A smiling James Thomson
Feature Story
May 24, 2021 VOL 23 NO 1

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
Profile
February 4, 2021 VOL 22 NO 4

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.

Jon Wolff
In Memoriam
August 7, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

Goodbye, Dear Friend: Jon A. Wolff

Genetic therapy pioneer Jon A. Wolff, MD, died on April 17, 2020.

David B. Allen and Brittany J. Allen
Profile
August 3, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

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.

A woman and her child visit with a physician via telehealth
Feature Story
May 6, 2020 VOL 22 NO 1

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.

Scientist Ann Palmenberg
Impactful Giving
April 29, 2020 VOL 22 NO 1

Ann Palmenberg Gives Back After Surviving Cancer

Ann Palmenberg has generously supported UW Carbone Cancer Center after surviving Stage 4 T-cell lymphoma.

Mary Landry
Profile
April 29, 2020 VOL 22 NO 1

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.

Donata Oertel
In Memoriam
April 24, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

Remembering Dr. Donata Oertel

We are saddened to share that Donata Oertel, PhD, Mary Herman and Lucien Rubinstein Distinguished Chair of Neuroscience, passed away on April 22, 2020 after a prolonged illness.

Beth Potter smiling in her white coat
In Memoriam
April 1, 2020 VOL 22 NO 2

Remembering Dr. Beth Potter

With heavy hearts, we share that Beth Potter, MD, associate professor (CHS) in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, passed away on March 31, 2020.

Dennis Maki with Bucky Badger
Awards & Honors
January 31, 2020 VOL 21 NO 4

Dennis Maki Earns Distinguished Alumni Award

As a physician, Dennis Maki is known for his insatiable thirst for knowledge, superhuman memory and tireless work ethic. But the self-described “farm kid” from northern Wisconsin also is deeply generous.

Two smiling men in professional wear
Research
July 18, 2019 VOL 21 NO 2

Affective Neuroscience: 25 Years of Progress

Fueled by passion for their complementary fields of study, 25 years ago, Ned Kalin and Richard Davidson founded and hosted the Wisconsin Symposium on Emotion. Each year since then, that passion has been palpable among participants.

Jacques Galipeau
Editorial
July 9, 2019 VOL 21 NO 1

Perspectives: Cellular Pharmaceuticals Meet the Wisconsin Idea

Jacques Galipeau explains how the advent of cellular therapy has lifted restraints by using living cells as drugs.