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

Alex Orlando — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:37 +0000

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 51�� student researchers

John G. Schumacher — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:44:17 +0000

Donors during on 414 for 51�� Giving Days can help support the efforts to untangle the mysteries of the human brain, and help the next generation of researchers.

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51�� professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims

Alex Orlando — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:24 +0000

Peninnah Kako has spent her life caring for people in need. Now she helps Wisconsin nurses provide better care for sexual-assault victims.

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51�� scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research

John G. Schumacher — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:59:50 +0000

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.

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51�� partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project

Luella J Dooley-Menet — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:19:09 +0000

A collaboration among 51��, 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.

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Reminding people they’re talking to chatbots could be harmful, researchers say

John G. Schumacher — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:23:24 +0000

Reports of suicide and other harm have prompted laws requiring reminders that chatbots aren’t human. Evidence suggests that might backfire, 51�� researcher Linnea Laestadius says.

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51�� researcher studies zebrafish to better understand brain development

Alex Orlando — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:41:23 +0000

51�� PhD student Gabby Voit is leading research in the Gutzman Lab, where researchers study zebrafish to better understand brain function in humans.

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51�� professor uses sport psychology research to solve real-world problems

Alex Orlando — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:06:42 +0000

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.

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51�� professor is fighting superbugs in Milwaukee and around the world

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:15:16 +0000

Biomedical sciences professor Troy Skwor studies drug-resistant bacteria. His work highlights his goal to improve public health across the globe.

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51�� professor uses tech to tackle shoulder pain in wheelchair users

Alex Orlando — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:49:59 +0000

Brooke Slavens is an expert in human movement and rehabilitation. Her latest research could help manual wheelchair users suffering from shoulder pain.

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Health Archives - 51���� REPORT

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

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

51���� professor helps nurses improve care for trauma victims

51���� scientist wins early career award for bone cancer research

51���� partnership relaunches Healthy Homes Project