UW professor Andrea Putnam awarded 2025 Packard Fellowship
Putnam’s research focuses on how RNA and proteins help orchestrate gene expression during development. She is one of 20 early-career scientists from across the United States to be awarded this year’s fellowship.
With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial
Parkinson’s patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after UW–Madison researchers successfully demonstrated its safety and helped refine the delivery method.
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During Fill the Hill, we wear pink UW students, faculty and alumni temporarily replace their Badger red with flamingo pink to celebrate the annual day-of-giving initiative. See more
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A UW-supported clinical trial using personalized cell therapy is showing early promise for Parkinson’s patients. Patients are receiving brain cells grown from their own cells, potentially reducing symptoms and eliminating the need for immunosuppressants.
Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial
Parkinson’s patients are receiving a new investigational treatment after UW–Madison researchers successfully demonstrated ...
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#UWMadison researchers have developed a new model for investigating the genetic drivers of a rare but aggressive brain tumor in children, identifying potential treatment targets for the deadly cancer that has previously had few therapeutic options.
UW researchers uncover possible new treatment to target a devastating childhood brain cancer
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.
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With milk testing and new tools, #UWMadison’s Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin and beyond.
With milk testing and new tools, UW scientists are helping prevent bird flu outbreaks in Wisconsin...
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes samples from every dairy farm in the state to help prevent an H5N1 outbreak among cattle.
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Fresh curds squeak. Old ones don’t. Why?
To celebrate National Cheese Curd Day, go on a dairy deep dive with @OnWisMag and explore the physics and chemistry behind the squeak, powered by #UWMadison research.
And the Squeak Goes On | On Wisconsin
Scientists search for a better cheese curd.
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Explore Wisconsin’s Biodiversity with a BioBlitz
Homecoming Week 2025
From pink flamingos and silent disco to fireworks and a parade, see how UW–Madison students and alumni celebrated community the Badger way.
UW researchers uncover possible new treatment to target a devastating childhood brain cancer
Using fruit flies, scientists are investigating the genetic drivers of the rare but aggressive tumor.
First job to dream job
The transition from college to career is rarely straightforward. Recent UW grads discuss their unexpected paths to fulfilling careers.