Health
The top 6 NIH-funded research projects at UWM
Health-related research is one of the strengths of UWM. Projects cover a wide range, from the unexpected benefits of exercise to an association between menopause and dementia.
Litwack named dean of the UWM College of Nursing
Kim Litwack has been named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, effective June 1. A professor of nursing, Litwack joined UWM in 2004. She has been serving as the interim dean of the college since July 2016, and has served as associate dean for academic affairs. Prior to coming to […]
When a parent is in need, every day is Mother’s Day
UWM’s Melinda Kavanaugh leads the way in supporting children who are caring for sick parents.
The Chemistry of Cure
The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery combines the research talent and tools needed for the next generation of treatments.
Zilber student learning to make a healthy difference
Tiffinie Cobb, who is in her final year of the master’s program at the Zilber School of Public Health, was one of only seven students nationally to receive a prestigious national internship.
UWM researcher studying nighttime agitation in Alzheimer’s patients
People with Alzheimer’s disease often experience a period of restlessness or agitation late in the day. Known as “sundowning,” it also disrupts the patients’ sleep. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee believe a condition called restless legs syndrome (RLS), an inability to sit or lie still in the […]
The Young Caregivers
Very little is known about the million-plus American children providing significant medical care for adults. Melinda Kavanaugh wants to change that.
Research provides foundation for grad to attack public health problems
Kathy Staats’ interest in public health started early, when as a teen she worked against tobacco use. Now, with a UWM degree in hand, she’s working with counties across Wisconsin to improve public health.
UWM awarded $2.3 million to study autism/air pollution connection
A team of investigators led by UWM epidemiologist Amy Kalkbrenner has landed a $2.3 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to explore the connection between air pollution and autism.
Right State of Mind
How UWM sport psychology experts help athletes achieve peak performance.