Remembering Charles Mistretta, medical imaging pioneer
Charles “Chuck” Mistretta, PhD, a pioneering researcher who transformed the field of medical imaging, passed away on June 9, 2026.
UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at UW–Madison has identified a promising new therapeutic candidate against Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen able to resist multiple antifungal drugs and spread rapidly through hospitals and care facilities.
UW spinoff company launches clinical trial for metastatic cancer treatment
The first patient in a clinical trial led by Archeus Technologies has received a dose of an investigational therapy to treat metastatic cancer, developed by the clinical-stage company which has ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, UW Health’s Isthmus Project and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
Research agreement signed with Accuray to improve personalized cancer care
A new 10‑year strategic collaboration between the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Accuray Incorporated will support clinical research, education and training, and development of adaptive therapies that help empower medical care teams to continually raise the standard in cancer care.
UW MD program ranked Tier 1 for primary care
Today, U.S. News & World Report announced its Best Medical Schools rankings for 2026, ranking the MD program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as Tier 1 for primary care for the first time.
Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health are pleased to announce that Dr. Christian Capitini, a national expert in the treatment and research of childhood cancers, has been named the next director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. He will assume the role of Carbone Cancer Center director on April 19.
How AI is advancing medical research
Able to absorb, examine and analyze staggering amounts of data, artificial intelligence (AI) helps medical researchers identify disease patterns and predict patient outcomes.
Preparing medical residents to practice lifestyle medicine
Americans are getting sicker earlier in life. More than half of young adults aged 18-34 years report at least one chronic condition, such as obesity or diabetes, and adults in midlife are increasingly likely to have two or more.
UW–Madison and Immuto Scientific to collaborate on novel cancer target discovery
University of Wisconsin–Madison and Immuto Scientific have officially entered into a collaborative agreement to identify disease-specific, novel therapeutic targets in colorectal cancer.
Top ten research stories for 2025
The numbers are in — the end-of-year web analytics, that is — and they show robust interest in research at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health! In 2025, articles about new discoveries and one-on-one interviews with researchers were among the most-viewed stories of the year.
AI technology for clinical documentation aids efficiency and reduces burnout
A randomized trial showed that ambient AI notetaking can help reduce health care practitioner burnout by reducing time spent documenting clinical notes.
Improv class for health professions students builds communication skills
An innovative approach borrowed from the performing arts is helping health professions students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health strengthen their ability to engage in active listening and think on their feet, which are key skills they will need throughout their careers.