There are approximately 100,000 diagnosed cases of Sickle Cell Disease in the United States and millions more worldwide. Patients born with it are often faced with episodes of severe, acute pain as well as ongoing chronic pain. In this show, learn about Sickle Cell Disease...
On October 14, 2019, the 10th Annual Milwaukee Regional Research Forum – Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Viewpoint Luncheon celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center along with a poster presentation of CTSI supported research by MCW faculty, students and staff,...
It’s a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over a million people throughout the U.S. For many, it’s controllable with medication. But, some patients don’t respond to these treatments and require surgery which, in severe cases, can result in removal of the colon. On today’s...
Join us at the 10th Annual Milwaukee Regional Research Forum – CTSI Viewpoint Luncheon on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Milwaukee Regional Research Forum, Inc. (MRRF) is a citizen inspired organization dedicated to advancing the goals of the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast...
It’s a chronic disease that affects people from the very beginning of life. But successful research is leading to ever-improving treatments, resulting in ever-increasing life expectancy. And later, we’ll hear from a woman in our community who is thriving, despite battling it. We’re learning about...
It’s a virus-type so common that almost every male and female in the U.S. will contract some form of it during their lifetime. The good news is, it’s preventable. But, for some, it can have devastating consequences. We’re learning all about the Human Papillomavirus...
The NIH Common Fund announces FY2020 funding opportunities for the NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, New Innovator Award, Transformative Research Award, and Early Independence Award in the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. The program provides unique opportunities for exceptionally creative scientists to pursue highly innovative approaches to address...
This translational endeavor aims to partner clinical proficiencies throughout the CTSA network with drug discovery resources. CTSA-affiliated researchers and clinicians who have identified potential drug targets, pathways or screening approaches and are interested in accelerated translation into patients through drug repurposing are encouraged to respond....
