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Stem cell uncertainty

by Bob Hague on August 25, 2010

in Health & Medicine,Politics & Government

A federal judge’s stem cell ruling leaves some uncertainty at UW Madison. Carl Gulbrandsen is Managing Director of the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation. “The lines that are being used here under federal funding are the lines that were being distributed by the National Stem Cell Bank,” said Gulbrandson. “And frankly that’s the five original lines that were derived at UW Madison. Those lines were fine under the Bush executive order, that’s what’s being used here on campus.” [click to continue…]

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UW Regents approve budget request

by Andrew Beckett 08/19/10 1:47 PM

The UW Board of Regents has approved a budget request for $83 million in new spending. System President Kevin Reilly says the plan will help meet the goal of using UW institutions to strengthen Wisconsin’s workforce. The request will have to be approved by the Legislature next spring as part of the biennial budget.

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UWEX gets broadband grants

by Bob Hague 08/19/10 12:45 AM

The University of Wisconsin Extension System has received two federal grants totaling more than $32 million, to boost broadband deployment across Wisconsin. Extension Provost and Vice Chancellor Christine Quinn led the grant application process. Quinn says broadband, high capacity Internet access is essential for Wisconsin communities. “Many young families need high speed Internet simply to [...]

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UW debuts medical residency app for iPhone

by Bob Hague 08/3/10 12:20 AM

An iPhone application developed by the UW Department of Family Medicine helps fourth-year medical students find postgraduate training that best fits their needs. Dr. Kathy Oriel, director of DFM’s residency program, says it will help students decide on their residency based on multiple levels. “It’s kind of crazy, but yes, that’s what they can do,” [...]

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Business school dean to head UW Foundation

by Bob Hague 07/28/10 2:14 PM

After a nationwide search, the dean of the Wisconsin School of Business has been named to head the private, nonprofit corporation that raises, invests and distributes funds for the benefit of UW-Madison. Michael M. Knetter will succeed Andrew A. Wilcox, who has served as the Foundation President for 22 years. Knetter will assume the duties [...]

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