02 Sep HIV: how close are we to a vaccine — or a cure?
Stem-cell transplants have freed seven people of the virus, but researchers say most long-term interventions remain a distant prospect....
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30 Aug Badger Challenge funds local cancer research
The Badger Challenge is coming up in September. The event raises money for cancer research at the UW Carbone Cancer Center....
28 Aug HIV is On the Rise Among Black Americans. Clinical Trials Can Change That
The CDC reported that African/Black American and Hispanic/Latino individuals are disproportionately impacted by HIV, accounting for over 70% of the estimated new HIV infections in 2022....
28 Aug From stem cells to technology, the next Wisconsin RISE initiative focuses on improving health
University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced that the newest area of focus for the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative, called RISE-THRIVE, will be aimed at advancing health and improving lives....
26 Aug Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds
According to a new study, you are 18% more likely to obtain a diagnosis of dementia in Hartford than your sister in Springfield....
26 Aug UW Health named to Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024
Forbes has named UW Health one of America’s best employers by state this year in Wisconsin and Illinois....
26 Aug Almost half of FDA-approved AI medical devices are not trained on real patient data, research reveals
Artificial intelligence (AI) has practically limitless applications in health care, ranging from auto-drafting patient messages in MyChart to optimizing organ transplantation and improving tumor removal accuracy....
25 Aug Epic annual meeting offers peek at health care’s AI future
The event draws tens of thousands of the company’s customers each year to hear the company’s latest updates and learn from colleagues in both information technology and health care....
23 Aug How to harness AI’s potential in research — responsibly and ethically
Artificial intelligence is propelling advances in all areas of science. But vigilance is needed, warn four researchers at the leading edge....
21 Aug Howard Bailey’s legacy defined by compassion, ambition and hope
Dr. Howard Bailey came to the University of Wisconsin in 1988 as a medical oncology fellow fresh from medical school and residency. He knew his passion was cancer care and research, but he did not expect to stay at UW for very long....