Research
Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats
The gene therapy approach allowed the non-mutated gene to be expressed in neurons and better support the transportation of proteins, preventing disease.
H5N1 virus isolated from infected dairy worker is 100% lethal in ferrets, but does not appear to be circulating in nature anymore
The findings highlight the risks posed by a virus that continues to spread among dairy cattle and occasionally to farm workers, and the study's lead scientist says he was surprised by the ease with which this particular strain was able to kill ferrets.
UW–Madison case study investigates gap in quality of life for Hmong nursing home residents
Mai See Thao believes it’s essential to factor in refugees’ past experiences as they age in care facilities, to avoid reproducing feelings of isolation, abandonment and uncertainty.
Research Events
January
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Setting the Course for Pediatric Community Health Improvement: The Dane County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)7:30 am, Online
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Department of Surgery Faculty & Staff Only7:30 am, Union South
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Gordon Crabtree, MD, "An Update on Geographic Atrophy;" Kathleen Schildroth, MD, "Diabetic Tractional Retinal Detachments"7:00 am, Online
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Arboretum Winter Enrichment Lecture10:00 am, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
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Sanbrita Mondal, OD, "Cases from the Trenches: A Taste of What We Do in Vision Rehabilitation"7:00 am, Online
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Behind the Screens: Using EHR Metadata to Improve Provider Well-being and Patient Safety7:30 am, Online