Biology professor receives grant to combat devastating citrus crop disease
Biotechnology
UWM researcher receives Shaw award to study why some breast cancer cells survive radiation
Qingsu Cheng, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, is investigating why some cancer cells go dormant to hide from radiation treatment, only to wake up later and return, sometimes even stronger.
UWM scientist lands $542,000 NSF award for modeling virtual tumor tissues
Mahsa Dabagh will use the five-year grant to construct the model and apply it to a prevalent type of pancreatic tumor, known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, which could aid in early detection.
The Chemistry of Cure
The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery combines the research talent and tools needed for the next generation of treatments.
‘Light’ approach to healing wounds moves closer to market
Two UWM researchers enrolled in I-Corps training to learn how to make a breakthrough research discovery available to health care providers.
New sonography program sees students hired before graduation
UWM’s new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offers small classes, hands-on training and 100 percent job placement.
UWM study: Golden vehicle for drug delivery has hidden costs
A recent UWM study has found that while engineered gold nanoparticles are attractive for smart drug delivery, they come with a downside: great potential to disrupt a woman’s fertility.
UWM faculty startup applies motion measurement research
Motion correction for MRI could reduce the need to sedate children for medically necessary scans.