Science & Technology
New NIH-funded initiative will examine Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down syndrome
Investigators at the Waisman Center, the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and several departments at UW–Madison are involved in the effort, which they say "has the potential to help everyone."
Research highlights need for grassland conservation, agriculture support
In a new study, researchers show that newly added croplands converted from grasslands important to wildlife generated less yield than existing cropland.
WARF announces annual grant for UW research
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, which obtains patents on UW inventions and licenses them to industry, has granted the university and the Morgridge Institute for Research a combined $100.3 million for 2020-21.
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Science & Technology Events
October
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Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar with Dr. Yoon Yeo, Purdue University College of Pharmacy8:40 am, Online
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November
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A presentation/workshop discussing the effects of racism in the public health and healthcare system.6:00 pm, Online
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"Applied Research with a Side of History - Sustainable Commercial Fisheries in the Great Lake" Titus Seilheimer, Wisconsin Sea Grant7:00 pm, Online
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Ecology of epiphytes, with special emphasis on bromeliads and orchids3:30 am, Online
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Presented by Zachary Stowe, MD, UW SMPH Department of Psychiatry8:00 am, Online