Health
UWM partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project
A collaboration among UWM, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University has revived an initiative to help homeowners lower utility bills, improve home health and safety, and increase climate resilience.
Reminding people they’re talking to chatbots could be harmful, researchers say
Reports of suicide and other harm have prompted laws requiring reminders that chatbots aren’t human. Evidence suggests that might backfire, UWM researcher Linnea Laestadius says.
UWM researcher studies zebrafish to better understand brain development
UWM PhD student Gabby Voit is leading research in the Gutzman Lab, where researchers study zebrafish to better understand brain function in humans.
UWM professor uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems
Barbara Meyer sees performance in everything. A sports psychologist, she uses her expertise to help athletes, first responders and students do well in high-pressure situations.
UWM professor is fighting superbugs in Milwaukee and around the world
Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor studies drug-resistant bacteria. His work highlights his goal to improve public health across the globe.
UWM professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Brooke Slavens is an expert in human movement and rehabilitation. Her latest research could help manual wheelchair users suffering from shoulder pain.
UWM researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film
Melinda S. Kavanaugh develops training and tools to support the 5 million children and teens caring for ill or injured family members in the U.S.
Biomedical engineering student uses AI to analyze medical data
UWM biomedical engineering student Georgina Monese is tapping into AI to better predict medical surgery times.
UWM receives $100,000 NEA grant to continue autism-focused creativity research
The funding supports the Autism Brilliance Lab for Entrepreneurship, which explores how art and design can empower autistic people for workforce success while fostering more inclusive, neurodiverse-friendly work environments.
UWM professor is a pioneer in tech and health
UWM Associate Professor Priya Nambisan created a health tracking app to help aging individuals manage chronic health conditions.