University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: Lifespan Family Research Lab

Building bridges between disciplines: Marsha Mailick’s interdisciplinary research and leadership at the Waisman Center

Posted on

Multiple angles of vision all focused on a common question is what attracted Marsha Mailick, PhD, emeritus vice chancellor for research and graduate education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to the Waisman Center more than 35 years ago.

Transitioning Together helps adolescents with autism and their families gear up for adulthood

Posted on

The Transitioning Together curriculum is adaptable to different settings, including clinical settings and school settings. Because of its unique design and positive impacts, it has been adopted in 11 states outside of Wisconsin, and Canada.

A college degree may protect against neurodegeneration in genetically at-risk populations

Posted on

Obtaining a college degree may be protective against neurodegenerative symptoms in women with an elevated genetic risk.