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The official X site for the Vice Chancellor for Research @ University of Wisconsin-Madison. RTs, links do not constitute endorsement.
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For 100 years, @UWMadison’s Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has helped UW researchers patent their inventions. Now it’s helping them launch groundbreaking start-up companies as well. https://t.co/2Xt2zDmp7W
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The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups.
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Marina Emborg, professor of medical physics and director of the Preclinical Parkinson’s Research Program at the WNPRC, and Anthony Ives, professor of integrative biology, who have been named recipients of UW–Madison Steenbock Professorships.
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Amy Wendt, associate vice chancellor for research in the physical sciences at UW–Madison, retires on Oct. 1 and Mike Graham, professor of chemical and biological engineering, has been appointed interim AVC for the physical sciences. https://t.co/Q9ODv1BCjr
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Elizabeth Hill named @UWMadison's Director of Federal Relations for Research. “Elizabeth joins us at a time when the stakes for research funding have never been higher,” says Craig Thompson, Vice Chancellor for University Relations. https://t.co/sp3d1BnkJF
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In this recently updated role, Hill will serve as a key advocate for UW–Madison’s federally funded research enterprise, working to ensure continued investment in the university’s efforts to improve...
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On Aug. 20, 1965, the UW–Madison Board of Regents officially recognized the establishment of the Space Science and Engineering Center, dedicated to the emerging field of satellite meteorology, to observe and monitor weather on Earth. https://t.co/4N0sBla81J
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On August 20, 1965, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Board of Regents officially recognized the establishment of the Space Science and Engineering Center, a new research center dedicated to the...
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"David's work has the potential to make prostate cancer screening, an area with conflicting recommendations and invasive tests, more accurate and accessible to men in their homes," says Jennifer Gottwald, WARF director of licensing.
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“David’s work has the potential to make prostate cancer screening, an area with conflicting recommendations and invasive tests, more accurate and accessible to men in their homes.”
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📰 👀 There’s so much news to share! The June/July 2025 edition of “Headlines: News from the Wisconsin ADRC” is available now at https://t.co/b1fvmfG8Tp.
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As it works to address new federal directives for higher education, @UWMadison continues to be guided by the Wisconsin Idea. The current issue of On Wisconsin features many examples of UW faculty, students and alumni contributing to the public good. https://t.co/NlGfpr4umJ
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The UW responds to federal policy changes.
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Congratulations to Reji Babygirija, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in Dr. David Harris' Lab, for receiving a two-year, $186,000 UW Distinguished Research Fellowship from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. @WiscMIS @WiscoSurgMetab
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Reji Babygirija, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in the Wisconsin Surgical Laboratory in Metabolism (WiSLiM), has been awarded a UW Distinguished Research Fellowship. This fellowship program was...
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Applications are now open for Pressure Chamber 2025! Finalists will pitch live on August 19 during Forward Festival, with the winner earning a spot in Greater Madison's exclusive investor meetings in Silicon Valley this fall. #WisconsinInnovates Apply: https://t.co/K3xmhQpGnT
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Did you know @UWMadison is a hotbed of world-changing innovation? From vaccines to clean energy, Badgers are pushing the boundaries. Programs like #WARFAccelerator, #WARFTherapeutics and #WARFVentures are fueling the fire. #WARF100
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How will radiation affect astronauts who travel to Mars? #UWMadison researchers are exploring that question — and their work could also provide insights on improving radiation treatment for cancer patients here on Earth. https://t.co/vgv7FkodVm
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UW research helps clear the way for travel to Mars.
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4 UW–Madison faculty have been named to the AAAS national honorary society and research center: political philosopher Harry Brighouse, social psychologist Patricia Devine, political scientist Lisa Martin and cognitive neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg.
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The UW–Madison inductees are political philosopher Harry Brighouse, social psychologist Patricia Devine, political scientist Lisa Martin and cognitive neuroscientist Mark Seidenberg.
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UW–Madison scientists part of team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Physics
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A team of 13,508 scientists, including over 100 from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, won the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the Breakthrough Prize Foundation announced April 5....
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#UWMadison & @UniversitiesWI, along with industry, university, hospital & health system partners, are urging WI’s Congressional leaders to protect @NIH funding, which drives groundbreaking research, life-saving treatments & economic growth in the state. https://t.co/zAU18B01OU
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Chancellor Mnookin, Universities of Wisconsin, along with industry, university, hospital and health system partners reinforced the importance of NIH funding during a news conference at the UW School...
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#BadgerEngineers are leading a first-of-its-kind research center devoted to advancing autonomous vehicle availability in rural and tribal communities. The TRAVELS Center is supported by a $15 million @USDOT grant. https://t.co/SNTZb9bQQg
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University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers are leading a first-of-its-kind research center devoted to advancing autonomous vehicle (AV) availability in rural and tribal communities. The Tribal and...
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Groundbreaking study from UW–Madison School of Pharmacy researchers reveals alarming misuse of OTC medications by older adults and offers a simple solution
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Groundbreaking research from School of Pharmacy faculty reveals alarming misuse of OTC medications by older adults and offers a simple solution.
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UW–Madison researchers have discovered where an important photoreceptor acts within plant stems, and the finding could help growers improve the success rate of crops like soybeans.
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UW researchers isolated the effects of certain photoreceptors through genetic manipulation editing and photographed the growth of tiny sprouting seedlings with highly sensitive cameras.
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WAA's UW Now Livestream on Wildfires: Wildfires in CA have taken lives and ravaged property. What do we know about underlying causes and spread of these fires and other questions will the focus of a live session with UW experts 7 p.m. Today (Jan. 21) .
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Don’t miss the opportunity to present your work at the @UWMadison Data Science Research Bazaar! Submissions for lightning talks, posters, interactive discussions and workshops are due Jan. 22 (new deadline). https://t.co/EH0MO2uQGk
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