Skip to main content
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Waisman Center
Waisman Center
Advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
  • Resources & Information Expand Collapse
    • Diagnoses (autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome) Hub Pages
    • Families
    • Employees
    • Providers
    • Researchers
    • Visitors
    • Students and Trainees
  • Clinical Services Expand Collapse
    • Clinics Overview
    • Autism Treatment Programs Overview
    • Community Ties
    • Community Ties Psychiatric Cinic
    • WIN: Wellness Inclusion Nursing
  • LEND / Training
  • IDDRC / Research Expand Collapse
    • IDDRC / Research Homepage
    • Principal Investigators
    • Laboratory Websites
    • Research Topics
    • Core Services
    • Scientific Cores Leadership
    • Affiliated Departments
    • Required Core Grant Acknowledgements
  • UCEDD Expand Collapse
    • UCEDD Home Page
    • Priority Areas
    • Programs
    • Products
    • Educational Opportunities
  • Participate in Research Expand Collapse
    • About Waisman Center Research
    • Enroll in a Registry
    • Studies Currently Recruiting
    • Contact
  • Core Services Expand Collapse
    • Overview
    • Administrative Core
    • Brain Imaging Core
    • Clinical Translational Core
    • Data Science Core
    • IDD Models (Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, hPSC Models, Rodent Models) Core
  • WECP
  • Biomanufacturing Expand Collapse
    • UW Researchers
    • External / Industry
  • 50th Anniversary
  • COVID-19
  • About Us
  • News
  • Events
  • Give
  • Careers
  • People
  • Español
  1. Home

In the lab where sign language advances science: A spotlight on Phu Duong

Posted on March 29, 2023

By Emily Leclerc, Waisman Science Writer Epigenetics – the study of how environment can change and affect how genes function – was a new field for Phu Duong, PhD. Previously he had briefly studied electrophysiology. …

Posted in Hearing Research, Neurodegenerative, News, ResearchTagged Epigenetics, John Svaren, Phu Duong

The Waisman TIES Clinic, a psychiatry clinic that looks at disability and mental health through a holistic lens

Posted on March 28, 2023

Community TIES (Training, Intervention, and Evaluation Services) is a UW-Waisman Center behavioral support program that serves residents of Dane County with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Posted in 2023, 50th Anniversary, Autism, Mental Health, NewsTagged Community Outreach Wisconsin, COW, TIES Clinic

In remembrance of Don Anderson

Posted on March 27, 2023

The Waisman Center community is saddened by the passing of Don Anderson, MSSW, in March 3, 2023. Anderson was a clinical assistant professor in the UW-Madison Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work and the Waisman Center from 1974 to 2004.

Posted in 2023, Awards and Honors, News, OutreachTagged Don Anderson, In Memory, Obituary

UCEDD – Slide of the Week

Posted on March 24, 2023

This study examines the relationship between the early identification of hearing loss and language outcomes for deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) children, with bilateral or unilateral hearing loss and with or without additional disabilities.

Posted in Slide of the WeekTagged early hearing diagnosis, expressive vocabulary, hearing loss, language, UCEDD

The CDC’s Autism Surveillance Network Continues to Show an Increase in Autism Prevalence

Posted on March 23, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the most recent numbers from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network (ADDM) that shows an increase in autism prevalence and shifting demographics for diagnosis. The CDC …

Posted in Autism, NewsTagged Autism, Marueen Durkin

Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women of Waisman | Infographic

Posted on March 21, 2023

For Women’s History Month we are celebrating all of the women of Waisman who are advancing knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and providing cutting-edge clinical care.

Posted in 2023, 50th Anniversary, News, Outreach, Research, ServiceTagged 50th Anniversary, Infographic, Women of Waisman

Newborn Screening Program on UW–Madison campus helps millions

Posted on March 21, 2023

Since 1978, more than 2.5 million Wisconsin babies have been touched by the University of Wisconsin–Madison within their first few days of being born.

Posted in 2023, Infant and Childhood Development, News, OutreachTagged Mei Baker, Newborn Screening, Pompe disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy

Speech Studies for Adults

Posted on March 17, 2023

The Speech Motor Neuroscience Group is seeking participants who are 18-90 years old, have good hearing, and have no history of stroke, brain injury, or neurological disease. Studies last 1-2 hours and can be scheduled …

Posted in Speech and Language, Studies Currently RecruitingTagged Ben Parrell, Carrie Niziolek, Speech and Language, Studies Recruiting

Waisman BioLibrary: Down Syndrome Study

Posted on March 16, 2023

Be included! Families of children with Down syndrome are invited to participate in our new study about genetics and health. The Waisman BioLibrary is recruiting youth with Down syndrome ages 0 – 17 years. Families …

Posted in Down syndrome, Studies Currently RecruitingTagged Down syndrome, Qiang Chang, Studies Recruiting

Hope for Failing Eyes

Posted on March 16, 2023

Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new UW study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.

Posted in 2023, News, Research, Stem Cells, VisionTagged David Gamm, Organoid, Photoreceptors, Retinal Cells
  • You're on page 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 107
  • Next page

Site footer content

University logo that links to main university website

Information For

  • Families
  • Visitors
  • Students and Trainees
  • Researchers
  • Employees
  • Providers
  • INTRANET

Stay Connected

  • Waisman Newsletter
  • Slide of the Week

Contact Us

  • 1500 Highland Ave
    Madison, WI 53705

    Business Office: 608.263.1656
    Clinics: 608.263.3301
    Director's Office: 608.263.5940
    Media Inquiries: 608.263.5837
  • Map map marker
  • Email: info@waisman.wisc.edu
  • Phone: 608.263.1656
    • facebook
    • twitter
    • youtube
    • instagram

Website feedback, questions or accessibility issues: webmaster@waisman.wisc.edu.

Learn more about accessibility at UW–Madison.

This site was built using the UW Theme | Privacy Notice | © 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System.