Format Link
Researchers Link Protein With Breast Cancer’s Spread to the Brain
A cancer-research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a protein that may be a major culprit when breast cancer metastasizes to the brain. Read More
UW researchers link protein with breast cancer’s spread to the brain
A cancer-research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a protein that may be a major culprit when breast cancer metastasizes to the brain. Read More
UW Health launches new program designed to improve patient experience and surgical outcomes
UW Health patients getting total joint-replacement surgery now have access to a new online support tool designed to take them through treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. Read More
UW System president finalists named
Michael J. Falbo, president of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, today announced three finalists to be considered for the System’s top post. Read More
CALS researchers developing novel treatment for septic shock
By the time doctors diagnose septic shock, patients often are on a knife’s edge. At that point, for every hour that treatment is delayed, a person’s risk of death rises an alarming six percent. Read More
Wisconsin Partnership awards $3.6 million in community grants
The Wisconsin Partnership Program has pledged $3.65 million to 16 projects aimed at making Wisconsin communities healthier. Read More
UW Global Gateway offers funded, short–term study abroad opportunities
Students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison who are curious about studying abroad, but still reluctant about plunging into an overseas experience will have a new way to test international waters, starting next summer. Read More
Researchers discover early step in blood stem cell development
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) researchers have discovered a very early regulatory event that controls the production of blood stem cells and the adult blood system. Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics honored for reducing infection
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics was recognized for taking a major step forward in reducing health care-associated infection, as it received the 2013 Partnership in Prevention Award. Read More
Munich institute honors Haveman for service
Germany’s leading economic research organization, the Ifo Institute in Munich, honored Professor Robert Haveman with a rare recognition, making him an honorary member. Read More
Dairy science in spotlight as field advances
Dairy science is no longer the field of straw hats and bib overalls. The UW’s future is as thoroughly milk-soaked as its past. Read More
Connection found between nitrogen levels in water and toxic algae production
Scientists have long known that phosphorus fuels growth of algae in lakes and streams. Wisconsin Sea Grant researchers have found that nitrogen levels are a factor in whether or not these algae – specifically, blue-green algae –produce toxins. The findings, published in PLOS ONE have parts of the scientific community buzzing. Read More
Slideshow: Goodbye to fall
As the northern wind blows and the last oak tree leaves on Bascom Hill begin to fall, we bid adieu to autumn's golden moment. It's been a glorious season to behold. Read More
SoE hosting range of American Education Week events, resources
American Education Week (Nov. 18 to 22) is an opportune time for UW–Madison’s School of Education to lend a hand in guiding its range of partners through this sometimes difficult terrain and into a future in which every child has access to a free, high-quality public education. Read More
Teach-in to help “Young Invincibles” select health insurance options
A teach-in on new health insurance options is designed to send students home for Thanksgiving with important information to discuss with their families. Read More