Health
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.
51ÁÔÆæ professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims
Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.
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.
51ÁÔÆæ partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project
A collaboration among 51ÁÔÆæ, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University has revived an initiative to help homeowners lower utility bills, improve home health and safety, and increase climate resilience.
Reminding people they’re talking to chatbots could be harmful, researchers say
Reports of suicide and other harm have prompted laws requiring reminders that chatbots aren’t human. Evidence suggests that might backfire, 51ÁÔÆæ researcher Linnea Laestadius says.
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 uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems
Barbara Meyer sees performance in everything. A sports psychologist, she uses her expertise to help athletes, first responders and students do well in high-pressure situations.
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.