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John D Wiley Seminar Series

Joseph Dougherty, PhD – “Molecular, Cellular, and Functional Signatures of IDD Associated Mutation in the Brain”
April 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

2025 Spring Benefit

Together for Waisman
Spring Benefit 2025
April 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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John Svaren, PhD
Metabolic requirements of formation and maintenance of myelin around peripheral nerves

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Wiley Seminar Series

Apr

25

Seminar - Joseph Dougherty, PhD - "Molecular, Cellular, and Functional Signatures of IDD Associated Mutation in the Brain" April 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216
John D. Wiley Seminar Series
May

16

Dolan Memorial Lecture - Zuhang Sheng, PhD - "Energy Matters: Reprogramming of Mitochondrial Transport and Energy Metabolism to Power Synaptic Transmission and Neuron Regeneration" May 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216
John D. Wiley Seminar Series
Sep

12

Seminar - Brittany Hand, PhD, OTR/L - "Health Outcomes Among Autistic Older Adults in the US: Findings from Nation-wide Medicare Data" September 12, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm John D. Wiley Conference Center, Room T216
John D. Wiley Seminar Series

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Newly funded research to study astrocyte dysfunction in Rett syndrome
April 17, 2025
CDC reports rising autism rates with Wisconsin notably higher than the national average
April 15, 2025
Statewide Success: Managing Threatening Confrontations Training Enhances Disability Support for Thousands
April 8, 2025
Change Ahead: Creating a Road Map to Help Families Navigate the Transition to Adulthood for Individuals with an Intellectual and Developmental Disability
April 2, 2025
Tim Markle Receives 2025 Merle McPherson Family Leadership Award for Tireless Advocacy
March 31, 2025
Improved Assessment Protocols Identify Cerebral Palsy Earlier
March 26, 2025
New Insights into Language Development: The Role of Joint Attention in Kids with Down Syndrome and Autism
March 25, 2025
National Doctors Day is March 30, 2025
March 24, 2025
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Events

Apr

23

Whose Life Is It, Anyway? – In Person Training April 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Apr

24

Maravillas del Waisman: Niños sociales April 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am La Movida Radio
Apr

24

Insuring Improved Healthcare Transition for Wisconsin’s Survivors of Congenital Heart Disease (HEART-WISE) April 24, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Zoom - Register for Zoom Code
Health Transition Learning Community
Apr

26

Together for Waisman Spring Benefit 2025 April 26, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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