Two researchers working with a microscope in a lab setting

Research

Fulfilling its research mission daily, the School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration has one of the most robust scientific research operations at the university.

Within the UWM School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration, many of our faculty, staff and students work in research and instructional laboratories and with research centers.

Their work encompasses groundbreaking and pioneering investigations, including vital research in the areas of health and wellness across the lifespan, health care information systems, pathogenisis and biomedical technologies.

Dr. Jennifer A. Doll, in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is searching for life-saving solutions for persons with cancer. Through her research in the Prostate Cancer Laboratory, Dr. Doll is investigating the connection between obesity and cancer progression in order to find new treatment options
Dr. Jennifer A. Doll, in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is searching for life-saving solutions for persons with cancer. Through her research in the Prostate Cancer Laboratory, Doll is investigating the connection between obesity and cancer progression in order to find new treatment options.
Professor Dean Nardelli is investigating the factors responsible for the development, progression and resolution of Lyme arthritis.
Professor Dean Nardelli is investigating the factors responsible for the development, progression and resolution of Lyme arthritis.
Professor Elizabeth Liedhegner mentors an undergraduate student who is interested in research.
Professor Elizabeth Liedhegner mentors an undergraduate student who is interested in research.
Research in the Eells' laboratory focuses on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in retinal injury and disease and on therapeutic approaches to ameliorate mitochondrial dysfunction. One approach is photobiomodulation. The Eells's laboratory pioneered investigations into the mechanism of action and the application of photobiomodulation by far-red to NIR light in the treatment of retinal injury and retinal degenerative disease.
Dr, Janis Eells’ research focuses on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in retinal injury and disease and on therapeutic approaches to ameliorate mitochondrial dysfunction. One approach is photobiomodulation. The Eells laboratory pioneered investigations into the mechanism of action and the application of photobiomodulation by far-red to near-infrared light in the treatment of retinal injury and retinal degenerative disease.
Prodessor Troy Skwor holds up a very colorful Petri dish.
Troy Skwor, an assistant professor of biomedical sciences, is studying whether resistant populations of bacteria can survive the wastewater treatment process and enter into the environment, where they can affect people’s health.

Innovative Research

The School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration is doing exciting research that is making a difference in the lives of people in Wisconsin and world. Some of the diseases and conditions our faculty, staff and students are investigating are Lyme disease, macular degeneration, prostate cancer, biomedical informatics, health care information systems, molecular signaling mechanisms in disease, antibiotic resistance and alternative antimicrobial treatments.

Laboratories
Each day, faculty and staff within the School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration engage in research that is fundamental to advancing knowledge in the health sciences. Our faculty, staff and students work in research laboratories dedicated to conducting innovative research that yields exciting breakthroughs.
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Centers
The School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration faculty, staff and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping to advance discoveries critical to the health care fields. Through cutting-edge research and exciting collaborations, the school’s research centers play an integral role in improving the health and well-being for Milwaukee and its surrounding communities.
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Student Research Success
Every day, students within the School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration work side-by-side with their faculty mentors and contribute to critical research in the health sciences. They publish their research in peer-reviewed journals, present their research at local, national, and international conferences, and receive awards and recognition for their research activities.
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Research Support
The Shared Office for Administration of Research (SOAR) offers a full range of research administration services for sponsored research activities. SOAR acts as a liaison between the faculty and the UWM Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
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Statistical Consultation
The School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration offers statistical consultation services to our faculty, staff and graduate students for their research.
Statistical consultation can be provided in all stages of a research project.
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Recent Scholarship
School of Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration faculty have been successful securing grants, presenting at conferences and in their scholarly publishing activity.
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