An adult elephant has the body mass of about 100 human beings. Despite their enormous size, these remarkable creatures defy the odds by almost never getting cancer. This paradox is still a mystery to scientists. …
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Steve Cho tailors cancer treatment with theranostics
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Section Chief Steve Cho, MD discussed his work in the growing field of theranostics for an article in UW Health’s Advances newsletter. By utilizing radioactive drugs that are attracted to …
Rising Sparks: Jose Ayuso, biomedical imaging alum
Growing up in Madrid, Jose Ayuso’s parents, both bank clerks, often puzzled over how he acquired such a deep passion for all things science. But his thirst for science and mathematics was insatiable, transcending disciplinary …
PartnerUp: A Matchmaking Opportunity for Aspiring Innovators
On a cold evening in February, students crowded into a Grainger Hall classroom in hopes of making a connection. But even though February is best known for Valentine’s Day — and candy was involved — …
Art, engineering partnership creates new space for innovative learning
For years, the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Mechanical Engineering foundry has served as a learning environment for students eager to gain hands-on manufacturing skills. But, the early months of 2024 saw the foundry’s permanent …
TitletownTech to host ‘Startup Draft’ in Green Bay this spring with $1M prize
There are two drafts coming to Green Bay this April. In addition to the 2025 NFL Draft being held at Lambeau Field from April 24-26, TitletownTech, the venture capital firm jointly backed by the Packers …
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation named a 2025 Best Place to Work
Celebrating 100 years, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation invests in research to make a difference. “This investment extends to our employees,” says Maureen Miner, director of human resources and culture advancement. “We are intentionally integrating …
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship often stems from unexpected paths and for Annemarie Maitri and Ryan Browne, their journeys into business ownership reflect their diverse backgrounds, creative approaches, and unwavering determination. Both entrepreneurs have built successful businesses—Annemarie with her …
Student Entrepreneur Profile: Ayden Fowler
For some people, entrepreneurship isn’t just a passion—it’s been with them from the start. That’s certainly the case for Ayden Fowler, a sophomore majoring in entrepreneurship and management at UW-Madison whose already made waves with …
InsideWis: NIH-funded research produces cures, treatments and jobs, even if it takes time
Howard Temin was a UW-Madison scientist who shared the 1975 Nobel Prize for his discovery of “reverse transcriptase,” which described how tumor viruses act on the genetic material of cells to make copies of themselves …