UW–Madison, FluGen, Bharat Biotech to develop CoroFlu, a coronavirus vaccine
Refinement of the CoroFlu vaccine concept and testing in laboratory animal models at UW–Madison is expected to take three to six months. CoroFlu could be in human clinical trials by fall, 2020.
UW–Madison publishing and printing team makes face shields to protect UW Hospital workers
“It’s literally like Santa’s workshop – everybody’s playing a part to get this done … We’re in this doom and gloom time, and this is a way they can help at a time when many feel hopeless."
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Social distancing on Library Mall On April 1, a sign on Library Mall puts a positive spin on the unusually empty corridor as people observe a stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Events calendar
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This workshop will be offered online. Participants will be able to access Canvas for the presentation and then participate in an online discussion during the scheduled workshop time.1:00 pm, Online: https://canvas.wisc.edu/courses/172748
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Summer Term shifts to online only; scholarship deadlines extended
“We already had a robust online offering and in response, we are offering even more online courses than ever before so students can continue their academic progress,” says Associate Dean Aphra Mednick.
Chilling concussed cells shows promise for full recovery
“You can’t cool too little; you can’t cool too much; and you can’t wait too long following an injury to start treatment,” says mechanical engineer Christian Franck. And when the researchers identified that sweet spot, the results were striking.
Answering the call: Engineering alum races from Utah to Wisconsin to contribute ventilator expertise
“It didn’t hit me until I got back to the facility and saw how many people are coming to volunteer. There are so many people who are giving up a lot to do this. It’s really, truly amazing to be a part of it.”