Health & Wellness News from the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Dr. Nita Ahuja named dean of UW School of Medicine and Public Health

February 5, 2025

Ahuja is a cancer-care innovator whose treatment approaches and research have garnered international recognition. She’s also a proven leader and administrator with a track record for bringing multidisciplinary teams together to solve health care challenges. Read More

Human stem cell-derived heart cells are safe in monkeys, could treat congenital heart disease

November 13, 2024

Regenerating tissue to support healthy heart function could keep hearts beating stronger and longer, and this is where stem cell research is stepping in. Read More

Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats

November 12, 2024

The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease. Read More

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Health & Wellness Events

April

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Advancement Course: NOLS Wilderness Medicine

8:00 am, Mendota Lodge, Lower Level - Outdoor UW, Memorial Union
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Nature Hike

Arboretum

1:00 pm, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
13

Body Speak Free

Free Workshop Series

4:00 pm, Neighborhood House Community Center (29 S. Mills St.)
14

UWPD Blood Drive

8:00 am, 1433 Monroe Street (next to UWPD’s main headquarters)
14

School of Nursing Informational Session

8:45 am, 1231 Signe Skott Cooper Hall
14

Virtual Support for Survivors

1:00 pm, Online
14

Rainbow Recovery Meeting with Badger Recovery

5:30 pm, Gender and Sexuality Campus Center

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