2001 News
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Stem cells, forged into neurons, show promise for brain repair
In a set of meticulous experiments, scientists have demonstrated the ability of human embryonic stem cells to develop into nascent brain cells and, seeded into the intact brains of baby mice, further…
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Waisman Director Receives ARC National Research Award
Marsha Mailick Seltzer, PhD, professor of social work and acting director of the UW–Madison Waisman Center, received the 2001 Distinguished Research Award from The Arc of the United States at its annual…
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$2 Million Gift Supports Early Childhood Programs
A gift of $2 million from the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation will support the continued growth of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Waisman Center’s renowned programs in education, research and intervention for children…
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HHS Secretary Thompson visits Waisman
On Friday, September 7, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson paid a visit to the Waisman Center. He was on campus in connection with the groundbreaking for the new Learning Center and asked to…
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Expanded Waisman Center Facilities Support Vital Programs
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Waisman Center will celebrate the completion of a $25 million expansion project with dedication ceremonies scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. The new facilities will support the center’s pioneering…
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Waisman Center Sponsors Scientific Symposium
“Developmental Science: Genes, Brain, and Behavior,” a scientific symposium, will be presented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Waisman Center on Wednesday, September 5.