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.
Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health
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 researchers ranked among top 2% in the world
More than five dozen UWM scientists have been recognized as being among the top 2% of researchers in the world in 2024, according to a new ranking.
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.
New Osher initiative allows grad students to present research in an accessible way
In the new initiative, UWM grad students create two- and three-session classes to present their research to adults of all ages and backgrounds interested in continuing to learn for the joy of learning.
Using artificial intelligence to tease out answers to health care disparities
UWM researcher Jake Luo searches massive datasets of health records to find patterns, assisting doctors and patients with providing effective care.
UWM earns prestigious R1 research status for a fourth time
The classification places UWM among the top 187 of nearly 4,000 institutions nationwide in the “very high” category. UWM is one of just two R1 universities in Wisconsin, along with UW-Madison.
Zilber College research project aims to address needs of dementia patients and caregivers
The project is led by Priya Nambisan, associate professor of biostatistics and health informatics at the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at UWM.
UWM students launch careers before graduation
UWM students are setting their sights high, and many are turning those dreams into reality even before they don their caps and gowns.
UWM researchers win grant to study how social media affects suicide among at-risk youth
A team of researchers from UWM’s Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health has received a $1.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how social media affects suicide rates among at-risk youth.