Spraying away the COVID-19 virus

To combat the spread of COVID-19 on surfaces, UWM engineering professor Konstantin Sobolev is developing a long-lasting surface spray that repels and sterilizes droplets potentially carrying the virus.

A filter for farms and lakes

UWM researcher Marcia Silva has developed a filter to prevent phosphorus from fertilizer and manure from flowing into lakes and streams.

Nurturing new treatments

The Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery at UWM assists scientists in their quests to bring life-changing pharmaceuticals to the marketplace.

A human-centered approach to training physicians

The partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin features a training method for physicians called human-centered design.

Examining regeneration through a fish’s eye

Ava Udvadia studies the genetics that allow fish to heal optic nerve damage. Her research may one day change how we treat human eye injuries.

Helping health care workers help mothers

To reduce maternal death rates, a UWM professor created an online resource that would allow clinicians to see patient data all in one place.

A better look at diabetic brains

UWM researchers are developing innovative imaging technology to detect alterations in the brain’s blood flow and metabolism.

Exercising the possibilities of robotics

UWM researchers developed a cute robot to lead senior citizens through group tai chi classes and tested the efficacy of the robot-led instruction.

The alarming (in)side of sewage pipes

UWM researchers discovered antibiotic-resistant bacteria in city sewerage systems and are now studying the health impacts of these microbes.

The power to de-stress yourself

A UWM researcher conducted a study that examined how self-selected leisure activities affected blood pressure and stress levels in students.

Social isolation and loneliness in older adults

Colleen Galambos is examining how social isolation and loneliness affects the health of adults 50 and older.

The impact of a Navajo tax on junk food

A UWM dean is part of a research team studying what happened after a junk food tax was implemented by the Navajo Nation.

How infections can affect mental health

New research shows that herpes and other infections that stay with you for life could put you at greater risk for depression.

The data behind earlier diagnoses

UWM faculty are developing computer programs that can predict kidney failure and other illnesses before symptoms appear.

Marijuana impairs young brains, but fitness may help

A new study shows aerobic exercise can help counter the harmful effects of marijuana on teens’ ability to think.

The next generation of nicotine marketing

E-cigarette marketers target young users by promoting sweet e-cigarette flavors, including baked goods and other desserts.

Healthier air for children at day care

Changing how day care centers are cleaned could improve air quality for children with asthma.

Improving mental health care for new and expecting mothers

UWM and the Medical College of Wisconsin are partnering on a program that supports doctors treating pregnant and perinatal women.

Liquid biopsies could lead to better cancer treatments

Tumors shed fragments of DNA into the blood, which Spencer Huang believes could help doctors diagnose cancer earlier and provide more effective treatment.

The science of self-management

Children with special needs face two to three times the risk of obesity than other children. Michele Polfuss, an assistant professor of nursing, helps those children and their families better manage their weight.