July 28 - In 2009, 35% of the 94 homicides in Milwaukee were among people under 24 years of age. In addition, over 2,500 children and young adults each year in Milwaukee are treated or hospitalized for injuries caused by violence. The cost of emergency department treatment and/or hospitalization of Milwaukee youth injured through violent actions exceeded $10 million in 2009.
July 25 - Medical College collaborates with UWM researchers on unique program aimed at delaying onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 25 - The Medical College of Wisconsin will be part of a consortium to research vaccines for people already infected with rabies virus. CNBC
July 20 - Dr. Joan Neuner, associate professor of medicine, studies sharp increase in surgeries at hospitals with new robotics technology. Reuters
July 20 - Dr. Howard Jacob, director of the Human and Molecular Genetics Center, the Warren Knowles Chair in Genetics and professor of physiology, and Dr. David Bick, professor of pediatric genetics, comment on the possibilities that exist for collaboration and the advancement of DNA sequencing. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 12 - Dr. Shekar Kurpad, associate professor of neurosurgery, will inject human embryonic stem cells into spinal cord injury patients. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 18 - Medical College earns Liason Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation. WUWM Radio News
July 12 - Dr. Carlyle Chan, professor of psychiatry, comments on the how the study was conducted. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 11 - Dr. John Bellizzi, assistant professor of medicine, comments on the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 6 - Dr. Nicole St. Clair, assistant professor of pediatrics and director of the Pediatric Global Health Program, comments on the need for collaboration between medical professionals.WTMJ-TV4
July 6 - Dr. Mitch Grayson, associate professor of pediatrics/allergy, discusses reasons for increased allergy symptoms.WTMJ-TV4
July 6 - Dr. David Dimmock, assistant professor of pediatric genetics and Dr. David Margolis, assistant professor of pediatric hematology/oncology, comment on the Nic Volker case. Ivanhoe
July 5 - Ulrich Broeckel, professor of genomic pediatrics and associate director of the Children's Research Institute, comments on a $6.3 million grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Business Journal of Milwaukee