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2011

Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, Waisman director, honored with Hilldale Award (3/25/11)
Craig Berridge, PhD, receives Kellet Mid-Career Awards (3/25/11)
Lingjun Li, PhD, honored with Romnes award (3/25/11)
Derek Hei, PhD, comments on adult stem cell research (1/27/11)
Research by Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, cited in Autism Speaks 2010 year in review (1/7/11)

2010 Archives:

Research including Andy Alexander, PhD, shows autism MRI test may detect disorder quicker in high-functioning patients (12/2/10)
Seth Pollak, PhD, discusses how childhood environment can shape the human brain on "Office Hours" (12/1/10)
CURE's Susan Axelrod talks about her visit to the Waisman Center lab of Chris Ikonomidou, MD, PhD (11/22/10)
Richie Davidson, PhD, discusses research findings on "Office Hours" (11/19/10)
Waisman Biomanufacturing partners with Stratatech to develop skin substitute (11/17/10)
Search and screen panel named for WID director (11/9/10)
Autism rates seem to be leveling according to study by Maureen Durkin PhD, DrPH and grad student Matthew Maenner (10/26/10)
New registry to accelerate research on fragile X syndrome (10/6/10)
"Indecisive politics threatens UW research" (9/16/10)
Maternal mental health research by Whitney Witt, PhD, and Chris Coe, PhD, cited (9/15/2010)
Inclusive childcare at the Waisman Early Childhood Program lauded (9/14/2010)
Press Conference at Waisman Center highlights critical need for restored stem cell research funding (9/7/2010)
Dalai Lama makes personal gift to CHIM at the Waisman Center (9/7/2010)
Waisman Center Board of Visitors' member Winslow Sargeant, PhD, appointed to Obama administration post (8/23/2010)
Research by Julie Poehlmann, PhD, examines the price of prison for children (8/10/2010)
Study by Sigan Hartley, PhD, and Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, details autism's heavy toll beyond childhood on marriages (8/3/2010)
Whitney Witt, PhD, study finds women's mental health during pregnancy impacted by their history (8/2/2010)
Study by Maureen Durkin, PhD, finds autism in kids more prevalent among wealthier parents (7/29/2010)
Screen yields drugs that could help treat fatal brain disorder (7/19/2010)
Gene regulating human brain development identified in lab of Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD (7/1/2010)
Waisman Center collection of art by people with disabilities on exhibit at Dane County airport (7/1/2010)
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate visits Waisman Center (6/22/2010)
Stem cell research by Su Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, referenced in WKOW story on ALS (6/17/2010)
“Fashion Show for All Abilities” a huge hit (6/7/2010)
Waisman Center Autism Expertise Cited (5/19/2010)
Seth Pollak, PhD, laboratory documents reduction of girls' stress through interaction with moms (5/12/2010)
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, comments on aging parents of adults with Down syndrome (3/25/2010)
David Gamm, MD, PhD research: Cell-based treatment preserves vision in Usher Syndrome model (3/12/10)
The science of healthy minds brings Dalai Lama to UW-Madison (3/9/10)
Research by Jason Baker, PhD, focuses on role maternal sensitivity plays in language development of children with autism (2/26/2010)
Research of Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, demonstrates limits of non-embryonic stem cells (2/16/2010)
Matthew Maenner an Autism Science Foundation 2010 Doctoral Training Award Recipient (2/16/2010)
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, comments on retracted autism study (2/12/10)
Research by Christopher Coe, PhD, demonstrates connection between maternal flu exposure and infant brain development (2/1/2010)
WCBF, under the direction of Derek Hei, PhD, receives federal grant for stem cell production (1/27/2010)
Memorial tribute scheduled for Shanica Adkins, Waisman Center/School of Social Work student (1/21/2010)
Study by Ruth Litovsky, PhD: Second cochlear implant can restore two important facets of binaural hearing (1/14/2010)

2009 Archives:

Seth Pollak, PhD, elected to rank of AAAS Fellow (12/29/2009)
Brain Imaging Lab research highlights effects of depression on brain chemistry (12/29/2009)
Study by Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, Leann Smith, PhD, and colleagues highlights stress in mothers of adolescents and adults with autism (11/11/2009)
Proving the obvious: Four questions for psychologist Seth Pollak (9/23/09)
Jenny Saffran, PhD, discusses research findings on "Office Hours"—Posted September 16, 2009
Friends of the Waisman Center holds Annual Reception & Awards—Posted August 28, 2009
David Gamm, MD, PhD, leads research team in retinal stem cell breakthrough—Posted August 25, 2009
Research of Jack Nitschke, PhD, demonstrates impact of uncertainty on anxiety—Posted August 25, 2009
Maureen Durkin, PhD, cited for her work on the National Children's Study—Posted August 25, 2009
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, pays tribute to Eunice Kennedy Shriver (pdf)—Posted August 19, 2009
Children’s Health Problems “Ripple” Through Affected Families—Posted July 17, 2009
Waisman Center Genetics Clinic awarded Star Performer Rating—Posted July 16, 2009
Waisman Clinical Biomanufacturing Facility offers new stem cell banks to researchers—Posted July 10, 2009
Chris Ikonomidou, MD, PhD, awarded Michael Prize for epilepsy research—Posted June 18, 2009
John Svaren, PhD, receives research award—Posted May 13, 2009
Daniel Bolt, PhD honored with Chancellor’s Award—Posted April 20, 2009
Isthmus cover story features research of Richard Davidson, PhD, on benefits of meditation—Posted April 16, 2009
Jenny Saffran, PhD honored with Chancellor’s Award—Posted April 8, 2009
Waisman faculty featured in Appleton Brain to Five series—Posted April 6, 2009
Research by Maureen Durkin, PhD, links family environment and autism—Posted March 16, 2009
Erik Carter, PhD, honored with two early career awards—Posted March 13, 2009
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, to kick off Appleton Education Foundation series —Posted February 11, 2009
Guide co-authored by Susan Heighway, MS, PNP-BC, APNP is featured book in Autism-Asperger's Digest Magazine—Posted February 10, 2009
Research by Jeff Johnson, PhD, identifies genetic changes that can prevent cell death in mouse models of Parkinson's disease—Posted February 2, 2009
Seth Pollak, PhD, and Chris Coe, PhD, document effect of early childhood stress on subsequent development—Posted January 5, 2009
Jack Nitschke, PhD, identifies brain response involved in anxiety treatment success—Posted January 5, 2009

2008 Archives:

Clive Svendsen, PhD, and Allison Ebert, PhD, develop disease-specific stem cells for spinal muscular atrophy—Posted December 22, 2008
ALS research by Jeff Johnson, PhD, and Albee Messing, VMD, PhD, points to possible treatment—Posted December 9, 2008
$6 Million Grant Creates Meditation Study Center—Posted November 12, 2008
Major gift from Spanish family advances the research of Albee Messing, VMD, PhD—Posted October 31, 2008
Derek Hei, PhD, offers perspective on National Stem Cell Bank —Posted September 23, 2008
Research by Masatoshi Suzuki, DVM, PhD, may point to new therapy for people with ALS—Posted September 22, 2008
New research project by Richard Davidson, PhD, explores the neuroscience of 'positive qualities'—Posted September 11, 2008
Study Focuses On Teens With Disabilities\ Project Summer Aims To Get Teens Involved In Jobs, Schools, And The Community—Posted July 3, 2008
Impact of autism highlighted in Capital Times—Posted July 3, 2008
Study by Craig Berridge, PhD, uncovers how Ritalin works in brain to boost cognition, focus attention—Posted June 27, 2008
Meditation research by Antoine Lutz, PhD, highlighted—Posted June 27, 2008
Waisman Center project targets employment opportunities for youth with disabilities—Posted June 27, 2008
Chancellor John Wiley, PhD, takes over as WID interim director following two years of leadership by Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD—Posted June 26, 2008
Waisman’s Conference Center Named in Honor of Chancellor Wiley—Posted June 20, 2008
Waisman Center partners in new model autism program—Posted June 12, 2008
Beth Swedeen to receive the 2008 Victor J. Contrucci Outstanding Service Award—Posted May 1, 2008
School of Education Honors Len Abbeduto, PhD—Posted April 9, 2008
Compassion meditation changes the brain, as reported in study by co-PIs Richard Davidson, PhD and Antoine Lutz, PhD—Posted March 31, 2008
Leonard Abbeduto, PhD, honored with named professorship and research award—Posted March 14, 2008
Susan Heighway, MS, and Denise Ney, PhD, featured in article about new PKU drug and alternative protein—Posted January 22, 2008
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, tapped to chair search committee for new UW-Madison chancellor—Posted January 15, 2008
Appleton education series to feature Richard Davidson, PhD, Susan Ellis Weismer, PhD, Jenny Saffran, PhD, and Seth Pollak, PhD—Posted January 15, 2008
Leonard Abbeduto, PhD, new editor for the American Journal on Mental Retardation (AJMR)—Posted January 7, 2008

2007 Archives:

Study provides objective information about orphanages, according to Seth Pollak, PhD—Posted December 27, 2007
Axel Junker, MS, recognized by REM Wisconsin—Posted November 30, 2007
ASHA recognizes Lyn Turkstra, PhD—Posted November 29, 2007
Richard Davidson, PhD, named Person of The Year by Madison Magazine—Posted November 5, 2007
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, study: autism symptoms can improve into adulthood—Posted September 25, 2007
Stem cell bank, directed by Derek Hei, PhD, is gathering/distributing cells —Posted September 23, 2007
Infant language learning research of Jenny Saffran, PhD, highlighted—Posted September 22, 2007
Study of Mary Schneider, PhD, reveals possible genetic risk for fetal alcohol disorders—Posted September 21, 2007
Clive Svendsen, PhD, and Su-Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, to direct ALS stem cell research grant —Posted September 20, 2007
National Stem Cell Bank announces addition of new cell lines—Posted September 3, 2007
Susan Smith, PhD, recognized with NIH MERIT Award to advance fetal alcohol research—Posted August 30, 2007
Research of Richard Davidson, PhD shows how meditation changes the mind—Posted June 27, 2007
Robin Chapman, PhD, receives Career Research Scientist Award—Posted May 30, 2007
Clive Svendsen, PhD, named co-director of new stem cell and regenerative medicine center—Posted 4/18/2007
Research by Richard Davidson, PhD, indicates meditation may fine-tune control over attention—Posted 4/9/2007
Infant research of Jenny Saffran, PhD, highlighted—Posted 4/9/2007
Work of John Svaren, PhD, uncovers gene crucial for nerve cell insulation—Posted 4/17/2007
Stem cell therapy research by David Gamm, MD, PhD, shows promise for rescuing deteriorating vision—Posted 3/20/2007
Waisman Clinical BioManufacturing Facility to produce pre-flu vaccine—Posted 3/20/2007
Paul White, MA, invited to present international seminar on challenging behaviors—Posted 2/16/2007
Research by Jim Malter, MD, describes role fragile X protein may play role in Alzheimer’s disease—Posted 2/15/2007
New autism clinic directed by Susan Ellis Weismer, PhD, and Morton Gernsbacher, PhD—Posted 2/15/2007
Research by Ruth Litovsky, PhD, studies benefits of two cochlear implants in deaf children—Posted 2/13/2007
Study by Maureen Durkin, PhD, profiles rate of autism in Wisconsin—Posted 2/9/2007
Clive Svendsen, Phd, part of team creating critical brain barrier in lab—Posted 1/3/2007

2006 Archives:

Richard Davidson, PhD, research findings: Brain’s 'fear center' may underlie autistic behaviors—Posted 12/16/2006
Maribeth Gettinger, PhD, organizes reading seminar on racial/ethnic topics—Posted 12/16/2006
The work of Rich Pauli, MD, PhD, with parents of stillborn babies featured in On Wisconsin Magazine—Posted 12/16/2006
Research by epidemiologist Maureen Durkin, PhD, aims to establish accurate count of children with autism spectrum disorders—Posted 10/26/2006
Work by Sandy Magaña, PhD, underscores importance of family in caring for people with disabilities—Posted 10/4/2006
Research by Jon Wolff, MD focuses on MBADD, a rare condition affecting the Hmong—Posted 9/19/2006
Research by Richard Davidson, PhD demonstrates benefit of meditation on the brain—Posted 9/19/2006
Research by Jack Nitschke, PhD, demonstrates powerful role of anticipation in human memory formation—Posted 9/6/2006
Third Annual Films in the Field a Success—Posted 8/28/2006
Friends of the Waisman Center hold Annual Reception—Posted 8/22/2006
David Gamm, MD, PhD, receives named professorship—Posted 8/22/2006
Jenny Saffran, PhD, named Distinguished Professor of Psychology—Posted 8/9/2006
Seth Pollak, PhD, named Distinguished Professor of Psychology—Posted 8/9/2006
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, named interim director of Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery—Posted 8/8/2006
Research by Craig Berridge, PhD, reveals how attention deficit drugs work—Posted 6/28/2006
Infant Survives Rare Disorder with help of Waisman Center and UW Hospital—Posted 6/22/2006
Liz Hecht Honored as Outstanding Parent—Posted 6/22/2006
Clive Svendsen, PhD, receives international award—Posted 5/10/2006
Richard Davidson, PhD, among Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2006—Posted 5/1/2006
Rita Hohlstein, MS, OTR, receives Wisconsin Alumni Association Leadership Award—Posted 4/5/2006
Christopher Coe, PhD, receives Hilldale Award for achievements—Posted 4/5/2006
Waisman Center hosts Chancellor's press conference announcing $50 million gift to Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery—Posted 4/4/2006
Rise in autism rate misleading, says Waisman researcher, Paul Shattuck, PhD—Posted 4/4/2006
Research of Morton Gernsbacher, PhD, questions prevalent autism stereotypes—Posted 2/23/2006
Imaging research of Jack Nitschke, PhD, clarifies how the brain processes sensory information—Posted 2/21/2006
Joan Ershler, PhD receives Baldwin Grant for WECP—Posted 1/18/2006
Seth Pollak, PhD receives APA Distinguished Scientific Award—Posted 1/12/2006

2005 Archives:

Research by Clive Svendsen, PhD, show promise for treating Parkinson's—Posted 12/15/2005

Research by Seth Pollak, PhD, documents biological imprint of childhood neglect—Posted 11/22/2005

Research by Richard Davidson, PhD cited by Dalai Lama in The New York Times—Posted 11/22/2005

Ned Kalin, MD, receives psychiatry award—Posted 11/22/2005

Renovated Family Village Now On-line—Posted 10/11/2005

Derek Hei, PhD, principal investigator for new National Stem Cell Bank—Posted 10/4/2005

Maureen Durkin, PhD, Co-PI on national study of children's health—Posted 10/3/2005

Study by Mary Schneider, PhD, describes key neural system at risk from fetal alcohol exposure —Posted 9/15/2005

Study by Seth Pollak, PhD: Abused children stay highly attuned to anger —Posted 9/14/2005

Hill Goldsmith, PhD, named BGA President—Posted 9/7/2005

Business Booming at Waisman Clinical BioManufacturing Facility—Posted 9/7/2005

Work of Su Chun Zhang, MD, PhD, makes great cover—Posted 9/7/2005

Morton Gernsbacher, PhD, named APS President-elect —Posted 8/26/2005

Julie Gamradt Featured in WSJ—Posted 8/23/2005

$3.4 million directed to key MS study—Posted 8/18/2005

Friends of the Waisman Center holds Annual Reception—Posted 8/16/2005

Second Annual Films in the Field a Success—Posted 8/16/2005

Jerry Yin: Huntington's research lays groundwork for new treatment approaches—Posted 7/14/2005

Mark Seidenberg study: new evidence for roots of dyslexia—Posted 5/31/2005

Julie Poehlmann study: Peril, hope for children of jailed mothers—Posted 5/19/2005

Waisman Center Early Childhood Program featured in State Journal—Posted 5/16/2005

UW-Madison gains two new stem cell programs—Posted 5/2/2005

Rowley guest editorial: Medicaid cuts have real meaning—Posted 4/1/2005

Kim Dalton's research: eye contact and children with autism—Posted 3/10/2005

Ned Kalin study shows impact of two brain systems on behavior—Posted 3/10/2005

Michael J. Fox visits the Waisman Center—Posted 2/2/2005

Su-Chun Zhang succeeds in producing spinal motor neurons—Posted 1/4/2005

Richard Davidson's work featured in Time & National Geographic magazines—Posted 1/4/2005

Jeffrey Johnson research cited: Breakthrough could combat neurological diseases—Posted 1/4/2005

2004 Archives:

Grad raises money for stem cell research—Posted 12/12/2004
Lewis Leavitt's booklet cited: how parents talk to children about tragedy—Posted 12/6/2004
Jon Miller named interim associate dean of Letters & Science—Posted 11/22/2004
Richard Davidson's research cited: the effect of meditation on brain—Posted 11/22/2004
Fund raiser will benefit stem cell research at Waisman Center—Posted 11/4/2004

Lawrence Shriberg selected for ASHA award—Posted 11/4/2004

WCBF signs manufacturing agreement with Protox Therapeutics—Posted 10/11/2004

Arthur Reynolds' research cited—Posted 10/4/2004

Richard Davidson presents key findings at Overture Center Opening—Posted 9/21/2004

Elizabeth Edwards visits Waisman Center—Posted 9/15/2004

Discovery may halt progression of Alzheimer's—Posted 9/7/2004

Awards Presented At Friends Of The Waisman Center Reception—Posted 9/3/2004

Paul White develops new video training program—Posted 8/11/2004

New study shows phonics is critical for skilled reading—Posted 7/14/2004

Paul Shattuck receives AAMR Student Award—Posted 6/11/2004

Researchers report major advance in gene therapy technique—Posted 6/3/2004

Gift from George Prescott will benefit stem cell research, Parkinson's—Posted 6/8/2004

Richard Davidson named Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Fellow—Posted 5/13/2004

Marsha M. Seltzer and Hill Goldsmith honored with named professorships—Posted 5/12/2004

Mary Schneider receives award—Posted 5/7/2004

Governor visits the Waisman Center—Posted 4/17/2004

Waisman Director Serves as Guest Editor on Special Journal Issue—Posted 4/7/2004

Child with cerebral palsy benefits from many Waisman programs—Posted 3/23/2004

Child with rare genetic disorder—MCADD—helped at Waisman Center—Posted 3/21/2004

How Do Babies Process Emotion?—Posted 3/2/2004

Waisman Center Researchers Awarded $10.7 Million Grant for Brain Imaging Research on Emotion—Posted 3/2/2004

Waisman Early Childhood Program receives NAEYC accreditation—Posted 2/26/2004

DHEA Boosts Growth Rate Of Human Neural Stem Cells—Posted 2/23/2004

Jenny Saffran receives prestigious psychology award—Posted 2/11/2004

Wisconsin Academy Review features Richard Davidson—Posted 1/6/2004

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