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.
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.
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 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.
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.