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Clinical trial: More evidence that cancer drug treats macular degeneration

May 22, 2012

The second year of data from a nationwide, federally funded trial continues to show that the cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) is an effective and economical treatment for age-related macular degeneration. Read More

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 21, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study. Read More

Radiothon raises $528,507 for sick kids

May 14, 2012

The three-day, 39-hour radio broadcast hosted by Tracy Dixon and Mike Heller of Clear Channel Radio station 96.3 Star Country ended Friday night with the announcement of the grand total. Read More

Emergency department doctor cautions against ATV dangers

May 11, 2012

The American Family Children’s Hospital emergency medical staff says there has been a cluster of children who have been injured, or killed, during ATV use recently. Read More

UW-Madison student among winners in UW System essay contest

May 11, 2012

Jacquelyn Bonavia is among three winners of the UW System Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship. Read More

Sleep apnea associated with higher mortality from cancer

May 9, 2012

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), commonly known as sleep apnea, is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study. Read More

Symposium honors legacy of the late biomolecular chemist Paul Bertics

May 7, 2012

A May 11 symposium honors the life and legacy of Paul Bertics, a biomolecular chemist who died last December. Read More

Native Plant Sale welcomes spring

May 4, 2012

UW Health pediatric clinic featured in new documentary

April 28, 2012

To examine the impact and cost of obesity within the U.S., HBO and the Institute of Medicine, in association with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, created a four- part documentary series titled, “The Weight of the Nation.” Read More

Bousquet appointed interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor

April 18, 2012

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced that Gilles Bousquet has agreed to serve as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s interim chancellor following the departure of Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich next month. Read More

Witte to retire after 35 years of teaching, research, service

April 18, 2012

John Witte tends to learn a subject as he goes along. From industrial relations to education policy, the La Follette School political scientist accepts a challenge and becomes an expert. Kazakhstan is next on Witte’s agenda. Read More

The curtain rises on the Wisconsin Film Festival on April 18

April 13, 2012

The 2012 Wisconsin Film Festival runs from April 18-22. Read More

Brower a finalist for UW System academic and student affairs post

April 11, 2012

University of Wisconsin System President Kevin P. Reilly today announced the names of the finalists for the position of Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the UW System. Read More

La Follette School analysis course benefits state

April 11, 2012

Public affairs students are helping state agencies and community organizations make better decisions and policies. Read More

One compound detects and treats malignant tumors, certain cancer stem cells

April 3, 2012

Partnership helps Chinese children learn about cranes

March 30, 2012

In southwestern China’s Guizhou Province, the International Crane Foundation and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies are partnering on a novel environmental education program for elementary school children that incorporates western techniques and local traditions. Read More

Bioethics symposium set for April 12

March 29, 2012

"Doctors, Politics and Conscience" will be held April 12 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the Health Sciences Learning Center, Room 1306, at 750 Highland Ave. Four featured talks will be followed by a panel featuring practicing physicians. Read More

Slide show: Cool Science Image Contest 2012

March 23, 2012

Match Day 2012 includes largest class of rural medicine students

March 22, 2012

About 160 graduates of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health - including the school's largest-to-date group of rural-medicine students - learned where they will begin their careers as doctors during Match Day, which was held March 16 at the Health Sciences Learning Center. Read More

Scientists produce eye structures from human blood-derived stem cells

March 13, 2012

For the first time, scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have made early retina structures containing proliferating neuroretinal progenitor cells using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells derived from human blood. Read More