Scott Terhune, PhD and researcher in laboratory

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MCW Student’s Life Experiences Shape Early Goals in Medicine

May 29, 2026

Danica Cho wants to help immigrants access the health care system and teach others the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

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l-r: Drs. Caitlin O’Meara, Amirala Bakhshian Nik, Alexandra Purdy, and Michaela Patterson

In New Study Researchers Connect Polyploidy in Heart Muscle Genes to Worse Outcomes

May 26, 2026

Using a new genetics tool at MCW, a research team found that cells with extra copies of their genome correlated with worse heart performance.

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MCW 12th Annual President's Community Engagement Awards honorees and presenters from left to right: Dr. Brian Jackson, Joshua Liston-Zawadi, Dr. Staci A. Young, Darryl Davidson, Dr. Jean Mallett, Dr. John R. Raymond, and Crystal Jushka. Honorees not pictured: Ricardo Aguilar, Zandra Clevert, and Adileen Sii

Honoring the 2026 President’s Community Engagement Awardees

May 21, 2026

The annual awards celebrate MCW faculty, staff, learners, and community partners who have demonstrated sustained and impactful community engagement.

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Celebrating The Medical College of Wisconsin’s 2026 Graduates

May 19, 2026

The 2026 Commencement Ceremonies were a time of reflection and jubilation for graduating medical, pharmacy, and graduate students.

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Mutsa Chiromo (left) and Dr. Eugen Manyora (right)

MCW Medical Student Aids Globally Underserved Populations

May 14, 2026

Mutsa Chiromo, a fourth-year medical student, is dedicated to providing quality care for overlooked groups.

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Testing Mindfulness to Improve Outcomes in High-Risk Pregnancies

May 5, 2026

MCW researcher Dr. Anna Palatnik is investigating holistic approaches for expectant mothers with high blood pressure.

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MCW’s New Elective Instills Cooking Skills and Nutritional Knowledge in Medical Students

April 30, 2026

Developed by the Center for Disease Prevention Research, the class teaches fundamental culinary techniques and how to adapt them to patients’ needs.

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Making Shade, Making a Difference: The Journey of Dr. Lycia Thornburg

April 29, 2026

Making a difference doesn’t stop at the clinic door.

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Creating New Tools to Diagnose and Treat Aphasia

April 23, 2026

By combining brain imaging, behavioral testing, and AI, MCW scientists are working to refine how aphasia is understood and treated.

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Using AI, Researchers Develop New Tumor Marker for Pancreatic Cancer

April 15, 2026

The tool could help physicians understand how patients respond to treatment and determine when to change course.

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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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