently untreatable.

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks Collaborative Health Sciences Grant applications for 2020-21 cycle

08/04/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty and staff to submit a preliminary application for a Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant.

UW study looks at new protections for frontline health care workers during COVID-19; recruitment open now

07/28/2020

A new prevention research study at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health looking at whether commonly used oral and nasal antiseptic (in addition to personal protective equipment and hand hygiene) can help prevent COVID-1...

UW School of Medicine and Public Health works to dispel COVID-19 myths

07/27/2020

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health wants the public to think critically about COVID-19 risks, effects and safety measures as we all deal with this unprecedented pandemic.

Researchers develop 3D hand-sensing wristband using UW software

07/22/2020

Researchers from Cornell and the University of Wisconsin–Madison have designed a wrist-mounted device and developed software that allows continuous tracking of the entire human hand in three dimensions.

Detailed view of viral replication machinery lends new insights into infection

07/22/2020

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, is known as a positive-strand RNA virus because of the way it stores and makes copies of its genetic material. Many other important pathogens such as the Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses are al...

Remembering Dr. Edward Jackson

07/14/2020

With great sadness, we share that Edward “Ed” Jackson, PhD, Chair Emeritus of Medical Physics, passed away on June 2, 2020 after a long illness. He will be remembered as a tireless advocate for science, education, and our broader commu...

Three COVID-19 clinical trials move forward at UW

07/14/2020

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health will conduct three clinical trials to test a new treatment and preventative for COVID-19, in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Coughing visualization compares effectiveness of various mask styles

07/08/2020

Coupling function with fashion, cloth and home-sewn face masks are available in a variety of forms and fabrics. While experts underscore that wearing a mask is effective in helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, not all masks — or the material...

Wisconsin Partnership Program provides boost for early-career investigators with latest grants

07/02/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded five grants through its New Investigator Program. This grant program is designed to provide opportunities for early-career faculty to initiate new, innova...

Badger Talks: All you need to know about wearing a mask

06/30/2020

As the U.S. grapples with surges of new COVID-19 infections, everyone is looking for ways to slow the spread of the disease. In this Badger Talks video, Ajay Sethi, associate professor from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Departme...

UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health quickly launch numerous COVID-19 clinical trials

06/24/2020

As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was deemed a pandemic, research institutions across the United States rapidly shifted focus to studies aimed at understanding the virus and finding treatments. The University of Wi...

DHS Announces COVID-19 Population Health Studies

06/17/2020

Two studies will help public health experts understand the virus and inform public.

'COVID toes' clinical trial underway at UW School of Medicine and Public Health

06/11/2020

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is studying how the skin condition referred to as “COVID toes” is a connected to the virus, whether it is symptom of a COVID-19 infection or an i...

Neighborhood disadvantage associated with presence of Alzheimer’s disease-related brain changes at autopsy

06/11/2020

People in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the United States may face greater odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease-related brain changes, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

A message to our partners: The Wisconsin Partnership Program's commitment to health equity

06/03/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program staff and leadership are reaching out to express our support to our partners and grantees who are working tirelessly to aid their communities, patients and populations, in particular those suffering from the deep ...

Standing up for equality and health equity

06/02/2020

It has been just over a week since George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed by police officers in Minneapolis during an attempted arrest in a horrific and brazen act of police brutality. This past weekend, powerful instances of both peaceful...

Francisco Pelegri named chair of medical genetics

05/20/2020

Professor Francisco Pelegri, PhD, has been named chair of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics, effective July 1, 2020.

Survey of the Health of Wisconsin shifts data collection efforts to understand how COVID-19 affects all aspects of health

05/20/2020

The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) is shifting data collection efforts this coming year with the goal of being at the forefront of understanding how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting all aspects of health.

In COVID-19 response, don’t let urgency trump sound science

05/13/2020

Bioethicist Pilar Ossorio says the world could be at risk of sacrificing essential knowledge for fighting COVID-19 and future deadly viruses if the COVID-19 response is not accompanied by sound research.

Center for Health Enhancement System Studies launches COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect App

05/04/2020

COVID-19 Wisconsin Connect, a free desktop and mobile app that provides accurate information, social support and helpful resources to Wisconsinites, launched today. The Center for Health Enhancement System Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Ma...

UW Department of Psychiatry demonstrates effectiveness of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic response

05/04/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic placed limitations on face-to-face patient care, causing complexity for hospital psychiatric units. Undeterred, psychiatrists at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health quickly shifted to new ways of providing care.

Class of 2020 honors, awards and scholarships

05/01/2020

The University of Wisconsin School of Medine and Public Health extends a hearty congratulations to a special class of 2020 MD graduates. Although the final months of school were disrupted by the worst pandemic of the century, we sal...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $2.7 million in grants in response to COVID-19

05/01/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced 22 new awards totaling $2.7 million to researchers and community organizations across Wisconsin for their efforts to lessen the impact of COVID-19.

Teams from Wisconsin, New York search for molecular clues to defeat COVID-19

04/28/2020

In the center of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals are racing to maintain quality care for patients with severe disease while facing a shortage of resources and limited understanding of the novel coronavirus.

Respiratory allergies and allergic asthma may have protective mechanism in COVID-19

04/27/2020

Respiratory allergy, asthma and controlled allergen exposure were associated with significantly reduced gene expression in a protein that the coronavirus uses to infect cells with COVID-19, according to a new study by the University of Wisconsin S...

Remembering Dr. Donata Oertel

04/24/2020

We are saddened to share that Donata Oertel, PhD, Mary Herman and Lucien Rubinstein Distinguished Chair of Neuroscience, passed away on April 22, 2020 after a prolonged illness. She was a member of the faculty for more than 38 years, and will be d...

Maps provide zip code-level detail on risk of COVID-19 complications across Wisconsin

04/23/2020

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are providing local public health officials across Wisconsin with zip code-level data on the susceptibility of residents to severe complications from COVID-19.

Remembering Heidi Dvinge: scientist, colleague, mentor and friend

04/23/2020

Heidi Dvinge, PhD, assistant professor of Biomolecular Chemistry and a member of the Carbone Cancer Center, passed away on September 20, 2019. With great sorrow over the loss of a brilliant young scientist, colleague, mentor and friend, we honor h...

Two School of Medicine and Public Health-affiliated undergraduate students among Goldwater Scholars

04/14/2020

Two students affiliated with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have been named winners of 2020 Barry Goldwater Scholarships, one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. conferred upon undergraduates studying ...

UW–Madison researchers tracking travel, social media to help contain virus

04/13/2020

Forced to choose between staying away from others to prevent the spread of a pandemic and casting a ballot in Wisconsin’s April 7 election, crowds lined up at polling places across the state — including thousands funneled to five sites in Mi...

First COVID-19 patient at University Hospital treated with plasma from recovered patient

04/13/2020

A COVID-19 patient at UW Hospital has received the first transfusion of plasma from a local patient who donated it since recovering from the disease.

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene working with campus partners to test for COVID-19

04/09/2020

As COVID-19 has infected more than 1 million people around the world — and more than 2,500 Wisconsin residents — since late December 2019, everything from nose-and-throat swabs to the chemical substances, or reagents, needed to conduct tests for t...

Remembering Beth Potter

04/01/2020

With heavy hearts, we share that Beth Potter, MD, associate professor (CHS) in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, passed away on March 31, 2020. Our sadness and shock at this loss is profound. We honor the passion and commitme...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces $1.5 million in COVID-19 grant funding

03/31/2020

A new funding opportunity from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will help researchers and community organizations respond to the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jomol Mathew named Chief, Biomedical Informatics

03/31/2020

With expertise in using data as a catalyst for discovery and better health, Jomol Mathew, PhD, will join the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as Chief, Biomedical Informatics.

Deleting a gene prevents Type 1 diabetes in mice by disguising insulin-producing cells

03/30/2020

Removing a gene from the cells that produce insulin prevents mice from developing Type 1 diabetes by sparing the cells an attack from their own immune system, a new UW–Madison study shows.

New master’s degree in health informatics meets industry need

03/26/2020

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has introduced a new online Master of Science in Clinical and Health Informatics. Housed in the School of Medicine and Public Health, the degree meets the growing needs of the health informatics industry.

A message to our partners and faculty: Wisconsin Partnership Program's response to COVID-19

03/24/2020

To our community partners and to our university faculty, staff and stakeholders,

Molds damage lung's protective barrier to spur future asthma attacks

03/19/2020

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have identified a new way that common Aspergillus molds can induce asthma, by first attacking the protective tissue barrier deep in the lungs.

Newly identified cellular 'trash removal program' helps create new neurons

02/27/2020

New research by University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists reveals how a cellular filament helps neural stem cells clear damaged and clumped proteins, an important step in eventually producing new neurons.

Marmoset stem cells carrying Parkinson’s mutation could lead to new model for studying disease

02/27/2020

Parkinson’s disease researchers have used gene-editing tools to introduce the disorder’s most common genetic mutation into marmoset monkey stem cells and to successfully tamp down cellular chemistry that often goes awry in Parkinson...

Funding available for women’s health research by UW–Madison early-career faculty

02/26/2020

A funding opportunity is available for early-career faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison whose research focuses on women’s health or sex and gender differences.

Researchers wake monkeys by stimulating ‘engine’ of consciousness in brain

02/25/2020

A small amount of electricity delivered at a specific frequency to a particular point in the brain will snap a monkey out of even deep anesthesia, pointing to a circuit of brain activity key to consciousness and suggesting potential treatments for...

UW study designs novel approach for better understanding teens and technology

02/12/2020

What teens find important on social media is a better measure of how they interact with technology than how many minutes they spend using social media, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Exercise, brain function tied to Alzheimer's risk

02/11/2020

Regular aerobic exercise may decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease, or slow its progression, in adults who are at a higher risk, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health...

Funding opportunity: 2020 Community Impact Grant request for partnerships now available

02/05/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for its 2020 Community Impact Grants Program.

Stem cells could help cancer patients fight dangerous infections

01/30/2020

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a more efficient way to grow the white blood cells, which serve as front-line defenders against bacterial infections but are often depleted as a potentially deadly side effect o...

CDC Director Robert R. Redfield's visit canceled, alternate event planned

01/27/2020

Update as of January 27, 2020: Regrettably, Dr. Redfield has been called away on CDC business and is not able to join us at this time.

Campus experts present panel discussion on novel coronavirus outbreak

01/27/2020

Members of the UW–Madison campus community and the public are invited to a presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. entitled, “Hot Topics in Public Health: Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Real Time.” The discussion will...

UW-Madison study shows calorie restriction slows skeletal muscle aging

01/22/2020

Monkeys on calorie restricted diets age better than monkeys on a normal diet, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Call for posters: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Research Day

01/22/2020

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is now accepting abstracts for the 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Research Day poster session. The call for posters is open to students of all levels, trainees...

Wisconsin Partnership Program to host Advancing Health Equity 2020 conference

01/22/2020

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will host Advancing Health Equity 2020 on April 15.

Survey of the Health of Wisconsin now an ICTR Community-Academic Partnerships affiliate

01/14/2020

This November, the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) joined the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research’s Community-Academic Partnership program as an affiliate member.

Scoring system predicts seizure risk in hospitalized patients

01/14/2020

A new rating system can accurately predict which critically ill patients are in danger of having seizures while hospitalized, a large, multi-national trial shows.

Study: Access to Medicare increases cancer detection

01/13/2020

Access to Medicare significantly impacts detection of certain cancers and life expectancy following cancer diagnosis, according to a new study from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health that was recently published online in the Journal of Po...

Video: A new year's message from Dean Robert Golden

01/10/2020

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Dean Robert Golden, MD, shares some of the school's successes from 2019 and outlines priorities for 2020.

Study finds where you live affects brain health

01/06/2020

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may impact the brain, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

UW-Madison inventors aim to replace old-style breast-surgery marker

01/06/2020

Three University of Wisconsin–Madison innovators have invented a better way for surgeons to locate tumors during lumpectomies for breast cancer.

Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication

01/03/2020

Children and teens with bipolar depression responded better to an antipsychotic medicine if they had increased markers of inflammation in their blood, a new University of Wisconsin–Madison study shows.

UW Carbone Cancer Center physicians: All cancer patients should be screened for Hepatitis C

12/31/2019

All cancer patients should be screened for exposure to the Hepatitis C virus because cancer treatment can make an active viral infection worse, according to a statement published this month in the Journal of Oncology Practice.

Low genetic risk for ADHD may protect against negative life experiences

12/26/2019

A recent study shows that people at low genetic risk for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are not only less likely to have the disorder, they also have better than expected economic, health and behavioral outcomes in later life.

Ryan Denu named 2019 STAT Wunderkind

12/23/2019

Tennis is a huge part of medical student Ryan Denu’s life. Dating back to his days as an undergrad at the University of Wisconsin, he loved tennis. His passion for the game is evident: He played during high school in Brookfield, Wisconsin an...

Wisconsin Partnership Program welcomes new Oversight and Advisory Committee members

12/19/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to welcome three new members to the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC).

Survey of the Health of Wisconsin presents Latino Community Health Survey at conference

12/18/2019

The Wisconsin Research and Education Network recently invited Allison Rodriguez, a SHOW student investigator, to present at their annual conference in Madison.

New tool predicts three-dimensional organization of human chromosomes

12/12/2019

University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have developed a computational tool that can accurately predict the three-dimensional interactions between regions of human chromosomes.

Lawrence Brown selected to lead County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

12/10/2019

The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute has named leading population health researcher Lawrence Brown, Ph.D., as the next director of County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.

Delirium linked to brain injury after severe surgery

12/05/2019

Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health discovered that delirium following severe surgery may be associated with brain injury.

UW study finds cyberbullying media coverage overuses emotional, fear-based language

12/02/2019

Newspaper articles about cyberbullying use more emotional language and fear-based reporting than articles about off-line bullying.

UW rural medical education program announces latest students

11/27/2019

Students from Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota have earned spots in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine.

Lynn Schnapp named chair of UW-Madison Department of Medicine

11/19/2019

A pulmonologist and leading researcher on lung injury and repair, Lynn M. Schnapp, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Native American Center for Health Professions receives $1 million grant renewal

11/19/2019

A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health center will once again be the recipient of a competitive national grant to recruit American Indian and Alaska Native students into the field of medicine.

Injectable, flexible electrode could replace rigid nerve-stimulating implants

11/18/2019

By electrically stimulating nerves, neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe chronic pain, and treat depression and a host of other health conditions without the use of conventional drugs like opioids.

Can ‘smart toilets’ be the next health data wellspring?

11/18/2019

Wearable, smart technologies are transforming the ability to monitor and improve health, but a decidedly low-tech commodity — the humble toilet — may have potential to outperform them all.

Nation’s first and only rural Ob-Gyn residency program expands

11/14/2019

The nation’s only rural Ob-Gyn residency program is expanding. Starting October 7, Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, Wisconsin will join the rural rotation as a part of the UW Ob-Gyn rural-residency program.

Healthy Communities Designation celebrates and encourages local health improvement efforts

11/13/2019

The Healthy Communities Designation program seeks to recognize communities throughout the state for their efforts to improve the health of their residents.

21st century medicine helps Amish deal with rare, inherited illnesses

10/30/2019

LA FARGE, Wisconsin – There is no car in the driveway, neither phone nor electricity in the house. Handmade clothes dry on the line.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces new research awards through Collaborative Health Sciences Program

10/30/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced awards to three interdisciplinary research projects to address significant and diverse health and healthcare issues through its Collaborative Health Sci...

Wisconsin Partnership Program Announces $2.4 Million in Community Collaboration Grant Awards

10/29/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has announced its 2019 Community Collaboration Grant awards. The awards will provide training and technical assistance and funding to strengthen community organizatio...

Survey of the Health of Wisconsin team presents at international conference

10/28/2019

From Aug. 25-28, SHOW team members Kristen Malecki, PhD, MPH; Amy Schultz, MS, and Alex Spicer attended the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) Conference in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Binge drinking costs Wisconsin $4 billion annually

10/28/2019

A new study by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute reveals the financial magnitude of adult binge drinking in Wisconsin.

Study: Higher social media engagement with marijuana marketing linked to higher rates of use

10/22/2019

One in three youth in states with legal recreational marijuana (cannabis) engage with marijuana brands on social media.

UW–Madison’s Jonathan Patz elected to National Academy of Medicine

10/21/2019

Jonathan Patz, MD, MPH, professor and director of the Global Health Institute at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has been elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine in recognition of his pioneering research showing the risk global c...

Wisconsin's First Prevention Research Center to focus on mother-baby health

10/18/2019

Wisconsin’s first Prevention Research Center is coming to UW-Madison thanks to a five-year, $3.7 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces awards to health equity initiatives

10/16/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced its 2019 Community Impact Grant awards for initiatives working to improve health and health equity across Wisconsin. The grants sup...

Carbone Cancer Center oncologist identifies unconscious gender bias

10/11/2019

When speaking at the world’s largest international oncology conference, female speakers were addressed less often by their professional title compared to male speakers, and were more likely to be introduced by their first name only.

Study: Face-to-face communication key to job satisfaction in primary-care clinics

10/10/2019

Frequent face-to-face communication among all care team members in primary-care clinics may boost overall job satisfaction for health care professionals, according to a recent study by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

After heart attack, former Badgers wide receiver J.C. Dawkins focuses on spreading healthy habits

10/08/2019

Wisconsin Badger, Rose Bowl champion, football coach, husband, father, mentor, friend — and heart attack survivor. J.C. Dawkins has held many titles throughout his football career and life, but the one he least expected — heart attack survivor — i...

UW researchers use stem cells to develop in vitro vocal folds

10/04/2019

Researchers at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have created an in vitro 3-D model of human vocal fold tissue (called mucosa) that could improve our understanding and treatment of disorders affecting the human voice.

Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Department tapped for $11.8 million national coordinating center

10/02/2019

A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and his team have been chosen to lead the nation’s coordinating center for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials Network (CP-CTNet).

Michael Newton named chair of biostatistics and medical informatics

10/01/2019

A leader in the use of statistical computing and inference in areas including genomics, molecular biology and cancer, Michael Newton, PhD, has been named chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics at the University of Wiscons...

Comments sought on Wisconsin Partnership Program 2018-19 Annual Report

09/30/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health has released its draft July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 Annual Report for public comment.

Thomas 'Rock' Mackie receives gold medal from American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

09/25/2019

Dr. Thomas “Rock” Mackie, of the UW Carbone Cancer Center, will receive the Gold Medal Award for his contributions to cancer treatment from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the world’s premier radiation oncolo...

Disparities between racial, ethnic mortality rates expand in U.S. for certain age groups

09/24/2019

After years of improving mortality rates in the United States, rates have increased, and between certain racial and ethnic groups the gap is widening depending on age.

Affordable Care Act slashed the uninsured rate among people with diabetes

09/23/2019

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided health insurance for an estimated 1.9 million people with diabetes, according to a newly published study.

Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality Health Disparities Report details gaps

09/20/2019

A new landmark study released September 19, 2019 by the Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality (WCHQ) and supported by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, provides a unique set of data, not available elsewhere, that sheds light on how ...

UW-Madison cancer research conference focuses on targeted radionuclide therapy

09/19/2019

University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosting a national conference on targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT), a promising new technology that combines cytotoxic radioisotopes with molecularly targeted agents to produce an anti-cancer therapy capable of...

Michael Abernethy named to Air Ambulance and Patient Billing Advisory Committee

09/19/2019

Michael Abernethy, MD, has been named to a new federal Air Ambulance and Patient Billing (AAPB) Advisory Committee.

Wisconsin Partnership Program welcomes Jennifer Stegall to the Oversight and Advisory Committee

09/19/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Commissioner of Insurance, Mark Afable, has appointed Jennifer Stegall to the Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC).

Media advisory: equity in correctional health care

09/16/2019

People who are incarcerated have unique and often complex healthcare needs. In an event hosted by Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, attendees will hear from experts about their careers and experiences within the correctional health...

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks 2019 New Investigator Program grant applicants

09/12/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty to submit a preliminary application for a New Investigator Program grant. Awards are up to $150,000 over two years.

'Clamp' regulates message transfer between mammal neurons

09/10/2019

A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving, but the brake is on. The system is ready to go, but under tight control.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Seeks Oversight and Advisory Committee Member

08/23/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking nominations to fill a public member vacancy in the category of “community health advocate” on the Oversight and Advisory Committee.

Elizabeth Nugent named chief clinical research officer

08/22/2019

Elizabeth “Betsy” Nugent, MSPH, CCRP, will become the inaugural Director of Clinical Trials Development and Accreditation/Chief Clinical Research Officer, effective September 3. Nugent is charged with leading the establishment of the S...

Electronic records pin broad set of health risks on genetic premutation

08/21/2019

It was long believed the FMR1 premutation — an excessive number of trinucleotide repeats in the FMR1 gene — had no direct effect on the people who carry it. Until recently, the only recognized effect on the carriers of the flawed gene was the risk...

Single protein plays important dual shipping role in the brain

08/15/2019

Just as a packaging breakdown can hamstring delivery of cables, switches and connectors to a house under construction, removing a protein from neurons can block the “shipment” of proteins to developing axons.

Changing a single molecule in the brain can alleviate anxiety

08/15/2019

A new study shows, for the first time in primates, that altering one particular molecule in a specific brain region can change “dispositional anxiety,” the tendency to perceive many situations as threatening. The finding provides hope ...

Q&A with new Clinical Continuing Education Director Marcia Slattery

08/14/2019

Marcia Slattery, M.D., MHSc, professor of psychiatry and pediatrics in the School of Medicine and Public Health, was recently appointed Clinical Continuing Education Director in the Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Pub...

Study finds major surgery is associated with minor cognitive decline

08/08/2019

A new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has revealed that major surgery is associated with only a minor decline in cognitive ability.

UW launches nation's first cell therapy trial for kidney transplant patients

08/06/2019

For the first time in the United States, a research team will test a personalized cell therapy to treat a common and serious complication facing kidney transplant patients.

Lessons of conventional imaging let scientists see around corners

08/05/2019

Along with flying and invisibility, high on the list of every child’s aspirational superpowers is the ability to see through or around walls or other visual obstacles.

Fear of more dangerous second Zika, dengue infections unfounded in monkeys

08/05/2019

An initial infection with dengue virus did not prime monkeys for an especially virulent infection of Zika virus, according to a study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Nor did a bout with Zika make a follow-on dengue infection more...

Bike share aims to serve, enhance health in Wisconsin Rapids

08/02/2019

On a blazing hot July afternoon, cooled with only a hint of a breeze, I am pushing pedals on a three-wheel, two-passenger trike. To my left, Will Hascall is doing the same thing, with more experience and better results, as we labor up the Jackson ...

SHOW partners with Community Care of Milwaukee

08/01/2019

The Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) has partnered with Community Care, Inc. of Milwaukee to further their common goal of improving the health of Wisconsin's residents.

Wisconsin rule limiting full-contact practice in high school football cuts concussion rate by more than half

07/30/2019

The rate of sport-related concussions during high school football practice in Wisconsin decreased by 57 percent following a rule change limiting the amount and duration of full-contact activities during practice, according to a new study by resear...

Simultaneous infection by two viruses the key to studying rare lymphoma

07/29/2019

New research has found that a rare blood cancer can be simulated in the lab only by simultaneously infecting white blood cells with two viruses typically found in the tumors.

Thanks to science, parasite can have sex in mice, not just cats

07/29/2019

Toxoplasma gondii, a single-celled parasite perhaps best known for its ability to trick mice into taking potentially fatal risks around cats and, in humans, as a serious threat to fetal health, has given up a long-held secret of its reproduction.

Can a sleep device give deep-space explorers a good night's rest?

07/24/2019

The Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness (WISC) will be one of two sites for testing a device that might improve sleep and thus waking performance for people on long space voyages.

SHOW staff member recognized for work in underserved communities

07/20/2019

Tara Jackson, a field interviewer and community engagement specialist with the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin, along with the All of Us Milwaukee team, were named corporate sponsor of the year by United Migrant Opportunity Services.

Kim McDowell hired as associate director of regulatory affairs for Program for Advanced Cell Therapy

07/16/2019

Dr. Kim McDowell has been appointed to oversee the regulatory affairs of the Program for Advanced Cell Therapy (PACT).

Investigation into fungal infection reveals genetic vulnerability in Hmong

07/15/2019

Ten years ago, in Marathon County, Wisconsin, 55 people were sickened by an uncommon fungal infection called blastomycosis. Thirty patients were hospitalized. Two people died.

Jonathan Engle earns Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

07/15/2019

Jonathan Engle, PhD, assistant professor of medical physics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is one of four promising young UW-Madison researchers named a winner of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scient...

Researchers probe cell division defects to gain insight into cancer

07/08/2019

From bugs to plants to animals, for all living things to grow they must create more cells.

UW-Madison, UW-Platteville explore physician assistant partnership

07/05/2019

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and UW-Madison are exploring a new collaboration aimed at addressing a shortage of physician assistants in underserved rural areas.

Video: Learn how the Wisconsin Partnership Program is improving health

06/25/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program supports researchers, educators and community organizations across Wisconsin to improve our state’s health and well-being.

Innovative Wisconsin telehealth program dramatically boosts diabetic eye screening

06/25/2019

Thanks to an unusual telehealth program, a rural Wisconsin health system has seen a 35 percent increase over a three-year period in diabetic eye screenings, a boost that far exceeded expectations.

Wisconsin Partnership Program grant aimed at improving care of residents living with dementia

06/25/2019

Art Walaszek, MD, has been awarded a $200,000 Opportunity Grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program for the project “Enabling Clinicians and Health care Trainees to Improve the Care of Wisconsin Residents Living with Dementia.”

The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families announces partnership with Population Health Institute

06/21/2019

The Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families, with continued support from the Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, is pleased to announce that it will continue and enhance its work in Southeastern Wiscons...

Study: risk-based breast cancer screenings lack predictive value

06/17/2019

Starting breast-cancer screenings based on personal risk factors instead of age in women 40-49 years of age may significantly delay the detection of some early-stage breast cancers while also decreasing the number of false-positive mammograms and ...

UW study provides potential treatment strategy for aggressive lymphoma

06/12/2019

A research team at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center has found a new tumor-causing mechanism that contributes to the development of the most common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

William Calkins honored with Max Fox Award for medical education

06/11/2019

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health will bestow the prestigious 2018 Max Fox Preceptor Award to a family practice doctor from Westby.

Health Equity Leadership Institute to convene on campus June 17-21

06/10/2019

Dozens of researchers from around the country will soon come to UW-Madison for a research and leadership immersion program to help increase the number of minority researchers investigating health disparities and health equity.

Darcie Moore, Zachary Morris receive 2019 Shaw Scientist Awards

06/04/2019

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health assistant professor of neuroscience Darcie Moore, PhD, and assistant professor of human oncology Zachary Morris, MD, PhD, are recipients of 2019 Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Mi...

Kelly McQueen named chair of anesthesiology

06/03/2019

A leader in global anesthesia and surgery, Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH, has been named chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Jonathan Temte named associate dean for public health and community engagement

05/23/2019

A key player in nationwide vaccine policy with a passion for connecting medical research with community needs, Jonathan L. Temte, MD, PhD, MS, will serve as the next associate dean for public health and community engagement at the University of Wi...

Graduation 2019: Health sciences programs celebrate commencement

05/20/2019

Four years ago, Arian Frost was a first-year medical student standing in line at Memorial Union waiting to go on stage as her grandmother watched.

Study: 'Protective' headgear does not prevent sport-related concussions in soccer players

05/20/2019

The use of protective headgear among high school soccer players does not result in fewer or less severe sport-related concussions compared to players who wear no headgear at all, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wiscons...

Researchers reveal the pioneering role of Zelda in zygotic gene activation

05/17/2019

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have developed a novel strategy to address the role of vital proteins during early embryonic development.

Biomolecular chemistry researcher David Brow develops improved method for tracking molecular signals in living cells

05/16/2019

A University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher has established a new approach to understanding how protein and RNA molecules in a cell cooperate to direct the proper expression of genes.

SHOW study finds LGBT health disparities

05/13/2019

Findings from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW), a population-based health examination survey, show that there are disparities in health outcomes, healthcare access and quality among LGBT individuals in Wisconsin.

'Bad guy' fibrocytes could help rebuild damaged tissue

05/13/2019

Welham’s group was already studying the role fibrocytes play in wound healing. Fibrocytes are seen as “bad actors” that lead to scarring. In the monocyte family of blood cells, they arise from the bone marrow and are usually foun...

13 Carbone Cancer Center researchers earn prestigious campus and national awards

05/10/2019

Thirteen University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researchers have earned prestigious campus honors. The awards were announced in early May.

UW researchers receive $15 million from NIH for Alzheimer's research

05/09/2019

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center will establish, among other activities, a first-of-its-kind research program into improving the care of Alzheimer’s patients and reducing caregiver stress through a $15 million grant fr...

Researchers identify genes associated with facial beauty

05/06/2019

Researchers have discovered that an individual’s sex determines where in the genome are genes that affect perceived facial attractiveness.

Aaron Struck wins award for research to better predict seizures

05/03/2019

Epilepsy physician and researcher Aaron Struck, MD, won the INFORMS Analytics Society Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA) for research in how to better predict seizures in patients with critical illness.

Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers hires Elizabeth Bush as new statewide director

05/01/2019

The Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program has hired a new statewide director. Elizabeth Bush will oversee Wisconsin’s AHEC state program office at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks applicants for 2019 Community Collaboration Grants

05/01/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for its 2019 Community Collaboration Grant Program.

Nathaniel Chin shares the inspiration behind his Alzheimer's podcast

04/29/2019

Every other week, Nathaniel Chin, MD, interviews experts about Alzheimer’s disease research, news and caregiver support for his podcast, Dementia Matters. 

University of Wisconsin-led study identifies why some colds cause asthma attacks in children

04/19/2019

Upper respiratory infections remain one of the most common triggers of asthma attacks in children, but not every cold leads to a dangerous worsening of symptoms, even among children with severe asthma. The reasons for this have mostly gone unanswe...

Video: Robert Dempsey on being a teacher of doctors

04/12/2019

Robert Dempsey, MD, chair of neurological surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is a skilled clinician, distinguished researcher and dedicated teacher and mentor.

Study shows disparities in contraceptive care for sexual-minority women

04/10/2019

Young sexual-minority women frequently encounter stigma or misinformation in health care settings that can compromise their ability to get the contraception they need, according to a new study from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at th...

Carbone Cancer Center members take new leadership roles

04/09/2019

Four members of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center have been named to new leadership roles.

UW program for advanced cell therapy launches first clinical trial

04/07/2019

For the first time in Wisconsin, a research team will test a personalized cell therapy to treat a common and serious complication in bone-marrow transplant patients.

UW-Madison helps confront rural health crisis

04/04/2019

Multiple UW–Madison sources, including faculty and education programs of the School of Medicine and Public Health, are interviewed in “Medicine on Main Street,” a new documentary about the health care challenges rural areas of Wisconsi...

Amy Kind receives award for geriatric research

03/27/2019

Amy Kind, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been given a prestigious award by the American Geriatrics Society.

Personalized in vitro model enables drug screening for kidney cancer

03/25/2019

One way to treat the most common type of kidney cancer is to use anti-angiogenic drugs to cut off the blood supply to the tumors, but patients respond differently to the drugs, and choosing the wrong one can make the cancer grow faster.

Ozaukee healthiest, Menominee least healthy in 2019 County Health Rankings

03/21/2019

Ozaukee County ranks healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee County is the least healthy county in the state, again, according to the annual County Health Rankings, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin...

Jennifer Edgoose, Melissa Metoxen named UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color for 2019

03/19/2019

Two members of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health community have been named UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color for 2018-19.

Isthmus Project picked for name of new UW Health innovation hub

03/19/2019

UW Health is proud to announce the name of its new innovation hub, and it has a local flavor.

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks applications for Collaborative Health Sciences Program Grants

03/14/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty and staff to submit a preliminary application for a Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant.

Search for new antibiotics gets major funding boost

03/07/2019

Collecting bugs across the globe will continue and expand for a multidisciplinary research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Vote for UW-Madison in STAT bracket challenge

03/06/2019

Four faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences are currently in contention for the STAT Madness 2019, a bracket-style, multiple-round competition to f...

Wisconsin Partnership Program releases 2019 Community Impact Grant request for partnerships

03/06/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking applicants for its 2019 Community Impact Grants Program.

Kirsten Gunderson receives Promising Medical Student Surgery Education Research Award

03/05/2019

A third-year medical student at UW-Madison recently received a prestigious national award for her work in surgical-education research.

Ed Chapman wins prestigious Sir Bernard Katz award

03/04/2019

Ed Chapman, PhD, has been awarded the Sir Bernard Katz award and will give a lecture at The Biophysical Society’s annual meeting this week, where he will also receive the award.

Sheri Johnson named to National Academies group

02/20/2019

The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute’s director will be one of the few people responsible for identifying the defining criteria for public health in the United States over the next decade.

Kelleher joins exclusive company as Hastings Center Fellow

02/14/2019

Paul Kelleher, associate professor of medical history and bioethics, was recently elected a fellow of the Hastings Center, a national bioethics research institute.

Whitney Stevens-Sostre named Yale Ciencia fellow

02/14/2019

Whitey Stevens-Sostre, a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison neuroscience training program, has been named a Yale Ciencia fellow.

The Ride funds $365,000 in research at Carbone Cancer Center

02/11/2019

On a beautiful September Sunday, hundreds of bicyclists pedaled the roads of eastern Dane County on The Ride to raise money for cancer research.

UW team shows progress in search for new antibiotics

02/11/2019

Collecting bugs across the globe is paying off for a multidisciplinary research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Announces Five-Year Plan for 2019-2024

02/08/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is pleased to present its 2019-2024 Five-Year Plan, which was approved by the UW System Board of Regents in December, 2018 and goes into effect March, 2019.

Thomas Mackie to lead new joint innovation initiative between UW Health and School of Medicine and Public Health

02/06/2019

UW Health has selected Thomas “Rock” Mackie to be the inaugural leader of the health system’s innovation initiative, which it is pursuing in partnership with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Wisconsin Partnership Program 2018 Annual Report Now Available

01/30/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is pleased to share its 2018 Annual Report and Outcomes Report.

Science and Medicine Graduate Research Scholars (SciMed GRS) to hold director candidate presentations

01/29/2019

The search committee for the Science and Medicine Graduate Research Scholars (SciMed) program director position enthusiastically announces four finalists who have been invited to give public presentations.

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces 2018 New Investigator Program grantees

01/28/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded four grants through its New Investigator Program.

Ryan Coller wins federal challenge for app to help children with complex care needs

01/18/2019

A team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the College of Engineering have won a share of a $100,000 award to develop technology for families caring at home for children with complex medical needs...

Wisconsin Partnership Program announces Collaborative Health Sciences Award recipients

01/15/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health announces four new awards through its Collaborative Health Sciences Program. The new awards provide up to $600,000 each over three years to support the work of collab...

UW’s Wisconsin Active Together Program adds 14 new members

01/10/2019

Fourteen Wisconsin communities and organizations have joined a statewide initiative that works to promote active lifestyles in communities.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Catalyst Grants awarded to 15 projects across Wisconsin

01/09/2019

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded $750,000 to 15 community-driven projects to catalyze innovative ideas to improve health equity in Wisconsin.

View a new year's message from Dean Golden for 2019

01/07/2019

Please take a moment to watch a special message from Robert N. Golden, MD, dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in which he reflects on 2018 and looks ahead to 2019.

SciMed GRS program seeks new director

01/03/2019

The Science and Medicine Graduate Research Scholars (SciMed GRS) program has reached its 10-year milestone. 

Call for posters: 2019 Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Research Day

01/03/2019

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center invites campus researchers to submit their poster abstracts for the 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Research Day poster session.

UW paper nabs top honor from American Public Health Association for life-expectancy analysis

12/31/2018

Work published by three University of Wisconsin researchers regarding decreasing the gap in life expectancy of the United States population compared to European peers, earned top honors from the American Public Health Association.

First Carbone Cancer Center patient receives experimental therapy to prevent infections during chemotherapy

12/20/2018

Michael Toelle, superintendent of the Tomorrow River Schools, recently became the first patient at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center to be infused with an experimental cellular therapy designed to prevent infections in leukemia pat...

Study: post-surgery opioid prescription rates for children vary by region

12/20/2018

More than 50 percent of children who undergo umbilical hernia repair are given opioids after surgery, according to new findings by a research team at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Limited access to athletic trainers leads to unreported, mismanaged sports concussions

12/19/2018

Student athletes attending high schools with limited access to athletic trainers are far less likely to have a sport-related concussion identified, assessed and managed properly, compared to schools with athletic trainers available consistent...

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center seeks proposals for developmental projects

12/19/2018

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is accepting applications for its new Alzheimer’s Disease Developmental Projects awards, which offer up to $150,000 to support one- or two-year feasibility studies targeting rese...

SHOW initiative to support grant development

12/17/2018

One of the goals of the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW) is to support cutting-edge health research at the University of Wisconsin by providing a cost-effective research infrastructure and a vast biorepository of human biospecimens suitabl...

Children may undergo unnecessary surgery to fix umbilical hernias

12/13/2018

Wisconsin surgeons are performing more umbilical hernia repairs on patients two years old or younger, and more umbilical hernia repairs per capita, compared to surgeons in two other states, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin S...

Inherited brain pathway underlies the risk for anxiety and depression

12/12/2018

In studies of young rhesus monkeys, researchers from the University of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry have discovered brain pathways that underlie children’s vulnerability to develop anxiety and depression later in life.

Wisconsin researchers well-represented at international radiation oncology conference

12/12/2018

The 60th annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the world’s premier radiation oncology society, got underway this week in San Antonio, Texas, with a strong Wisconsin presence.

School of Medicine and Public Health receives full LCME accreditation

12/06/2018

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health recently earned the highest level of accreditation possible for a United States medical degree program.

SHOW launches pilot health survey in Latino community

12/04/2018

Wisconsin is a state with stark and persistent health disparities disproportionally affecting racial and ethnic minorities and rural populations. Milwaukee is one the most segregated cities in the U.S. with 40 percent of its population being Afric...

UW Carbone blood researchers to present at hematology conference

11/30/2018

When dozens of University of Wisconsin blood researchers escape to sunny San Diego this weekend, they will not just be there for the weather – they are attending the American Society for Hematology’s (ASH) Annual Conference.

Functional nasal surgery relieves chronic headaches

11/30/2018

A review of 39 studies by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shows functional nasal surgery can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in some patients.

Breast cancer expert Kari Wisinski joins Big Ten research leadership

11/20/2018

Kari Wisinski, MD, a breast cancer specialist with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, has been named to the steering committee of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium.

Hypertension, obesity escalate memory loss in people at risk for Alzheimer’s

11/14/2018

A new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health shows people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease who have high blood pressure or are overweight experience declines in memory and thinking skills at double the rat...

Mutations in key blood cell protein disrupt development, predispose to leukemia

11/12/2018

When a key gene in blood cell development, GATA-2, is mutated, it causes a predisposition to the development of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and the changes in GATA-2 were believed to diminish its protein function. 

New academic home for clinical and health informatics

11/12/2018

This summer, the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health further expanded their commitment to medical informatics by launching the UW Clinical and Health Info...

Wisconsin Partnership grant recipient among Time magazine's 50 most influential people in health care

11/12/2018

Aaron Perry, a Madison-area community leader and Wisconsin Partnership Program grantee, has been selected as one of TIME magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Health Care for 2018.

Facts and figures about the 2018 incoming class

11/07/2018

Each fall, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health welcomes a new class of students who will become doctors, physical therapists, physician assistants, genetic counselors, public health professionals and biomedical scienti...

Beth Drolet named chair of Department of Dermatology

11/07/2018

Beth Drolet, MD, will become the next chair of the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Sean Ronnekleiv-Kelly earns 2018 Carbone Young Investigator Award

11/05/2018

Sean Ronnekleiv-Kelly, MD, a surgical oncologist with the UW Carbone Cancer Center and Department of Surgery, has been awarded the 2018 Paul P. Carbone Young Investigator Award to study causes of and treatments for pancreatic cancer. He joine...

Collaborative project seeks to develop 'patient safety passport'

11/01/2018

A fall sends an elderly woman to the emergency room. After a short hospital stay, she returns to her nursing home, where she avoids walking for fear of another slip. In the meantime, though, she develops a blood clot that prompts another trip to t...

Upcoming event focuses on men's health

10/31/2018

Getting men to talk about their health at all takes some doing, so Second Baptist Church is hosting a Madison event targeted at men’s health awareness. As a collaborative effort with the Cancer Health Disparities Initiative of the UW Carbone...

Wisconsin Partnership Program Awards $4 million to health equity initiatives

10/25/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has announced $4 million in awards to initiatives working to improve health and health equity across Wisconsin.

Social Media Adolescent Health Research Team seeks proposals to study mental wellness and technology

10/23/2018

The relationship between mental wellness and technology is a hot topic, yet it is underexplored, according to the head of the University of Wisconsin Social Media Adolescent Health Research Team (SMAHRT).

Financial incentives help Medicaid recipients quit smoking

10/23/2018

The use of modest financial incentives to engage with the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a cost-effective option for increasing smoking quit rates among Medicaid recipients, according to research at the University of Wisconsin School of Medic...

Mutation in common protein triggers tangles, chaos inside brain cells

10/23/2018

A pioneer in the study of neural cells revealed how a single mutation affecting the most common protein in a supporting brain cell produces devastating, fibrous globs.

Jonathan Temte receives 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Public Health Award

10/10/2018

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has announced that Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, professor of family medicine and community health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been honored with the 2018 AAFP...

Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine welcomes entering class of 2018

10/05/2018

Twenty-six students from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan have earned spots in the Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine.

UW-Madison researchers discover cause of rare genetic blood disorder

10/04/2018

An eight-year quest to find the cause of a disease has apparently ended now that scientists at UW-Madison have identified the mutations that produce a form of myelofibrosis, a rare genetic blood disorder.

Clinical prospects for stem cells begin to emerge

09/26/2018

Twenty years after the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s James Thomson derived the first human embryonic stem cell lines (ESC), his revolutionary discovery is just beginning to emerge on the clinical landscape.

Alzheimer's renewal grant to focus on biomarkers of the disease

09/25/2018

The Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) has been awarded a five-year, $19 million renewal grant from the National Institutes of Health to enable in-depth study of molecular hallmarks of the disease in the brain and spinal fl...

Joshua Coon honored for outstanding achievements in proteomics

09/24/2018

Joshua Coon, PhD, professor of biomolecular chemistry and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has earned a Discovery in Proteomic Sciences Award from the Human Proteome Organization (HUPO).

Deneen Wellik named chair of cell and regenerative biology

09/21/2018

Deneen Wellik, PhD, has been chosen as the next chair of the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Inaugural Wisconsin Healthy Communities Named

09/17/2018

Thirty-one Wisconsin communities have been recognized for their work to improve health in their communities.

Ed Chapman Wins Pew Innovation Fund Award

09/14/2018

The Pew Charitable Trust announced today that Ed Chapman, PhD, professor of neuroscience in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is one of a dozen leading “Innovation Fund” researchers who will collaborate ...

UW-Madison study is first to link cadmium exposure to lower ability to see contrast

09/14/2018

Cadmium exposure may increase the risk for problems with a key component of good vision, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Amy Kind elected new chair of Wisconsin Partnership Program Oversight and Advisory Committee

09/11/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is pleased to announce that Amy Kind, MD, PhD has been elected as chair of the Oversight and Advisory Committee. Recommended by Dean Robert N. Golden, MD, Dr. Kind began her new role in July 2018, and follows...

Blockages in nerve-cell protein “factory” implicated in neurodegenerative disease

09/05/2018

A molecular basis underlying the neurodegenerative condition hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) has been identified in a study by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers. The research, published in Cell Reports, s...

Mental health in pregnancy may affect development of newborns’ brains

09/05/2018

Many factors can influence the development of a baby during pregnancy and after birth, but until recently, researchers knew little about the relationship between an expectant mother’s mental health and the subsequent development of her baby ...

Robert Fettiplace's explorations of the inner ear earn him the Kavli Prize

09/04/2018

When Robert Fettiplace, PhD, talks about the joy of discovery, he captures the spirit that drove explorers over mountains and into the deepest caves.

UW to test using MDMA to treat PTSD

09/01/2018

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health will take part in a multisite Food and Drug Administration-approved Phase III trial investigating MDMA as an adjunct to psychotherapy for the tre...

Mary Ehlenbach wins inaugural Paster Family Foundation Innovation Award

08/30/2018

Mary Ehlenbach, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, is the inaugural winner of the Paster Family Foundation Innovation Award.

Researchers discover mechanism controlling zinc

08/21/2018

Researchers have uncovered how a trace metal controls the generation of red blood cells, which are critical for life.

Jennifer Smilowitz elected fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine

08/17/2018

Jennifer Smilowitz, PhD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AA...

Wisconsin researchers receive $60 million from NIH for All of Us research program

08/15/2018

Four Wisconsin medical and scientific organizations – Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin and BloodCenter of Wisconsin, part of Versit...

Global Health projects receive funding

08/01/2018

Four projects led by University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health faculty and staff received funding from the Global Health Institute.

Researchers trace Parkinson’s damage in the heart

07/30/2018

A new way to examine stress and inflammation in the heart will help Parkinson’s researchers test new therapies and explore an unappreciated way the disease puts people at risk of falls and hospitalization.

Scientists discover cause of aging-related disease in mice, then reverse its symptoms

07/30/2018

In a study published in Aging Cell, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison show that mice making too much of a human protein called AT-1 show signs of early aging and premature death, which are also symptoms of the human disorder proge...

Jonathan Jaffery appointed to Medicare Payment Advisory Commission

07/27/2018

Jonathan Jaffery, MD, senior vice president and chief population health officer for UW Health and professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been appointed to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commis...

UW-Madison establishes state’s first and only addiction hotline for providers

07/26/2018

In what is believed to be a national first, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in conjunction with UW Health, has established a new resource for Wisconsin primary-care physicians and other providers to help them successfully manage patients with...

UW research on display at Alzheimer's conference

07/25/2018

More than 50 UW-Madison researchers presented work at the 2018 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Chicago, Illinois, this week. The event is the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the scientific study of dem...

Evie Carchman awarded grant to study anal cancer

07/25/2018

While people infected with HIV are living longer due to better therapies, their weakened immune systems are linked to what is now a leading cause of death in the HIV population: cancer.

Early hormone therapy not associated with cognitive harm

07/23/2018

Hormone therapy is not associated with cognitive harm for women if therapy begins around the age of menopause in healthy women, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison research presented this week at the 2018 Alzheimer’s Association Int...

Cai group recognized for research achievements at annual imaging meeting

07/10/2018

The Molecular Imaging and Nanotechnology Laboratory had another successful year at June's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.

Forgotten molecules find new purpose at Carbone Cancer Center

07/10/2018

On a rainy day last fall, chemist Scott Wildman left his office on the UW–Madison campus and drove to a retirement community on the city’s west side to bring 40 years of scientific work out of the dark.

Wisconsin Partnership Program awards boost community-driven projects

07/10/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded nearly $400,000 to eight community-driven projects with innovative ideas to improve health equity in Wisconsin. The grants were award...

2018 Catalyst Grant applications open

07/09/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is seeking applicants for its 2018 Community Catalyst Grant Program. Now in its second year, the Community Catalyst Grant Program provides funding to support creative health equity approaches designed to actively ...

Oneida collaborations earn community partnership awards

07/03/2018

Two centers within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health were recognized for their collaborations with the Oneida Nation.

Cell therapy is the future, and Wisconsin is the place

07/03/2018

Medicine is rapidly approaching a great advance that will augment or replace drugs with human cells for treating a range of intractable conditions, an expert in cell therapy told the Wisconsin Technology Council on June 26.

Exercise and meditation appear to reduce common colds and flu

07/03/2018

Training in mindfulness meditation or exercise may protect against the common cold and influenza, according to research results from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Combination therapy for asthma in adults is safe, study confirms

06/29/2018

Results from the largest asthma safety trial in the United States suggest that combination therapies containing both inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) do not significantly increase the risk of serious asthma-related eve...

UW-Madison debuts first-of-its kind neighborhood map to guide medical decision-making

06/28/2018

Socio-economic factors can affect health in surprising ways.

JD Sauer earns $500,000 award to study how cells guard against pathogens

06/27/2018

Thanks to a prestigious national award, a researcher at UW-Madison will have a chance to learn exactly how cells protect themselves from pathogens that invade the cytosol, the watery fluid in which organelles live inside the cell.

Society of Neurological Surgeons honors Robert Dempsey

06/21/2018

Robert Dempsey, MD, chairman of neurosurgery in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is the third recipient of the national society’s Medical Student Teaching Award.

UW Carbone study to look for ways to personalize therapy in colorectal cancer

06/15/2018

A five-year, $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute will support UW Carbone Cancer Center physician-researcher Dusty Deming, MD, and colleagues in their pursuit of more effective treatments for colorectal-cancer patients.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018

06/11/2018

A new class of health professionals and scientists graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health May 11-12.

Tool links health care organizations, public to improve the health of Wisconsinites

06/08/2018

Wisconsin residents can now consult an online tool to learn exactly what their local communities are doing to improve health.

Health Equity Leadership Institute aims to advance health disparities research

06/07/2018

Dozens of researchers from around the country will soon come to UW-Madison for a “boot camp” to help increase the number of minority researchers investigating health disparities and health equity.

Wisconsin’s obesity map: The ZIP codes weigh in

06/05/2018

Health researchers have compiled a searchable map of obesity in America’s Dairyland by ZIP code, and the picture is alarming.

Analysis: Promising cell type represents new frontier for treating disease

06/01/2018

A type of cell drawn from certain body tissues shows enormous potential to treat a range of diseases in the United States and Europe, but it must first receive federal approval as a regulated pharmaceutical.

Robert Fettiplace wins 2018 Kavli Prize for hearing research

05/31/2018

Robert Fettiplace, PhD, who pioneered techniques to better understand the physiology of hearing, was announced as one of the winners of the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience, one of the world’s preeminent scientific honors, for work that helped un...

Valerie Gilchrist earns family medicine leadership award

05/31/2018

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Chair Valerie Gilchrist, MD, has been honored with the 2018 F. Marian Bishop Leadership Award by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.

Jing Zhang named Centennial Professor of Oncology

05/30/2018

Jing Zhang, PhD, of the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, has been named the new Centennial Professor of Oncology.

Neuroscientists discover part of the brain's 'wake up' system

05/29/2018

Scientists have long known that the thalamus, a structure in the middle of the brain, was involved in arousal, but new research from the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness (WISC) identifies the sub-region that helps us wake up from sl...

UW-Madison researchers discover effective way to generate powerful blood cells for immunotherapy

05/25/2018

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have found a potentially improved method for creating T cells to treat cancer and infections.

UW researchers identify arterial hemogenic endothelial cells that can function as lymphoid precursors

05/18/2018

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have used human stem cells to make blood-forming cells and demonstrated that they can function as lymphoid precursors, or the earliest cells from which various immune c...

Temte named to federal advisory committee in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

05/18/2018

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health professor Jonathan Temte, MD, PhD, has been named to a Centers for Disease Control federal advisory committee by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar II.

Wisconsin Partnership Program Seeks New Investigator Program Grant Applicants

05/16/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty to submit a preliminary application for a New Investigator Program grant. Awards are now up to $150,000 over two years.

'Black boxes' may help understand the brain and other complex systems

05/09/2018

While much of science seeks to understand complex systems by reducing them to their smallest elements, a team of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health neuroscientists argues that studying the big picture can be superior.

Study seeks 'extreme survivors' of metastatic breast cancer

05/08/2018

Some patients can live for years, and even decades, after breast cancer has spread to their bones and other tissues.

Cirelli wins award for sleep research

05/07/2018

Chiara Cirelli, MD, PhD, of the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, has been awarded the Sleep Research Society’s “outstanding scientific achievement” award for her groundbreaking work showing the cellular chang...

Study shows potential connection between kidney function and hearing impairment

04/26/2018

Reduced kidney function may increase the likelihood of developing hearing impairment, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Call for applications: Paster Family Foundation Innovation Award

04/19/2018

In the spirit of the Wisconsin Idea and inspired by the historical innovations launched on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that have improved the lives of Wisconsinites, Americans, and in many cases our global society, the Paster F...

Breaking the Silence set for Friday

04/17/2018

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute Regional Milwaukee office will host a two-day community event, “Breaking the Silence,” geared towards the public health issue of Alzheimer’s disease in communities of color.

Dr. Amy Kind joins Wisconsin Partnership Program committee

04/17/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is pleased to announce that Amy Kind, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine, has been appointed to the Partnership’s Oversight and Advisory...

UW Carbone scientists to present at annual cancer research conference

04/16/2018

As cancer researchers from across the country descend on Chicago this week for the American Association of Cancer Research’s annual conference, University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center faculty, staff and students are among them.

Elizabeth Burnside inducted into medical and biological engineering elite

04/13/2018

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) inducted Elizabeth S. Burnside, MD, MPH, professor of radiology, associate dean and deputy director of the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at the Universi...

Ned Kalin named editor-in-chief of leading psychiatric journal

04/11/2018

Ned Kalin, MD, Hedberg Professor and chair of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, will become editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Psychiatry on January 1, 2019.

MD-PhD student Amelia Haj chosen for overseas medical ethics program

04/09/2018

A student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has been chosen for a unique European medical ethics program.

UW-Madison Alzheimer’s experts to host dementia screening for Oneida Indian Nation

04/05/2018

A team of Alzheimer’s Disease experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will be in Green Bay this month to hold an educational and screening event on Alzheimer’s Disease for Native Americans of the O...

Analysis shows current national health spending is unbalanced, often wasteful

04/03/2018

Nationally, too much money is being spent on certain aspects of health care, and not enough on other factors that are vital to maintaining health and well-being, according to a recent commentary from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madi...

Fewer mammography recalls associated with higher rates of breast cancers found between screenings

04/03/2018

Calling fewer women back for more testing after a suspicious mammography finding is associated with higher rates of breast cancers found between screenings.

From lab to bedside, the Wisconsin Idea is all for the good of the patients

04/03/2018

As doctors and leaders of health care systems, we are in business for only one reason — the patients and communities we serve.

UW-Madison creates new health sciences teaching program in correctional settings

04/02/2018

A broad range of University of Wisconsin-Madison health professions and medical residents will have the opportunity to help address a pressing public health issue most don’t even consider – the health of prison populations.

Researchers develop ways to identify potency of certain stem-cell treatments

03/20/2018

Two new methods have been developed to test the health and potency of cells grown in a lab for use in some stem-cell treatments, which could lead to far more effective prediction of potency for clinical trials.

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks Collaborative Health Sciences grant applications

03/15/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program invites eligible faculty and staff to submit a preliminary application for a Collaborative Health Sciences Program grant.

2018 County Health Rankings show Ozaukee healthiest, Menominee least healthy in Wisconsin

03/14/2018

Ozaukee County ranks healthiest in Wisconsin and Menominee County is the least healthy county in the state, according to the ninth annual County Health Rankings, released today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wis...

Study destroys myth that motorcycle helmets break necks

03/14/2018

While some riders claim that motorcycle helmets can break necks during a crash, a University of Wisconsin-Madison study shows they have the opposite effect.

Angela Byars-Winston leads national consensus study on science of STEMM mentoring

03/14/2018

Following the February 9-10, 2017, National Academy of Sciences Participatory Workshop on Effective Mentoring in STEMM, the National Academy of Sciences is moving forward with a consensus study on STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathemati...

Remembering Matthew Dinsdale Davis

03/12/2018

The world has lost one of the pillars of modern vision research and ophthalmic clinical care, Dr. Matthew Dinsdale (Dinny) Davis passed away Monday, March 5 surrounded by loved ones. He leaves a legacy of accomplishment as a clinician, educator, l...

New awards from Wisconsin Partnership Program strengthen community organizations through funding and training

03/06/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health announces the recipients of its Community Collaboration Grants program, a new grant program designed specifically to strengthen community organiz...

Researchers one step closer to learning how calorie restriction extends lifespan in animals

03/06/2018

A multidisciplinary research team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has uncovered new clues about calorie restriction and how it works to delay aging and age-related diseases.

Short-term high-dose inhaled steroids do not prevent asthma flare-ups in children

03/05/2018

Temporarily increasing the dosage of inhaled steroids when asthma symptoms start to worsen does not effectively prevent severe flare-ups, according to a new University of Wisconsin-Madison study. And the common medical practice for children with m...

Seventh-annual Cycle for Sight to raise money for research on blinding disease

03/05/2018

Blinding diseases affect millions of Americans, including 100,000 in Wisconsin.

UW works to advance health sciences teacher training

02/20/2018

The University of Wisconsin Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medicine and Public Health launched a new clinical teaching learning community in collaboration with the UW-Madison Teaching Academy and the Interprofessional Continuing Education Partn...

Wisconsin School Garden Network featured on Big Ten Network

02/20/2018

The Wisconsin School Garden Network, supported by the Wisconsin Partnership Program since 2008, was recently featured on "Forward Motion," a news magazine airing on the Big Ten Network that highlights the inspiration behind some of UW-Madi...

Mobile app helps patients struggling with addiction in primary care settings

02/19/2018

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive implementation studies examining the use of mobile health technology in the United States’ health care system.

UW Carbone Cancer Center receives 'outstanding' grade on renewal

02/14/2018

Every five years, the UW Carbone Cancer Center receives a thorough check-up from the nation’s top cancer researchers. Leaders recently learned that it passed its review with flying colors and will retain its designation as Wisconsin’s ...

Dense breasts, inflammation linked to cancer risk

02/13/2018

A new study by University of Wiscconsin Carbone Cancer Center researchers has found that dense breasts and inflammation are associated with poor prognosis in breast-cancer patients, and suggests that an FDA-approved drug may improve prognosis for ...

UW Health’s Abd-Elsayed named to Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

02/12/2018

Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, has been appointed as one of 10 licensed doctors on the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.

Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to host free public talk and health screening in honor of African-American History Month

02/09/2018

Community members are invited to a free community talk and memory screening presented by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center on Feb. 16 and 17.

UW Carbone study: Caregiver spouses of cancer patients suffer untreated depression

02/09/2018

A new study from the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center highlights a troubling disparity in cancer care: the depressed spouses of cancer patients are 33 percent less likely to receive adequate treatment for depression than are patients ...

Professor Navsaria awarded prestigious honor

02/01/2018

Dipesh Navsaria, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is one of 14 recipients of the prestigious 2018 Academy Fellows Award from the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Lett...

Wisconsin Partnership Program seeks to advance health equity through latest round of Community Impact Grants

01/31/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program is currently seeking applicants for the 2018 Community Impact Grants program. The overarching goal of the Community Impact Grants program is to advance health equity in Wisconsin communities through support for la...

Inaugural Diversity Summit examines the academic workplace

01/29/2018

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is fostering a dialogue about race in health care at its first Diversity Summit: “Identity and Resiliency: An Exploration of the Black Experience in Academic Medicine.”

The Ride funds $352,000 in cancer research at Carbone Cancer Center

01/25/2018

Research efforts at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center received a $352,000 boost this weekend when The Ride announced the winners of 14 scholarships during the Badger hockey game Saturday night.

Viral replication discovery could spur new broad-spectrum antivirals

01/24/2018

Scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research have discovered a new Achilles heel in the replication process of positive-strand RNA viruses, a class responsible for health threats such as Zika, polio, chikungunya and hepatitis C.

Allan Brasier to lead Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR)

01/24/2018

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recruited a leading physician-scientist to direct its Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) after the founding leader retires in July.

Healthy Communities Designation to celebrate and encourage local health improvement efforts

01/22/2018

Communities around the state can now be recognized for their work to become healthier through a new program from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Study advances gene therapy for glaucoma

01/18/2018

While testing genes to treat glaucoma by reducing pressure inside the eye, University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists stumbled onto a problem: They had trouble getting efficient gene delivery to the cells that act like drains to control fluid pres...

Sheri Johnson named Population Health Institute director

01/17/2018

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health has selected a leading advocate for health equity as the new director of its Population Health Institute.

Changes to the gut microbiome associated with structural changes in the brain

01/16/2018

Diet-dependent changes in the gut microbiome of rats are associated with corresponding structural changes in their brains, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

New awards support innovative approaches to burn treatment, atrial fibrillation and aging

01/12/2018

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the UW School of Medicine at Public Health (SMPH) has funded three new projects through its New Investigator Program.

Study provides a potential therapeutic strategy for aggressive lymphoma

01/11/2018

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have found a molecular regulator that controls cell life in diffuse large B cell lymphoma, the most common, aggressive form of lymphoma.

Swallowing problems increase risk of death, nursing home admissions

01/09/2018

Patients with trouble swallowing following a stroke or other medical event are more likely to die in the hospital, and had longer and more expensive hospital stays, according to analysis led by researchers from the University of Wisconsin School o...

UW study questions link between Zika, microcephaly in 2015 Brazil case

01/04/2018

A recently published study casts doubt on two major claims about Zika virus infection and microcephaly: first, that there was an outbreak of newborn microcephaly in Brazil in 2015; and second, that maternal Zika virus infection was responsible for...

Chair Sought for Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology

01/02/2018

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) invites applications and nominations for the position of chair of the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology (CRB).

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center seeks poster submissions

12/22/2017

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center invites campus researchers to submit their poster abstracts for the 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Research Day poster session. The call for posters is open to...

New study to help women make better breast-cancer surgery decisions

12/21/2017

Women face big decisions soon after being hit with a cancer diagnosis, including whether to have a breast-conserving lumpectomy or mastectomy.

Limiting certain amino acids may be key to weight loss

12/21/2017

A new study in mice has suggested that counting calories might not be the only way to improve humans’ metabolic health. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in a study published today in The Journal of Physiology, found loweri...

Radiology training program earns national recognition

12/21/2017

The Radiology training program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health was recently named the best of its kind in the country by AuntMinnie.com, an online resource of information, news and education about the field of m...

View a new year's message from Dean Golden

12/18/2017

Please take a moment to watch a special message from Robert N. Golden, MD, dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in which he reflects on 2017 and looks ahead to 2018.

Wisconsin Partnership Program awards $4 Million to target health gaps

12/14/2017

The Wisconsin Partnership Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has awarded $4 million to four innovative community-based health projects aimed at promoting health equity in Wisconsin. The new projects we...

Dean Golden presents Wisconsin Partnership Program annual report to Board of Regents

12/13/2017

Robert N. Golden, MD, dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, presented the Wisconsin Partnership Program Annual and Outcomes reports to the UW System Board of Regents on Dec. 7, 2017. The 2016 Annual Report ...

UW-Madison, VA seek participants for veterans Alzheimer's study

12/13/2017

More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and experts expect that number to triple by 2050. And veterans face a higher risk than the general population.

Beverly Hutcherson Earns 2017 Outstanding Women of Color Award

12/12/2017

It didn’t take Beverly Hutcherson long to make an impact at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Final Lily's Luau Set for January 20, 2018

12/12/2017

Whether this is your first or final luau, it’s time to get out your flip flops — though tropical attire is optional — and get ready for the 10th and last Lily’s Luau to benefit Lily’s Fund for Epilepsy Research.

Myeloma vaccine research earns $600,000 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society grant

12/07/2017

UW Carbone Cancer Center hematologist and myeloma researcher Fotis Asimakopoulos, MD, PhD, was awarded a Leukemia and Lymphoma Society grant to identify patients mostly likely to benefit from a personalized cancer vaccine.

Jim Cleary Named a Visionary in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

12/06/2017

Jim Cleary, MD, founding medical director of the Palliative Medicine Service at UW Health, was named one of the 30 most influential leaders in hospice and palliative medicine, the medical specialty focused on relieving suffering and improving qual...

Maureen Durkin Named Chair of Population Health Sciences

12/06/2017

Maureen Durkin, PhD, DrPH, will become the next chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, and the Evan and Marion Helfaer Professor of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

UW study uses bio-panning to find human antibodies for brain cancer stem cells

11/27/2017

Using a method described as similar to panning for gold, Carbone Cancer Center scientists discovered human antibodies for the cancer stem cells of glioblastoma, one of the most difficult brain cancers to treat.

UW study uses bio-panning for brain cancer

11/25/2017

The first time John Wiley passed out, in 2013, he fell flat on his face in a welding shop. He figured he’d tripped on the gas hoses, but his doctor disagreed: “You were unconscious before you hit the ground. Otherwise, you would have p...

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Launches Podcasts

11/20/2017

“Dementia Matters” podcasts that offer basic information about Alzheimer’s disease are now available from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Leading cause of vision loss in older adults shows dramatic decline

11/16/2017

The risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, has decreased significantly for the baby boom generation.

Darcie Moore Receives Grant to Study How Brain Cells Age

11/10/2017

A new grant of $100,000 will allow Dr. Darcie Moore to study how neural stem cells age, and how this can lead to cognitive decline and other maladies of old age.

Patrick McKenna named president of American Association of Clinical Urologists

11/10/2017

Patrick McKenna, MD, chief of the Division of Pediatric Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has assumed the role as president of the American Association of Clinical Urologists (AACU).

New clinical tool identifies patients likely to have seizures

11/08/2017

A new scoring system developed by a UW School of Medicine and Public Health neurologist may help physicians identify which critically ill patients are likely to have seizures.

UW Carbone oncologist leads effort to educate about cancer risk of alcohol

11/08/2017

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of several types of cancer, something many of Dr. Noelle LoConte's patients are surprised to learn.

Social-class discrimination contributes to poorer health

11/07/2017

Discrimination felt by teenagers based on their social class background can contribute to physiologic changes associated with poorer health, according to a new study led by a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher.

Psychopaths' brains show differences in structure and function

11/07/2017

Images of prisoners' brains show important differences between those who are diagnosed as psychopaths and those who aren't, according to a study led by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers.

Gene therapy for type 1 diabetes aims to eliminate daily insulin injections

11/07/2017

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are one step closer to developing a gene therapy for Type 1 diabetes mellitus – a development that could one day eliminate the need for daily insulin shots and provide...

Obesity: ethical dilemma and public health challenge

11/07/2017

In spring 2013, faculty members from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Medical History and Bioethics orchestrated a gathering of national thought leaders who debated a wide arc of viewpoints related to ...

Finding by neurosurgeon Amgad Hanna rewrites anatomy textbooks

11/07/2017

Neurosurgeon Amgad Hanna knew that what he saw in the operating room did not match the diagrams depicted in anatomy textbooks.

Daniel Resnick Chosen to Lead the North American Spine Society

11/02/2017

UW Health spine surgeon Dr. Daniel Resnick was elected president of the 8,000-member North American Spine Society at its annual meeting this month.

Danielle Yancey settling into role as first NACHP full-time director

10/30/2017

As the Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) awaits its new physical home at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, it has a new leader to take it there.

Alan Rapraeger awarded $1.9 million grant to study myeloma cell signaling

10/27/2017

Dr. Alan Rapraeger, professor of human oncology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, has been awarded a five-year, $1.9 million R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute to investigate signaling mechanisms that d...

New study shows how cells can be led down non-cancer path

10/23/2017

As cells with a propensity for cancer break down food for energy, they reach a fork in the road: They can either continue energy production as healthy cells, or shift to the energy production profile of cancer cells.

Study finds people with Alzheimer's disease have altered gut bacteria

10/19/2017

Changes in gut bacteria could be linked to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Rebecca Minter named surgery chair

10/18/2017

Dr. Rebecca Minter will become the next chair of the department of surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

Study shows HPV works across cellular borders to drive cervical cancer

10/12/2017

Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the hormone estrogen are both linked to the development of cervical cancers, but how they work together has remained unclear.

Zachary Morris earns prestigious NIH Director's Early Independence Award

10/05/2017

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that Dr. Zachary Morris has been awarded $1.25 million as part of the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award.

Study identifies patients who benefit most from dinutuximab-based immunotherapy

10/02/2017

Using data from a randomized phase III clinical trial of neuroblastoma patients (treated with or without immunotherapy) performed by the Children’s Oncology Group, researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Publ...

Online opioid continuing medical education available

09/29/2017

UW Health and the the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health have joined to offer an online opportunity for UW Health practitioners to meet the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board emergency rule requiring continuing education o...

New leadership for revamped student research office

09/29/2017

In an effort to enhance support for student research, the Office of Health Professional Student Research was created within the Office of Academic Affairs, and to kick things off, it has named its leadership team.

David Bernhardt honored by the American Academy of Pediatrics

09/26/2017

David Bernhardt, MD, professor of pediatrics and orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, was named the 2017 recipient of the Thomas E. Shaffer Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics...

UW Carbone Cancer Center researcher receives Komen grant

09/26/2017

A UW-Madison researcher has received a grant from the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the world’s leading breast-cancer organization.

Researchers discover how two gene enhancers control blood cell development

09/26/2017

A group of researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) has unearthed a critical process in how healthy red blood cells are produced.

Q&A with Paul Harari about the state of radiation oncology

09/22/2017

Dr. Paul Harari begins his term as president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) at the group’s annual meeting in San Diego Sept. 24-28.

Paul Harari Begins Presidency of Radiation Oncology Society

09/22/2017

Dr. Paul Harari of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center begins a term this week as president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), the world’s premier radiation oncology society, which is holding its annua...

SPORE announces $400,000 in pilot grants for head and neck cancer

09/22/2017

The University of Wisconsin Head and Neck SPORE Grant recently awarded pilot funding to nine UW School of Medicine and Public Health researchers for new projects.

SMPH prepares for mock site visit

09/21/2017

This month’s LCME activities focus on readiness for a mock LCME accreditation survey that will take place Oct. 15–18. For the mock survey, SMPH has selected four external experts to conduct a site visit that will serve as an early dress rehe...

Inga Hofmann named medical director of Program for Advanced Cell Therapy

09/21/2017

The Program for Advanced Cell Therapy (PACT), a collaboration of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Carbone Cancer Center, has chosen its first medical director.

The Ride raises $300,000 for cancer research at the University of Wisconsin

09/21/2017

Cancer research at the University of Wisconsin and Carbone Cancer Center got a big boost Sunday when more than 1,200 bike riders took to the beautiful roads of eastern Dane County to raise money for cancer research.

The Ladder: Step up for diversity and inclusion at SMPH

09/21/2017

As part of its strategic plan for diversity and inclusion, UW School of Medicine and Public Health is partnering with The Ladder, a national community-based mentorship and health education pathway program. SMPH will function as a branch of The Lad...

Exposure to pet and pest allergens during infancy linked to reduced asthma risk

09/20/2017

Children exposed to high indoor levels of pet or pest allergens during infancy have a lower risk of developing asthma by seven years of age, new research supported by the National Institutes of Health reveals.

Researchers study real-time flu surveillance

09/20/2017

High-tech flu surveillance within clinics can accurately track, in real time, early flu activity, peak season and the end of the flu season, according to University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health researchers.

Researchers team up to find new therapies for childhood MDS, leukemia

09/20/2017

Two researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will join forces to discover how a particular gene could affect a deadly, rare childhood genetic disease.

Sport specialization may lead to feeling more stressed, less rested

09/18/2017

An abstract of new research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2017 National Conference & Exhibition found sport specialization was associated with significantly worse mood, stress, fatigue, soreness, and sleep quality among...

Jim Berbee earns distinguished alumni award

09/11/2017

Dr. Jim Berbee '85, MS'87, MBA'89, is among four recipients of the Wisconsin Alumni Association's highest distinction: the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Physicians spend more than half of work day on electronic health records

09/11/2017

Primary-care physicians spend more than half of their work day on electronic health records during and after clinic hours, a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and American Medical Association study has found.

CLR 131 found to broadly target pediatric solid tumors

09/08/2017

According to a new study by UW Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) researchers, a broadly applicable cancer therapy currently being developed by Cellectar Biosciences may have the potential to work in pediatric solid tumors.

Nirupama Pike named director of new cell therapy program

09/06/2017

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in partnership with the UW Carbone Cancer Center, has chosen its first director of cell manufacturing at the Program for Advanced Cell Therapy (PACT).

Study: Early farm exposure mitigates respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes

09/05/2017

Exposure to dairy farms early in life may dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of respiratory illnesses, allergies and chronic skin rashes among young children according to a collaborative study that includes two researchers from the Uni...

New hours for Health Sciences Learning Center start September 18, 2017

09/01/2017

Starting September 18, there will be new operating hours for the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC).

Flu surveillance continues with $2.4 million CDC award

08/31/2017

A researcher has received a $2.4 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue his work that has found flu activity in schools is a good warning system for flu activity in the community.

Wisconsin researchers awarded $5.3 million for NIH precision medicine research

08/31/2017

Three Wisconsin based medical and scientific organizations – Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Medical College of Wisconsin – have collectively been awarded $5,360,832 to help im...

New pancreatic cancer study uses optical imaging to craft better treatments

08/30/2017

Pancreatic cancer research at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) is getting a big boost, thanks to a $3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

New diversity and inclusion program seeking applicants

08/28/2017

SMPH Dean Robert N. Golden has said, “Our diversity in terms of our individual backgrounds, training and experiences makes us stronger and more complete as a school, an academic health system and community.” Dean Golden would also be a...

Study provides cellular explanation for higher risk of prostate cancer in aging men

08/24/2017

The link between aging and prostate cancer development is now better understood, based on a study by University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center researchers.

UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers win two national prostate cancer awards

08/24/2017

UW Carbone Cancer Center researchers won two of the six national Challenge Awards announced this week by the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Movember Foundation.

Stephen Meyn to lead Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine

08/10/2017

As the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health embarks on its strategic plan to build a world-class, state-of-the-art precision medicine and genomics center, it has begun the process by choosing its first director.

Carbone study find protein that improves immune response in colon cancer

08/09/2017

A better understanding of the function of non-cancerous cells and tissue surrounding colon cancer cells is providing a clearer picture of how the immune system recognizes and accesses the cancer site, according to a new study by University of Wisc...

UW researchers discover mechanism for red blood cell regeneration with anemia

08/07/2017

Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have established a new mechanism that explains how red blood cells regenerate and survive in mice experiencing severe anemia.

Study: Medicaid expansion helped reduce reliance on federal income assistance

08/07/2017

States that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act saw a reduction in reliance on a federal income assistance program for low-income adults with disabilities, according to a study from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

Jeniel Nett awarded funding for research to combat medical device biofilms

08/02/2017

Jeniel Nett, MD, PhD, assistant professor of medicine (infectious disease) at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, is one of 17 physician-scientists in the United States to be awarded a 2017 Clinical Scientist Developm...

Andrew Baschnagel wins UW Carbone award for lung cancer study

07/25/2017

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center (UWCCC) has awarded Dr. Andrew Baschnagel its 2017 Young Investigator Award. Baschnagel is a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating patients with lung and other thoracic cancers...

Study shows sports specialization may lead to more lower extremity injuries

07/24/2017

High school athletes who specialized in a single sport experienced more lower-extremity injuries than athletes who participated in a variety of sports throughout the year, according to a new study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the A...

Investigators are tracking America's deadliest killer: tobacco addiction

07/18/2017

Mike Eheler didn’t want to die and leave his wife and four kids without him. Like most smokers, he became addicted as a kid. He had smoked for 23 years, his grandmother had died from lung cancer, and now he could feel the toll on his health ...

New line of population health research takes guts

07/18/2017

“You know, if you’re going to poop anyway, you might as well get paid for it!”

Carbone Cancer Center members recognized as Vilas Professors

07/12/2017

Three UW Carbone Cancer Center members recently earned Vilas Professorships.

New method of viral maintenance in cancer cells identified in UW study

07/11/2017

A new method for how viruses ensure their maintenance in dividing cells has been identified by researchers at the University of Wisconsin McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research and Carbone Cancer Center.

Study links insurance coverage to higher rates of colorectal cancer screenings

07/10/2017

As the nation d