University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: December 2025

In memoriam, Paul Rathouz, former Waisman executive team member and collaborator

Paul Rathouz, PhD, former Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, passed away from complications of multiple myeloma on Wednesday afternoon, December 10, 2025. Paul served with distinction as the chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics from 2010-2017. He will be missed by those who knew him.

Austin Pier & Ngawang Namru (Gomez Laboratory) – Slide of the Week

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a monogenic mutation to either TSC1 or TSC2. Nearly one-half of TSC patients have mild to profound intellectual disabilities and autism, with the majority developing seizures and neuropsychiatric conditions.

How advanced MRI paired with neuropsychological testing shed light on how Temple Grandin’s brain processes the world

Temple Grandin, PhD, is likely the most well-known living autistic individual, both nationally and internationally.