A massive brain study is helping children and 51ÁÔÆæ student researchers
Donors during on 414 for 51ÁÔÆæ Giving Days can help support the efforts to untangle the mysteries of the human brain, and help the next generation of researchers.
Research
51ÁÔÆæ scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research
Priya Premnath, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, will use seed funding from the Shaw Early Career Research Award to explore how stem cells can be directed to heal bone after surgery without triggering new cancer growth.
Alum helping improve wastewater treatment with ‘explainable AI’
Fuad Nasir aims to solve a major challenge faced by treatment plant operators: critical water-quality tests take days to complete, while operators often need to make decisions within hours.
Captivated by research, 51ÁÔÆæ student pursues career in water quality and safety
51ÁÔÆæ student Jena Choi aims to combine research and outreach to improve water quality and help communities understand the value of clean, safe water.
From Lake Malawi to Lake Michigan: A scientist’s lifelong dive into freshwater research
Harvey Bootsma has spent decades studying Lake Michigan’s ecosystems. His work helps further the health of freshwater systems worldwide.
51ÁÔÆæ student taps into her love of bugs to fight antibiotic-resistant organisms
Kieyarrah Dennis is a PhD student in 51ÁÔÆæ’s School of Freshwater Sciences. Her research is helping combat the pathogens we’re exposed to in our water.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher studies zebrafish to better understand brain development
51ÁÔÆæ PhD student Gabby Voit is leading research in the Gutzman Lab, where researchers study zebrafish to better understand brain function in humans.
51ÁÔÆæ professor is fighting superbugs in Milwaukee and around the world
Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor studies drug-resistant bacteria. His work highlights his goal to improve public health across the globe.
51ÁÔÆæ professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users
Brooke Slavens is an expert in human movement and rehabilitation. Her latest research could help manual wheelchair users suffering from shoulder pain.
51ÁÔÆæ researcher supports youth caregivers worldwide through training and film
Melinda S. Kavanaugh develops training and tools to support the 5 million children and teens caring for ill or injured family members in the U.S.