Many translational research grants are strengthened pilot data that addresses the prevalence of various conditions in medical populations or current patterns and outcomes of care. While gathering primary data is often infeasible, use of existing databases can support such work. One solution to this problem...
Imagine if your body’s immune system developed an abnormality, and instead of helping to fight off infection, it began mistaking good bacteria and other matter in the intestinal or digestive tract as invading substances. For over one-and-a half-million people in the U.S. suffering from Inflammatory...
How many times have you heard it? “Trust your gut!” Well, do you? New findings from a recent clinical study on the human gut bacteria suggest that you should. On today’s show, we’ll learn about one local research team who’ve discovered a groundbreaking link connecting a...
“Advancing the Health of Veterans through Collaboration in Research and Discovery” - Veterans face a range of health issues that are unique to their service and different from the general population. These include physical, psychological, and physcosocial issues that impact both them and their families. ...
Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but lacking vision.” On today’s show, we set our sights on The Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, focusing on the pioneering vision and...
The ‘dog days’ of summer here, which means students will soon be heading back to classrooms for learning and fields for playing prep sports. As parents, it’s our job to guide our children toward educational opportunities that can positively impact their future. On today’s show, you’ll...
In this difficult funding environment, it is important that MCW faculty put forth the best possible grant applications. In conjunction with the CTSI, the Office of Research is pleased to provide resources for external review of applications for R01 level grants (from NIH or other...
Central Collaboratory 2016 is a unique event on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Milwaukee, WI, bringing academia and industry together for a day of scouting, pitching and partnering. Inventors and industry leaders will have opportunities to discuss exciting possibilities in technologies, plus learn techniques...
With the recent Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, we paid respect to our military veterans who sacrificed their lives and we celebrated our freedom that their sacrifice brings. For many veterans, the price of defending our freedom is high. Even the ones fortunate enough to...
Spring has barely sprung in our area, but already there’s plenty of talk about mosquitoes. Before they’ve even had an opportunity to become pesky, uninvited guest at our backyard BBQs and other outdoor activities, many of us have mosquitoes on our minds due to an...
