With a new R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health, Associate Professor Warren Rose is testing a MRSA subset that might not be as resistant to beta-lactams as previously thought.
Research
Breaking Down the Biology of the Brain’s Natural Barriers
Assistant Professor Michael Taylor is studying the cells of zebrafish and their biology to further explore the development and function of the unique characteristics of brain blood vessels and the roles they play in preventing and treating diseases in the brain.
Wisconsin Medicaid Expansion Lowered Antidiabetic Drug Costs 70%
The expanded coverage also correlated with a 4 percent increase in childless adults using antidiabetic medications, such as insulin and oral medications like metformin, finds Assistant Professor Kevin Look.
Videos, Music on Tablets Boost Moods of Dementia Patients and Caregivers
A new study by School of Pharmacy researchers finds promising results for a non-pharmacological intervention to improve the moods of patients with dementia.
Breaking the Opioid Cycle: Part 2
In the second in a three-part series exploring how School of Pharmacy researchers are curbing the opioid epidemic, faculty are testing a new tool to improve appropriate prescribing and leveraging pharmacist expertise to increase naloxone dispensing.
A Sticking Point for Medication Adherence
A statewide project including the expertise of Professor David Mott has Wisconsin pharmacies re-thinking prescription labels.
Breaking the Opioid Cycle
In the first in a three-part series exploring how School of Pharmacy researchers are curbing the opioid epidemic, faculty are building a toolkit for pharmacists to get involved with opioid use disorder treatment, and paving the way for an opioid misuse vaccine.
Education Empowers Epilepsy Patients
A patient education-focused research project led by Professor Barry Gidal and Assistant Professor Amanda Margolis explores how information can increase epilepsy medication adherence.
Two Faculty Honored with Prestigious Vilas Awards
Vilas Investigator Awards allow Weiping Tang and Jiaoyang Jiang to expand their research labs to pursue new opportunities.
Antibiotic Resistance Across Wisconsin Revealed by New Maps
Assistant Scientist Laurel Legenza’s antimicrobial resistance mapping tool, the AMR Tracker, reaches a new milestone and welcomes a new partnership.