Health
Inaugural Chancellor Chat explores UWM scientist’s groundbreaking research
UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and Karyn Frick discussed her groundbreaking estrogen research at the inaugural Chancellor Chat.
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.
Basic cellular science in UWM lab leads to a potential first drug for bone healing
Priya Premnath, an assistant professor at UWM, has found that an existing anti-cancer drug known as UC2288 can be repurposed to help repair bones, a discovery that could lead to a potential noninvasive treatment.
Rahman awarded $1 million grant to adapt robotic assistive arm for many kinds of users
The grant supports the UWM team’s aim to adapt the assistive arm to be useful to people with stroke, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as well as the elderly.
Community paramedics help close a gap in health care
Many patients making 911 emergency calls would have been better treated in a different way. A program at UWM trains first responders to recognize that and find ways to offer better care.
New portal, piloted at UWM, speeds the process of licensing for health care professionals
A new tool will better connect the Universities of Wisconsin with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to help streamline the state licensing process for health care workers.
Symposium focuses on the burgeoning needs of family caregiving
The number of people in the United States who are caring for aging family members has skyrocketed in recent years, but public policy hasn’t caught up. That was the focus of a gathering at UWM recently.
New master’s degree prepares students to become registered dietitians
UWM is offering a new master’s of public health degree track in nutrition and dietetics that will prepare graduates to take the exam needed to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, one of only two such programs in dietetics in the Milwaukee area.
UWM and Medical College team up to give students opportunities to pursue cancer research careers
The collaboration is designed to train a new generation of researchers by pairing classroom training with hands-on experience as students work alongside mentors from the Cancer Center.
Scientist uses brain scans to search for ways to ease the effects of trauma
The effects of experiencing a traumatic event vary widely, sometimes affecting victims with severe PTSD. UWM neuroscientist Christine Larson is exploring why.