Health & Wellness
October 10, 2025

UW–Madison to lead nation in boron neutron capture therapy for cancer

The University of Wisconsin–Madison and TAE Life Sciences, a biotechnology company specializing in targeted radiation therapy for cancer care, have signed a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, announcing the intention to launch the first accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) center in the United States.

Education
September 17, 2025

Researching voice disorders is top strength of new department

UW is known nationwide for its expertise in laryngology, the care of patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders. The specialty is a key strength of the new Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, which became the school’s 28th department in June after nine decades of growth and innovation as a division within the Department of Surgery.

Jacques Galipeau
Science & Technology
September 12, 2025

Q&A with Jacques Galipeau on cell therapies to cure disease

Dr. Jacques Galipeau is the associate dean for therapeutics development and the director of the Program for Advanced Cell Therapy (PACT), a collaboration between UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health that aims to bring innovative cell therapies to patients. He is also a practicing hematologist, treating patients with blood clot disorders, anemia, and other diseases and conditions.

James Dahlberg
Honors & Awards
September 9, 2025

James Dahlberg receives American Innovator Award

James Dahlberg, a professor emeritus of biomolecular chemistry whose research led to a widely accessible colon cancer screening test, received the American Innovator Award from the Bayh-Dole coalition in June.

A scientist working in a lab
Science & Technology
August 18, 2025

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.

Nita Ahuja
Education
July 28, 2025

First impressions: a Q&A with Dean Ahuja

On May 15, 2025, Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, became the 10th dean of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and vice chancellor for medical affairs at UW–Madison.

Dixon Kaufman with kidney donor and recipient
Science & Technology
July 21, 2025

Freeing kidney transplant patients from daily anti-rejection medications

Kidney transplant patients are embracing a new chapter of life, thanks to a groundbreaking clinical trial that eliminates the need for a lifelong regimen of anti-rejection drugs, which can cause serious side effects.

Mia Wang and Romeo Blanc perform assays
Science & Technology
July 14, 2025

How cells rust to death with age

In the same way that sheet music shows musicians what to play, DNA shows the body how to function. But what if a violinist’s pages got jumbled out of order, or the melodies marked mute? The instructions would still be there, but they wouldn’t make sense to the player.

Health & Wellness
July 1, 2025

No role for routine antibiotic use in patients admitted for COVID-19

A large cohort study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health provides the best evidence to date that routine antibiotic treatment for COVID-19 is unnecessary and potentially risky.

Science & Technology
June 30, 2025

Gene analysis helps optimize prostate cancer radiation dose

New results from two randomized clinical trials showed that analyzing a gene expression signature in tumors may help doctors customize radiation treatments for prostate cancer patients, improving outcomes while avoiding unnecessary side effects.

Health & Wellness
June 26, 2025

Newborn genomic testing expands with support from Wisconsin medical schools

Through an effort led by Wisconsin’s two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns.

Health & Wellness
June 9, 2025

Detecting diabetic eye disease early helps prevent vision loss

Jeri Shultis knew something was wrong. He had driven south from Mauston, Wisconsin to Madison to watch his grandson wrestle at the state tournament, but he was struggling to focus on the mat.