Health
Undergraduate research gives student new career possibilities
Inspired by providing care for his mother, Jehiel Smith considered becoming a doctor. Working in a lab at UWM made him realize that he could help more people by conducting research.
Engineering professor builds motion-analysis lab to help Philippine children with disabilities
Jacob Rammer built a low-cost motion lab aiding 4,000 children in the Philippines—advancing care, recovery and student learning.
UWM neuroscience professor works to combat memory loss and dementia
Karyn Frick studies how estrogens regulate our memories and brain function. The work could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss.
For father and daughter, supporting firefighters is a family affair
Graduating UWM student – whose dad is the Milwaukee fire chief – finds rewards in contributing to research that aims to manage the intense stress emergency medical responders face.
UWM alum charts her own course in medical research
Biomedical sciences alum Rashida Parveen researches Lyme disease to make the world a better place and mentors other international students.
UWM alum brings wound care expertise to patients in need
UWM alum Laura Swoboda traveled to Gaza to provide medical care. Stateside, they research regenerative medicine and wound care.
From Navy corpsman to community advocate: UWM public health student finds his purpose
Inspired by his time serving as a hospital corpsman, Michael Figueroa Osorio is pursuing his passion for public health at UW-Milwaukee.
A massive brain study is helping children and UWM student researchers
Donors during on 414 for UWM Giving Days can help support the efforts to untangle the mysteries of the human brain, and help the next generation of researchers.
UWM professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
UWM scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research
Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, will use seed funding from the Shaw Early Career Research Award to explore how stem cells can be directed to heal bone after surgery without triggering new cancer growth.