University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: In the Media

Posts that link out to external articles and press coverage.

Heart Regeneration Research in Nonhuman Primates: A Model for Ventricular Pressure Overload

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect in the United States and can result in heart failure early in life. Stem cell grafts offer potential as a treatment for cardiac defects, but both laboratory bench experiments and whole-animal studies are necessary for progress in this area. By testing cardiac treatments in …

A First for Parkinson’s: Autologous Cell Therapy Moves from the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center to Human Trials

A new investigational treatment for Parkinson’s disease is showing early promise in its first human clinical trial, thanks in part to foundational work at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC).

Zika infections can cause significant developmental problems

Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.

UW launches new research center to examine aging (Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center)

Welcome Dr. Ricardo Carrion, Jr.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has named Ricardo Carrion Jr. as the next director of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center.

Parkinson’s treatment tested at UW showing promise in first clinical trial

How Bioengineered Arteries Could Redefine Bypass Procedures

Improving Pregnancy Outcomes Through Gene Therapy

A new kidney — free of daily meds

Study Suggests an Expanded Role of the Brain’s Thalamus