Tag School of Medicine and Public Health

Mouse genome sequences reveal variability, complex evolutionary history

September 15, 2011

The genome of even a single organism is packed with information. A new paper, building on recent advances in sequencing capability, now reports the complete genomes of 17 different strains of mice, creating an unparalleled genetic resource that will aid studies ranging from human disease to evolution.

Med student finds salvation in basketball

September 2, 2011

Parents’ stress leaves mark on the DNA of children

August 30, 2011

Parents who are stressed during their children's early years can leave an imprint on their sons' or daughters' genes - an imprint that lasts into adolescence and may affect how these genes are expressed later in life, according to a study by researchers at the University of Wisconsin and the University of British Columbia.

New study will explore impact of exercise on pulmonary hypertension

August 26, 2011

For sufferers of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), maintaining healthy heart function isn't as simple as going for a jog every morning. Patients need to do all they can to slow damage to their heart, and exercise can improve potentially improve their quality of life.

UW-Madison expert: Cancer rates show it’s time for a global asbestos ban

August 18, 2011

The use of asbestos building materials in developing countries results in millions of preventable cancer cases, a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health epidemiologist reports in the coming issue of Annals of Epidemiology.

UW team part of IBM ‘cognitive’ computing chip project

August 18, 2011

Bone marrow transplant pioneer dies at 77

August 17, 2011

Dr. Fritz Bach, a former University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher and physician who pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants, died Sunday at the age of 77.

Nearly 300 UW Health physicians named to “top doctor” lists

August 9, 2011

Nearly 300 UW Health physicians have been named to various "top doctors" lists in the last 12 months, with 52 named to the most recent list: "U.S. News Top Doctors," a new, searchable directory that lists peer-nominated physicians around the country.

UW Carbone Cancer Center researcher wins $1 million award

August 7, 2011

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center have been awarded $1 million over two years to lead research on tracking prostate cancer progression by using novel imaging methods.

UW Health offers free physicals for uninsured high school athletes

July 26, 2011

Timberlake to lead UW Population Health Institute

July 25, 2011

UW doctor trades lab coat for wedding dress

July 18, 2011

Early detection of cardiovascular disease risk does little to patient behavior

July 15, 2011

Conference takes next step in genetic analysis

July 15, 2011

Now that the human genome has been deciphered, many scientists are turning to study the myriad proteins that are encoded in tens of thousands of genes - a field called proteomics.

Study shows fewer injuries among athletes with ankle braces

July 12, 2011

Innovation marks UW–Madison contribution to vitamins, drugs, medical supplies

July 6, 2011

With a long tradition of exploration of medicine and biology, and a research budget that has passed $1 billion, University of Wisconsin–Madison builds on a rich history of discoveries related to drugs and nutrition: Vitamin A and B were discovered here in 1914.

Natural estrogen may improve cognition for Alzheimer’s Disease patients

July 1, 2011

Study details how heat waves drive hospital admissions

June 22, 2011

A new study appearing this week (June 22, 2011) in the journal Climatic Change, documents the medical conditions aggravated by hot weather, the age groups most affected, and forecasts an increase in hospital admissions in urban areas due to predicted climate change and accompanying weather extremes.

Morgridge Institute researchers release first educational game

June 16, 2011

Researchers at the new Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have released the biomedical research organization's first digital learning game created through collaborations among scientists and education researchers.

Stem cells from patients make ‘early retina in a dish’

June 15, 2011

Soon, some treatments for blinding eye diseases might be developed and tested using retina-like tissues produced from the patient's own skin, thanks to a series of discoveries reported by a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison stem cell researchers.