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Waisman Center

Dedicated to advancing knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases
Luigi Puglielli

Scientists discover cause of aging-related disease in mice, then reverse its symptoms

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Childhood stress leaves lasting mark on genes

New Waisman Center director Qiang Chang

Meet the New Director: Qiang Chang, PhD

Study points researchers toward new therapies for fragile X syndrome

Waisman investigator Sriram Boothalingam

Finding the perfect click to measure hearing loss

Aug Comm system

Study offers first look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills

Chazen opening images

Drawn to Art: The Chazen Exhibit
May 11 to July 15, 2018

The Cleveland Family

Down Syndrome Clinic helps Jackie Cleveland keep dancing

Here is how a cat can hinder children learning new words

Waisman investigators

Proposals by Waisman investigators selected for UW-Madison Cluster Hire Initiative

LEND training

The WI LEND training program is one of the many activities of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)

Waisman Early Childhood

The Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP) provides exceptional inclusive education to preschool students of all abilities

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Using artificial intelligence for a big impact on neurodevelopmental research

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Study points researchers toward new therapies for fragile X syndrome

Slide of the Week

Xinyu Zhao, PhD
Reducing Histone Acetylation Rescues Cognitive Deficits in a Mouse Model of Fragile X Syndrome

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Wiley Seminar Series

Sep 07

Seminar – Gene Yeo, PhD, MBA – “Understanding and Manipulating Protein-RNA Interactions in Human Neurological Diseases”

September 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sep 21

Seminar – John Foxe, PhD – “The Hunt for Endophenotypes in Neurodevelopmental and Neuropsychiatric Disease”

September 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Oct 05

Seminar – Susan Rivera, PhD – Topic: Integrative Approaches to Neurodevelopment and Disorders Such As Fragile X Syndrome and Autism

October 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Oct 12

Seminar – Jonathan Weiss, PhD, CPsych – “Addressing Mental Health in People with Autism: Prevention, Promotion, and Treatment”

October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Events

Tue 21

OSHA/Universal Precautions and Blood Borne Pathogens

August 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Oct 14

Waisman Whirl Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities 2018

October 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Feb 03

Midwest Fragile X Research Exchange

February 3, 2019 @ 8:00 am - February 4, 2019 @ 5:00 pm

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Participate in Research

The Clinical Translational Core links individuals and families to Waisman Center research projects. You can enroll in our registry and be notified when a study you qualify for is seeking participants.

Campus Seminars

A wide range of seminars from a number of campus departments and centers.