29 Mar How History Has Shaped Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
This timeline offers a historical view of significant U.S. federal policies and events spanning the early 1800s to today that have influenced present-day health disparities....
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27 Mar Video: Cancer-busting vaccines
Treatments that could train the immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells are on the way....
26 Mar UW unveils intellectual property models to build industry partnerships
From new options for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to improved wireless communications, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing game-changing innovations for the marketplace with the support of industry partners....
26 Mar New federal spending bills to boost UW–Madison research initiatives
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new funding for research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages....
22 Mar FDA Nod in Duchenne Helps Wider Swath of Patients With the Rare Muscle Disease
Corticosteroids are a standard first-line treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but these drugs have many side effects. FDA approval of Italfarmaco’s Duvyzat is the first nonsteroidal drug to pass the agency’s regulatory bar for treating this rare disease....
14 Mar How Equity and Inclusion Drive True Diversity in Clinical Research
Moultrie explains that “people from marginalized populations must be fully welcome and treated equitably, sharing the same experience as earlier participants in all these discussions. This includes having updates on earlier conversations to enable full participation in current discussions....
14 Mar Dr. Dudley Lamming named next DOM Vice Chair for Biomedical Research
Effective April 1, 2024, Dudley Lamming, PhD, associate professor, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, will become the Department of Medicine’s next Vice Chair for Biomedical Research....
14 Mar Team Spotlight: Kristi Schaeve
Kristi Schaeve is the Industry Liaison, Biohealth & Clinical Research for the Clinical Trials Institute....
13 Mar A blood test shows promise for early colon cancer detection
Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method....
13 Mar Health Systems Join Microsoft-Led Consortium on Responsible AI
Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN) will share best practices related to the safety, reliability and monitoring of AI algorithms, and the skill sets required to manage AI responsibly....