Breakthrough In Transgenic Animal Production Enables Development Of New Human Disease Models Jul 25, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 24, 2009) Scientists from The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Sangamo Biosciences, Inc., Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Open Monoclonal Technology, Inc. and INSERM have announced the creation of the first genetically modified mammals developed using zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) technology ... D. Director of the Human and Molecular Genetics Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin. (Science Daily)
Scientists develop designer, glow-in-the-dark rats Jul 24, 2009
In the journal Science, a team led by Aron Geurts of the Medical College of Wisconsin reports how they used "zinc-finger nucleases" to eliminate (or "knock out") genes from rat embryos, resulting in designer rats ready for medical experiments ... (Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and the Medical College of Wisconsin). (USA Today -- Tech)
Bolger to retire as CEO of Medical College of Wisconsin Jul 17, 2009
When Mike Bolger was inaugurated as the Medical College s fifth president in 1990, he articulated a vision to establish The Medical College of Wisconsin as one of the nation s premier medical schools, Mellowes said ... I ve been honored to help the Medical College of Wisconsin s faculty, staff and students realize their potential for greatness and collectively to engage in creating an atmosphere and culture in which real learning and scholarly pursuit can occur. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
New oral agents may prevent injury after radiation exposure Jul 11, 2009
The study was initiated with CMCR "Pilot Grant" funding awarded to Dr. Rosalind Rosenthal, first author of the paper and currently a research associate at BUSM. Doctrow's laboratory at BUSM is a member of a five-institution CMCR program, based at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. . (EurekAlert!)
Health Clinic Conditions May Be To Blame For Decrease In Primary Care Physicians Jul 10, 2009
D., all of the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Ann Maguire of Medical College of Wisconsin; Dr. Bernice Man of Rush Medical College; Dr. Julia McMurry of William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital; Eric S. Williams, Ph. D., of the University of Alabama; Dr. Barbara A. Horner-Ibler, of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; and Dr. Mark D. Schwartz of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System. (Science Daily)
Center responds Jun 19, 2009
In a statement, the Medical College of Wisconsin, whose physicians provide care at the RFMC, said staff follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, the same guidelines the city used when it ran the STD program ... We have a longstanding partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and are confident in their commitment to the teaching and practice of medicine. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Gary Grunau leaves Gilbane Jun 5, 2009
Grunau helped secure the construction contract for Manpower Inc. s 280,000-square-foot, $78 million headquarters in Schlitz Park, the $320 million addition and renovation of Potawatomi Bingo Casino, the $80 million Medical College of Wisconsin Children s Research Institute and Biomedical Research Center and the $64 million Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin on the city s lakefront ... Medical College of Wisconsin Children s Research Institute and Biomedical Research Center, Wauwatosa. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
An Autoinflammatory Disease Due to Homozygous Deletion of the IL1RN Locus Jun 4, 2009
From the Departments of Pediatrics (S.R., S.J., R.G., R.L., U.B., M.J.H., J.V.) and Pathology (M.S.), Medical College of Wisconsin and the Children's Research Institute, Milwaukee. Address reprint requests to Dr. Verbsky at the Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin and the Children's Research Institute, 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite C465, Milwaukee, WI 53201, or at jverbsky{at}mcw. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Brain irradiation in lung cancer Jun 4, 2009
A national Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) study led by a Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center physician at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee has found that a course of radiation therapy to the brain after treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer reduced the risk of metastases to the brain within the first year after treatment ... Co investigators included K. Bae, of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, Philadelphia, PA; Stuart Wong, M.D. of the Medical College of... (EurekAlert!)
ON the agenda Jun 3, 2009
Genich plans to attend UW-Parkside to complete her pre-med requirements, then attend the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She wants to be a general or family practitioner. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ballerinas and female athletes share quadruple health threats May 31, 2009
A study led by sports medicine researcher Anne Hoch, D.O., at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee has revealed that young female professional dancers face the same health risks as young female athletes when they don't eat enough to offset the energy they spend, and stop menstruating as a consequence ... researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee found that four to six weeks of high-dose folic acid supplementation could improve vascular function in young female runners... (EurekAlert!)
More hospital systems want no-compete clauses May 27, 2009
Sarah Cohn, general counsel for the Medical College of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa, said the agreements are necessary to protect employers who invest thousands of dollars recruiting and supporting a physician while he or she establishes a medical practice. The process can take months, if not years, and during that time the employer incurs the cost of the physician s salary, benefits and support staff, Cohn said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Risk Of Facial Fractures In Motor Vehicle Crashes Decreasing May 23, 2009
Brian T. McMullin, M.D., of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and colleagues analyzed records from a national database of individuals (drivers and front seat occupants) with facial fractures following motor vehicle crashes ... This study was funded in part by a grant from the Medical College of Wisconsin Injury Research Center. (Science Daily)
More Faces Being Spared in Motor Vehicle Accidents May 20, 2009
"There's always been some good evidence that actual design improvements in cars, the way pillars are placed, crumple zones, result in fewer injuries," explained study co-author Dr. John S. Rhee, an associate professor in the division of facial plastic surgery and the department of otolaryngology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "But there's still not much data on exactly which design features are beneficial," he added. (MEDLINEplus)
Crashing for life May 20, 2009
With the summer driving season s unofficial kickoff this weekend, with the likelihood of more people driving to nearby vacations in this economically troubled year, it s worth looking for lessons amid the pieces of glass and metal in the automobile crash laboratory run by the Medical College of Wisconsin ... Research engineer Michael Schlick sets up a test accident on May 8 on the crash simulator sled at the Medical College of Wisconsins new Neurosurgery Research Facility at the Clement J.... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- May 13, 2009 May 18, 2009
D Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Wisc. 53226 Phone: 414-955-8838 Fax: 414-955-6568 Email. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
UWM engineer given foundation award May 16, 2009
Hao Zhang s current research is being done in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Southern California. Hao Zhang, who joined the UWM faculty in 2007, is director of the Functional Optical Imaging Laboratory which develops optical, ultrasonic and electrical imaging techniques for biomedical applications. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Froedtert renews deal with Brewers May 13, 2009
Froedtert's connection with the Brewers began in 2001, when Dr. William Raasch, director of the Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Center, became the head physician for the Brewers. The partnership includes health care initiatives such as free prostate screenings at the ballpark and CPR training. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Arm-Hand Swelling Linked To Number Of Lymph Nodes Removed During Breast Cancer Surgery May 1, 2009
30, 2009) In older breast cancer survivors, the number of lymph nodes removed during surgery and the presence of cancer in the lymph nodes were the two factors most directly linked to the development of lymphedema, swelling of the arm and hand, according to a study from the Medical College of Wisconsin's Center for Patient Care and Outcomes Research in Milwaukee, Wisconsin ... "Lymphedema causes physical discomfort and disability, as well as a cosmetic deformity which can lead to anxiety,... (Science Daily)
Key Gene Allows Plants To Survive Drought May 1, 2009
In addition to the University of Toronto and the University of California, Riverside, team members were from University of California, San Diego, Universidad Politecnica, Spain, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, University of California, Santa Barbara; and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Research was funded by the Canada Research Chair program, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. (Science Daily)
Health & Fitness File 4-22 Apr 29, 2009
Medical College of Wisconsin. ROBOTIC CARDIAC SURGERY: Presented by Dr. Saqib Masroor, a cardiothoracic surgeon. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Cloud computing brings cost of protein research down to Earth Apr 11, 2009
Medical College of Wisconsin's Data Analysis Cluster makes proteomics research more accessible to scientists worldwide. Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin Biotechnology and Bioengineering Center in Milwaukee have just made the very expensive and promising area of protein research more accessible to scientists worldwide. (EurekAlert!)
Diet Of Whipping Cream, Butter, Vegetable Oil Can Help Control Epileptic Seizures In Many Children Apr 9, 2009
8, 2009) A new study by researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin and Children s Hospital of Wisconsin has shown that the highly regimented ketogenic diet, a high-fat nutritional therapy used to limit seizures, requires long-term medical management and strong parental commitment to achieve both sufficient nutrition and improved seizure control in children. See also. (Science Daily)
In double transplant, left hand works first Apr 7, 2009
Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin. Transplant Center in Milwaukee. (Yahoo News)
Astronauts may need more intense workouts to maintain muscle fitness in space Apr 3, 2009
Working with NASA, Marquette University's biological sciences department, Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group in Houston, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Trappe found that even while the crewmembers exercised, they still lost an average of 15 percent muscle mass and 20 to 30 percent loss of muscle performance. "By clinical standards, this is a massive loss," Trappe said. (EurekAlert!)
MetaStar CEO takes on national role Mar 21, 2009
He also is a member of the Healthcare Technologies Management Program Advisory Committee at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Hospital Association Quality Steering Committee, among other board positions. Simmons will serve as AHQA president until February 2010. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Few Physicians Support Private Banking Of Umbilical Cord Blood Mar 14, 2009
Co-authors are Mary Eapen, MD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Lillian Sung, MD, PhD, of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto; Stephanie Lee, MD, MPH, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle; and Stella Davies, MD, PhD of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
UWM begins $240M push Mar 13, 2009
UWM administrators make the claim that it would make more sense to build the College of Engineering campus at the county grounds in Wauwatosa because of pending research grants between UWM and the Medical College of Wisconsin, which has its campus at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. In addition, many new professors in the biomedical engineering field want dual appointments with an engineering school and the Medical College of Wisconsin. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Survey: Few physicians support private banking of umbilical cord blood Mar 7, 2009
Co-authors are Mary Eapen, MD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Lillian Sung, MD, PhD, of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto; Stephanie Lee, MD, MPH, of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle; and Stella Davies, MD, PhD of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute () is a principal teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School and is among the leading cancer research and care centers in the United States. (EurekAlert!)
Weekend Admission May Be Riskier for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Mar 4, 2009
"Although previous studies have demonstrated differences in outcomes between weekend and weekday admissions, there has been limited analysis focusing on patients with GI bleeding, a common medical emergency that carries significant disease and death," the study's lead author, Dr. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, said in an American Gastroenterological Association news release. "The most important finding of our study is the higher mortality among NVUGIH patients... (MEDLINEplus)
Conference examines the connection between eating disorders and athletics Mar 4, 2009
A group of researchers from Duke University, one of whom has received a grant from the foundation, are scheduled to speak as are people from the Medical College of Wisconsin ... These girls put them up on pedestals, said Dr. Anne Z. Hoch of the Medical College of Wisconsin, one of the conference speakers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Patients with GI bleeding admitted on the weekend have higher death rate Mar 1, 2009
"Although previous studies have demonstrated differences in outcomes between weekend and weekday admissions, there has been limited analysis focusing on patients with GI bleeding, a common medical emergency that carries significant disease and death," said Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, MD, MPH, of the Medical College of Wisconsin and lead author of the study. "The most important finding of our study is the higher mortality among NVUGIH patients admitted on weekends. This finding underscores the... (EurekAlert!)
Compounds Protect Against Cerebral Palsy Feb 28, 2009
Other authors are Jotaro Igarashi, from the University of California, Irvine; Matthew Derrick, M.D., from NorthShore University HealthSystem (formerly Evanston Northwestern Healthcare); Pavel Martasek, M.D., and Linda J. Roman, from the University of Texas Health Science Center; and Jeannette Vasquez-Vivar, from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
A path to peace: Buddhist Master Teacher Tony Somlais new book is a spiritual guide for people of all faiths Feb 28, 2009
The author, who is also a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, said he hopes the book will engage readers on all three levels and that it will be something people will come back to again and again, finding something different each time they do. The activities involved are not cost intensive for the reader, he said, but they do involve some effort and time. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Hormone Linked To High Blood Pressure And Blood Vessel Disease In African-Americans Feb 27, 2009
26, 2009) Researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee have linked higher levels of the hormone aldosterone to high blood pressure and blood vessel disease in African Americans. Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands and causes salt retention by the kidneys. (Science Daily)
UWM, county strike land deal Feb 27, 2009
UWM is a partner with the Medical College of Wisconsin on a Foundation for the National Institutes of Health grant application that could attract $30 million a year for more than 10 years, Gilbert said. Biomedical engineering is one area we are expanding with the addition of 21 new professors who will want to collaborate with clinical researchers at the Medical College, said Brian Thompson, president of the. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
'Spinning' for a good cause Feb 27, 2009
" Last year, TennisOdyssey participants hit over 30,000 balls during the 6 hours of SpinOdyssey. Last March, rider support and corporate sponsorship elevated SpinOdyssey 2008 to a record-breaking $500,000 raised for American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research. An additional $19,000 was raised for breast cancer clinical trials at the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. Kondub, who has led the event since 2003, is again joined by Douglas Schwartz of Stamford to co-chair the 2009... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Feb 23, 2009
She is currently a second-year medical student working toward her doctorate at the Medical College of Wisconsin (formerly Marquette University Medical School) in Milwaukee. Mencia;s parents are Douglas and Jean Mencias of Elgin. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Emergency medical professionals support their participation in prevention programs Feb 18, 2009
Most emergency medical services (EMS) professionals believe that they should also participate in injury and disease prevention programs, according to a national survey by emergency medicine researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee ... D., associate professor of emergency medicine and population health at The Medical College of Wisconsin, has been appointed to the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Council's Oversight, Analysis, and Research Committee. (EurekAlert!)
Bone Marrow Transplant Patients May Benefit From New Immune Research Feb 14, 2009
13, 2009) Bone marrow transplant (BMT) researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center in Milwaukee may have found a mechanism that could preserve the leukemia-killing effects of a transplant graft, while limiting the damage donor immune cells might do to the recipient host's vital organs. See also. (Science Daily)
Froedtert opens West Bend specialty clinic Feb 10, 2009
The Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Specialty Clinics is located in an existing 2,930-square-foot space adjacent to the hospital at 3200 Pleasant Valley Road, on Hwy. 45 south of West Bend. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Spine Injuries a Common Result of Car Crashes Feb 7, 2009
"Wearing a seat belt is a simple intervention that people could do that would protect against potentially devastating injury," said lead researcher Dr. Marjorie C. Wang, an assistant professor of neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "It is extremely important to come to grips with the carnage on the highways," said Dr. Charles H. Tator, a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, who wrote an editorial accompanying the study, published in the February issue of the... (MEDLINEplus)
