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Medical College of Wisconsin

Every great life–changing discovery begins the same way–with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That’s why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do.

The Medical College of Wisconsin brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care. Tomorrow’s discoveries happen right here alongside the very people who bring those lessons to our students. Every bit of knowledge, and every advancement, provides our students with an unprecedented, collaborative learning environment, and helps improve the vitality and care of our communities.

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Biohealth and Biotech in the Spotlight

April 9, 2026

Across Wisconsin, a growing network of partners is advancing innovation and positioning the state as a leader in the future of health.

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Matching Dreams with Alumni Generosity

April 9, 2026

Hear from fourth year medical student Rachel Knoebl on Match Day as she reflects on her path to medicine and the impact of the Class of 1960 Scholarship.

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MCW Experience Prepares Alum to Tackle Global Health Disparities

April 2, 2026

‘The beauty of global health is that it’s so reciprocal,’ says Jordan De La Hunt, MS ’25, who aims to propel her experience into a career in the field.

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MCW Medical Students Celebrate During Match Day 2026

March 23, 2026

On March 20, graduating medical students discovered where they will complete the next step in their educational journey.

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Showcasing Scientific Breakthroughs at Research Day 2026

March 19, 2026

Faculty, staff, and learners presented their discoveries while sparking new cross-disciplinary ideas.

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Data Science Institute’s Monthly Coffee Hour Series Fosters Connections, Collaborations

March 17, 2026

The new initiative, launched last year, brings MCW’s cutting-edge data science research to the forefront of health in Wisconsin.

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Healing, Then Helping: A Student-Athlete Finds His Path in Medicine

March 12, 2026

Guided by experience as both a patient and a researcher, first-year medical student Patrick Quinn is building his future as a physician at MCW.

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Drs. Bill Hughes, Jennifer McIntosh, and Matt Durand (left to right)

New Treatment for Preeclampsia Being Tested to Improve Outcomes for Pregnant Women

March 5, 2026

A clinical trial supported by a Gates Foundation grant will study whether a supplement improves vascular function in patients with preeclampsia.

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MCW Researcher Gearing Up to Improve Technology That Reveals Protein Shapes

March 3, 2026

Candice Klug, PhD '99, has a new $2.22 million grant to enhance electron paramagnetic resonance technology (EPR).

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Theranostics and the ‘Next Wave’ of Cancer Treatment

February 26, 2026

Once an emerging science, this burgeoning field is now reshaping clinical care, redefining how cancer is visualized, measured, and treated.

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Committed to Serving the Rural and Underserved

February 19, 2026

Inspired by disaster in his native Haiti, medical student Mike Mathieu plans a career focused on community and giving back.

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Pictured left: Jessica Olson, MPH ‘15, PhD ‘17

Making the Humanity Behind the Science Front and Center

February 13, 2026

MCW researcher Jessica Olson, MPH ’15, PhD ’17, is deeply committed to advancing women’s health equity.

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Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Legal Compliance Statement
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, military status, or other legally protected classification. MCW maintains full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in pursuit of our missions. Consistent with federal guidance, we affirm our commitment to individual merit, fairness, and equal treatment in all aspects of academic and institutional decision-making.

MCW's policies, federal and state laws, and regulations prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employees, learners, students, applicants, or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.