Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Program and Clinic Catalyze Advances in Genomics and Personalized Medicine
The clinic accepts referred patients nationwide who have undergone extensive genetic workups but whose condition remains undiagnosed.
Clinical Trials Leaders Join Forces to Enhance Patient Care Offerings
Elizabeth “Betsy” Nugent and Nasia Safdar, leaders in the academic medical center’s clinical trials enterprise, recently announced creation of the Wisconsin Medicine Institute for Clinical Trials.
Ellen Wald Earns Folkert Belzer Award for Dedication to Patients, Faculty and Staff
The lifetime achievement award recognizes an outstanding individual who has had a pivotal impact on the school and the people and populations it serves.
Elaine Alarid Nurtures the Next Generation of Mentors
From her earliest days as a budding scientist, Alarid says she’s always had someone in her corner, which has made all the difference.
Christian Capitini Describes Immunotherapy Successes
For nearly 10 years, Capitini has maintained an active research lab at the UW Carbone Cancer Center while also providing care for children with cancer at the American Family Children’s Hospital.
Stem Cell Research: Celebrating 25 Years of Amazing Discoveries
Over the past two decades, stem cell research at UW–Madison has grown from involving a handful of scientists to nearly 100 from more than 30 schools, colleges and departments.
Molly Carnes Breaks Through Biases
Carnes hadn’t formally studied gender issues, but early on in her career she was keenly aware how few women held leadership or research positions in academic medicine, and that led to a new course.
Goodbye, Dear Friend: Jon A. Wolff
Genetic therapy pioneer Jon A. Wolff, MD, died on April 17, 2020.
Father, Daughter Take Turns Being “The Other Dr. Allen”
David and Brittany Allen share a title but are making their own impacts in the Department of Pediatrics.
Innovative Programs Broaden Experts’ Reach
UW faculty and staff are developing and using creative approaches to care for patients, conduct research, educate future caregivers and share knowledge.
Mary Landry Focuses on Improving Women’s Health for Students and Underserved Populations
Mary Landry reflects on her education, working at University Health Services and working to fight health disparities.
Ann Palmenberg Gives Back After Surviving Cancer
Ann Palmenberg has generously supported UW Carbone Cancer Center after surviving Stage 4 T-cell lymphoma.