A child who has received a vaccine at the doctor's office
Science & Technology
November 8, 2021

Moderna COVID-19 vaccine pediatric clinical trial to focus on ages 6 months to 5 years

The KidCOVE phase three clinical trial at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, which is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children, has shifted focus to kids 6 months to 5 years old.

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Honors & Awards
November 4, 2021

University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Diseases recognized by National Organization for Rare Disorders

The University of Wisconsin Center for Rare Diseases has been selected as a National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Disease Center of Excellence.

Freddy Caldera
Health & Wellness
September 8, 2021

UW study finds most patients with inflammatory bowel disease have immune response to COVID-19 vaccine; expands enrollment

The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is expanding a study investigating the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine for people who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Science & Technology
August 27, 2021

UW researchers to study risk factors for injury in high school runners

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health are teaming up with more than 20 high schools across Wisconsin this fall to study how certain risk factors contribute to running-related injuries in high school cross country runners.

clinic
Health & Wellness
July 19, 2021

Innovative UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic seeks to identify rare genetic conditions

The UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health recently opened its first patient clinic, the UW Undiagnosed Genetic Disease Clinic, which is for people with undiagnosed genetic diseases, creating a vital local hub in a global community of experts dedicated to solving medical mysteries with state of the art technologies for people whose conditions remain undiagnosed despite an extensive prior clinical workup.

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Health & Wellness
May 25, 2021

UW launches innovative Center for Health Disparities Research

A new center at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health seeks to examine how a person’s environment and social conditions impact their health down to the molecular level.

Science & Technology
February 18, 2021

Study finds analyzing DNA in urine could help detect cancer

A study published this week in Science Translational Medicine describes how urinalysis could potentially be used to detect some forms of cancer.

A child staring at a digital screen
Health & Wellness
January 25, 2021

UW Health offers screen time guidance for families

In a new study out today in a leading pediatrics journal, UW Health experts urge families to be mindful of increased screen time, especially as we approach virtual classes in the middle of winter.

Elizabeth Burnside and Dorothy Farrar-Edwards with Bucky Badger
Science & Technology
January 21, 2021

All of Us Research Program returns first genetic results to participants

Participants who donated biosamples, as part of the historic “All of Us” Research Program, may soon see a return of their genetic results.

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Science & Technology
December 11, 2020

UW vision researchers partner with U.S. Department of Defense to develop stem cell therapy for combat-related eye injuries

Using an ingenious microscopic retinal patch, eye researchers at UW–Madison will develop and test a new way to treat United States military personnel blinded in combat.

Robert Fettiplace
Honors & Awards
November 19, 2020

Robert Fettiplace wins Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize

In the past two years, Robert Fettiplace, PhD, amassed two prestigious academic honors, and a recently announced third puts him in company with scientists who were subsequently awarded the Nobel Prize.

Ying Ge
Honors & Awards
November 18, 2020

Ying Ge receives Biemann Medal, named to Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List

Ying Ge, PhD, professor of cell and regenerative biology, has been awarded the Biemann Medal from the American Society for Mass Spectrometry for 2020. She was also named to the Top 100 Analytical Scientist Power List by The Analytical Scientist.