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From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51ÁÔÆæ public health student finds his purpose

By Anna Funk April 15, 2026HealthPublic Health
Public health student Michael Figueroa Osorio talks with his coworkers at an internship at Bay View Food Community Center.

From Navy corpsman to community advocate: 51ÁÔÆæ public health student finds his purpose

By Anna Funk April 15, 2026HealthPublic Health

Inspired by his time serving as a hospital corpsman, Michael Figueroa Osorio is pursuing his passion for public health at UW-Milwaukee.

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A massive brain study is helping children and 51ÁÔÆæ student researchers

By Howie MagnerApril 7, 2026Health
A man in a brown sweater holds a glass plaque in his hands that reads "2025 Panther Edge Student Employment Award."

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

By Dan SimmonsApril 2, 2026Health
51ÁÔÆæ nursing professor Penninah Kako sits in a room to care for patients.

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

By Laura OttoMarch 30, 2026HealthBiotechnology
A woman in a white lab coat stands in a lab with crossed arms.

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

By Luella J Dooley-MenetMarch 4, 2026HealthScience & TechnologyPublic HealthWater & Environment
A technician in a white protective suit fills holes in an exterior wall of a home with insulation from a hose.

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

By 51ÁÔÆæ NewsFebruary 18, 2026HealthPublic Health

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

By Ashley AbramsonJanuary 26, 2026Health
PhD student Gabby Voit smiling and sitting in front of lab equipment

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

By James Carlton January 12, 2026Health
Barbara Meyer talks with an athlete in the gymnasium.

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

By Anna Funk December 12, 2025Health
Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor works with a student researcher in his lab.

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

By Tree Meinch December 2, 2025Health
Mechanical engineering professor Brooke Slavens walks alongside a child wheelchair user.

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

By Kaitlin StainbrookNovember 7, 2025Health
51ÁÔÆæ researcher Melinda S. Kavanaugh stands in a kitchen with her hands on the counter. At a table behind her, a young boy converses with his grandmother.

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.

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