Howard Rowley receives 2020 Gold Medal from American Society of Neuroradiology
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, dementia research and advanced imaging techniques, as well as what is perhaps is greatest contribution—his gift for teaching and his ability to distill complex topics into manageable and memorable information.
UW Carbone Cancer Center receives FDA clearance to test new regenerative medicine therapy for radiotherapy-induced dry mouth
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.
Darcie Moore selected as 2020 Vallee Scholar in recognition of research
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.
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.
Class of 2020 honors, awards and scholarships
The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 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 salute and celebrate all the class’ accomplishments. We particularly celebrate members of the class of 2020 who received honors, awards and scholarships.
Two School of Medicine and Public Health-affiliated undergraduate students among Goldwater Scholars
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 the sciences.
Jomol Mathew named chief, biomedical informatics
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.
Funding available for women’s health research by UW–Madison early-career faculty
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.
Ryan Denu named STAT Wunderkind
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 and on the club team at UW–Madison while studying molecular biology, earning his bachelor’s degree in three years. He even became a tennis official in 2009, overseeing Big Ten matches and some professional tournaments.
Lawrence Brown selected to lead County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
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.
Lynn Schnapp named Department of Medicine chair
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.
Jonathan Patz elected to National Academy of Medicine
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 climate change poses for human health.