$62M cyclotron expansion to accelerate precision medicine
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health on Friday broke ground on a $62 million cyclotron expansion project to bolster access to cutting-edge medical imaging and targeted therapies for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Radiologists benefit from global teaching partnerships
When University of Wisconsin radiology experts volunteer to support their peers in under-resourced communities around the globe, they not only impart knowledge but also absorb valuable lessons and experiences.
Fourteen Vilas Awards recognize faculty excellence
Fourteen faculty members in the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health received Vilas Awards for the 2025–2026 academic year, the most the school has earned in a single year for at least a decade.
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.
Eight researchers transforming colorectal cancer care
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, established to raise awareness for a disease that is largely preventable. Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults under 50 and the only major cancer where mortality is rising in younger adults, according to a 2026 report from the American Cancer Society.
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.
Faculty awardees honored by chancellor
Nine faculty from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health were among the award-winning UW faculty honored by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin at Olin House on October 30. These faculty have all received high honors from professional societies or the United States government.
UW researchers tackle diabetes from multiple angles
Diabetes is a growing epidemic in Wisconsin. Its rise has been linked to limited access to healthy food and health care in some communities, lower levels of physical activity, and a rise in obesity, among other factors.
World Breast Cancer Research Day
World Breast Cancer Research Day is celebrated on the 18th day of the eighth month of the year — a reference to the one in eight women and one in 833 men who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. The day is intended to amplify the urgency of preventing disease and finding cures, as well as shine a light on critical research, including studies supported by federal funding.
Radiology set to recruit and support top talent
Dr. Thomas (“Tom”) Grist comes from a family of engineers and inventors. His great-grandfather was a co-inventor of the pop-up toaster, patented in 1927 — which may help explain how this native of Appleton, Wisconsin ended up pushing the boundaries of knowledge in the fields of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).
New Initiative for Theranostics and Particle Therapy launched
A key focus of the initiative will be translational research, or research that is designed to benefit human health. Investigators will assess how particle beam radiation may be effective to treat cancers that are difficult to treat using conventional radiation therapy, how diagnostic and treatment steps can be combined into a single step referred to as theranostics, and how radiation treatment plans can be personalized for each patient.
Scott Reeder named chair of radiology
Renowned academic leader and researcher Dr. Scott Reeder has been named chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.