Health
UWM physicist develops new diagnostic tools for cancer
The next generation of tools to diagnose prostate cancer could come from UWM, where physicist Sarah Patch is using sound to detect tumors.
Innovation and research at UWM
Research done at UWM leads to better health, a cleaner environment, economic development and a greater understanding of our world. Here’s a look at some of the innovative work that took place in 2015.
Gonzalez’s graduation goal: Save lives at Aurora St. Luke’s
An internship at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center helped introduce Gladys Gonzalez to transplant administration. She’ll continue work there after graduation.
Health Sciences dean: Investment needed for ‘high growth’
Ron Cisler says growing enrollment despite lowered investment has been his major focus since he became dean of the College of Health Sciences in July.
Teen speed skaters, nutrition students partner for performance
Nutritional sciences students at UWM help Olympic hopeful speed skaters develop healthy eating habits that can help fuel their performance.
Little comfort, little humanity; UWM expert explains ‘toxic stress’
When the term toxic stress was introduced into the lexicon of social and medical sciences, it brought nearly 20 years of research by UWM’s David Pate into sharper focus.
Paramedics, profs collaborate to provide mobile health care
As the UWM College of Nursing celebrates its 50th anniversary, a new community paramedics training program is just the latest of many partnerships designed to teach students and address the city’s medical needs.
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.
Wisconsin’s first community-trained paramedics graduate at UWM
Paramedics from five Wisconsin fire departments were honored Friday at UWM as the first in the state to complete a new community paramedics training program.
From dance to cycling, these UWM alums keep Milwaukee moving
Milwaukee is a city in motion. From physical therapists to gym teachers, bicycle manufacturers to dance instructors, meet seven UWM alumni who work hard to keep Milwaukee moving.