

About
The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery (MIDD) was established to advance research and later-stage development of new drugs from research at the UW-Milwaukee and collaborating institutions. The Institute focuses on several areas of research strength at UWM, with initiatives in neuroscience, cancer, inflammation, and infectious diseases. Because of the cross-functional nature of drug discovery and development, the MIDD is focused on collaborations among UWM departments, regional and national academic centers, and medical product companies.
Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery
Office of the Director
- arnold2@uwm.edu
- 414-251-9450
- Chemistry Building, Room 371-373
Mission Statement
- Establish an inter-departmental and inter-institutional program in therapeutics to advance research and later-stage development of new drugs from research at the UW-Milwaukee and collaborating institutions.
- Support collaborations among UWM departments, regional and national academic centers, and medical product companies, and coordinate efforts to maintain a robust interdisciplinary program including seeking joint funding sources and enriching the learning environment of the University and its partner institutions.
- Serve the wider community in Wisconsin by providing training and research opportunities that nurture future scholars and benefit the health of all people in the State of Wisconsin, including supporting new start-up companies that contribute to economic development in the State.
News
- Re-Charge STEM summer program 2025We would like to thank all people involved that enabled us to offer ten young adults laboratory experiences and knowledge under the umbrella of the Re-Charge STEM Program at the …
- Prof. Yang’s work was highlighted by the Organic Farming Research FoundationThe Organic Farming Research Foundation recently published an article highlighting organic research in Wisconsin. Our USDA NIFA Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)-funded project focused on boosting the efficacy of …
- Announcement of recipients of the 2025 Sterling Pharma Graduate Student Support AwardsWe are delighted to announce that two graduate students from the UWM Chemistry & Biochemistry Department received the 2025 Sterling Pharma Graduate Student Support Awards. The awards will support Mayurika Mahendran and Maya …