Law students show holiday spirit
Members of the Student Bar Association at the University of Wisconsin Law School will be delivering toys to a local daycare center on Wednesday (Dec. 20) as part of their ongoing involvement in the community. Read More
Morgridge Institute seeks director
The Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. Read More
Professor leads national effort to improve medical records
Over the past 20 years, patients have been called upon to play an increasingly active role in acquiring, coordinating and managing their own health care. Patricia Flatley Brennan, a professor of nursing and industrial engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is directing a national project to develop the IT tools to make this goal a reality. Read More
Application deadline is February 1
The application deadline for fall admission is February 1 Read More
New research program tackles Parkinson’s disease
A new research collaboration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison aims to move promising new therapies for Parkinson's disease from primates to patients. Read More
Anesthesia in childhood: Are there dangers?
This week, The Why Files asks if anesthetics are killing brain cells in children who are exposed during pregnancy or the first three years of life. Read More
Scientists find potential weapon against tuberculosis infection
The discovery of a unique copper-repressing protein in the bacterium that causes tuberculosis in humans may pave the way toward new strategies for halting tuberculosis infection. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association honors outstanding chapters
This fall, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) recognized nine official alumni chapters for their outstanding commitment to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and its graduates. The organizations were awarded Bascom status, the highest level alumni chapters can achieve. Read More
Prestigious fellowship awarded to scientist
A postdoctoral researcher in the University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry department has been selected as a recipient of a prestigious new fellowship. Read More