Advancing knowledge of human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Puerto Rican families have started traveling to Wisconsin to be part of the research study, but the goal is to build the infrastructure to eventually conduct the studies on the island.
On August 11, the Friends of the Waisman Center celebrated a remarkable group of students, staff, and volunteers whose dedication, achievements, and service have strengthened the Waisman community. During the annual awards reception, Friends Board President Jim Dama presented awards recognizing outstanding contributions, while Waisman Center Director Qiang Chang presented the two recipients of Wisconsin …
At a Glance: Understanding what a cell does starts with knowing exactly where it is. Now, a new AI-powered tool developed by researchers at the Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is making that task easier by combining tissue images with molecular activity data to more accurately map cell boundaries, potentially unlocking new insights into how …
After more than two decades of advocacy, collaboration, and compassionate support for families of children with hearing differences, Connie Stevens, MA, retired at the end of June 2026. A veteran support parent with Parents Reaching Out, a longtime collaborator with Wisconsin Sound Beginnings, and trusted voice for families across the state, Stevens leaves behind a legacy defined by connection, empathy, and impact.
Individuals with disabilities face significant health disparities, yet remain underrepresented in health research. There is substantial evidence that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are systematically excluded from health research, even when it involves a condition that disproportionately impacts them.
Waisman Center investigator David Gamm, MD, PhD, is featured in a story from the Capital Times about research funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. Gamm is the director of the McPherson Eye Research Institute at UW-Madison. Read the full story here: https://captimes.com/news/education/uw-madison-wants-to-grow-defense-research-but-not-build-weapons/article_b7112c91-f754-454d-9b74-7f4e03a1178e.html
Early in development, the process of exploration helps children gather new information that fosters learning about the world.
Español By Charlene N. Rivera-Bonet | Waisman Science Writer The researchers interviewed for this story use identity-first language in alignment with the preferences of many of those in the autistic community. This story reflects that preference. A non-exhaustive list of accessible options for physical activities in the Madison area are provided at the end. They say …
Dyadic caregiver-child interactions are commonly used to examine children's language learning environments.
Dr. Erica Andrist, clinical assistant professor at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, was a UW School of Medicine and Public Health student who rotated through the UW PICU between 2011–2012. She is currently a pediatric intensivist at the University of Michigan. Dr. Andrist recently had an experience with a medical student that made her recall her …
