20 Oct Can sharks cure cancer? UW-Madison research shows positive advancements

By Mackenzie Davis, WMTV

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Sharks don’t usually come to mind when you think of saving lives. But at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, students and faculty are learning from sharks everyday which is leading to advancements in cancer research.

Six male nurse sharks live in a tank inside a laboratory on the UW-Madison campus. Originally from the Florida Keys, the sharks were moved to Wisconsin to help fight human cancer.

“I love to be able to say that I work with them,” said UW-Madison graduate student Jayden West.

West says he’s worked with these sharks since they were brought to campus about three years ago. Read more…