Remembering Dr. Edward Jackson
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 community.
Three COVID-19 clinical trials move forward at UW
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.
UW School of Medicine and Public Health and UW Health quickly launch numerous COVID-19 clinical trials
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 Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is among them and has responded to the demand in a big way.
‘COVID toes’ clinical trial underway at UW School of Medicine and Public Health
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 immune response to the virus.
Francisco Pelegri named chair of medical genetics
Professor Francisco Pelegri, PhD, has been named chair of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics, effective July 1, 2020.
In COVID-19 response, don’t let urgency trump sound science
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.
UW Department of Psychiatry demonstrates effectiveness of telehealth in COVID-19 pandemic response
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.
Respiratory allergies and allergic asthma may have protective mechanism in COVID-19
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 School of Medicine and Public Health.
Remembering Dr. Donata Oertel
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 deeply missed as a colleague, leader, mentor, and friend.
Remembering Heidi Dvinge
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 her memory and her scholarly work.
First COVID-19 patient at University Hospital treated with plasma from recovered patient
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.
Remembering Dr. Beth Potter
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.