Category: In-Focus Article

Highlights from the 4th Annual Advancing Precision Medicine Symposium

By Victoria Rubinetti On October 7, 2025, over 150 researchers, clinicians, and students gathered for the 4th Annual Advancing Precision Medicine Symposium in the UW Health Sciences Learning Center. This full-day event showcased cutting-edge research, innovative diagnostics, and collaborative efforts driving the future of personalized healthcare.  The symposium kicked off with opening remarks from its …

Breast Cancer Research at the Center for Precision Medicine

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At the Center for Precision Medicine, our members are doing incredible research on breast cancer diagnostics and treatment.  Center affiliate Dr. Anna Beck and her team were awarded funding to further their research on estimating a patient’s risk of developing breast cancer from “lobular carcinoma in situ” (LCIS). They …

UW Sophomore Research Fellowship Awarded in Two Center Labs

By Victoria Rubinetti Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Sophomore Research Fellowship opens doors for approximately 40 undergraduates to pursue independent research alongside esteemed faculty. Funded by the Brittingham Wisconsin Trust, the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest, and the Provost’s Office, the fellowship provides $3,000 in unrestricted support to student researchers, fostering academic exploration and hands-on …