Medical College of Wisconsin Giving News
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Kohlbeck Named to Endowed Suicide Prevention Research Professorship
Sara Kohlbeck, PhD, MPH, has been named as the inaugural holder of the Dr. and Mrs. Michael C. Kubly Community-Based Suicide Prevention Research Professorship.
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Annual Hoops for Hunger Basketball Tournament Raises More Than $2,600 for Feeding America of Southeastern Wisconsin
The 7th annual Hoops for Hunger charity basketball tournament was held on Saturday, Feb.24, and was a HUGE success, raising $2,610 for Feeding America of Southeastern Wisconsin.
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A Family Legacy: Meet the Kodalis
MCW alumni Drs. Satish Kodali and Malaika Mathai reflect on their impact over the past 30 years.
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Jason Kraiss Named Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the Medical College of Wisconsin
In this role, he leads the philanthropy efforts for MCW and Froedtert Hospital and works in partnership with the Froedtert Hospital Foundation to elevate a culture of philanthropy across the organizations and create a unified strategy for philanthropic investments.
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Daisy Sahoo, PhD, Appointed Dean of School of Graduate Studies and Inaugural Women in Science Professor
Daisy Sahoo, PhD, has been appointed Dean of the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) School of Graduate Studies and the Women in Science Endowed Professor, effective February 1, 2024.
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Foundation Gift Brings Hope for New Treatments for Multiple Myeloma
A philanthropic investment from the Paula and Rodger Riney Foundation is supporting five related multiple myeloma research projects at MCW.
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A Family’s Devotion and a Gift of Hope
The Wigdale family is dedicated to new treatments for memory disorders and neurological conditions.
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Creating the Midwest’s First Brain Injury Program for Veterans and First Responders
MCW partners with Avalon Action Alliance to create the BRAVE program.
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Being a Part of Something Bigger
Todd Wargula, owner of Mojo MKE and Glioblastoma patient, inspired by his care team, works to make a positive impact on others and give back to The Brain Tumor Research Fund at MCW.
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TOPS Research Support Leads to Landmark Discoveries on Obesity
Since 1966, Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) has been a major supporter of obesity research at MCW.
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What Sorrow Reveals: Honorary Alumna Billie Kubly Transformed Tragedy into a Mission
After the loss of her son, Billie Kubly’s sorrow revealed an inner drive to help others and a voice to advocate for change.
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MCW School of Pharmacy Receives NACDS Foundation Scholarship to Launch Career Exploration Program
The Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is launching the Pre-Pharmacy Scholars Program for Milwaukee-area high school students to explore pharmacy career opportunities.
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Dr. Ziqing Liu Named 2023 Michael H. Keelan, Jr., MD Scholar
Ziqing Liu, PhD, assistant professor of physiology and Cardiovascular Center member, is the recipient of the 2023 Michael H. Keelan, Jr., MD Scholar Award for her project, “The Role of SF3B1 in Endothelial Cell Gene Expression and Function.”
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Imagine More Dinner Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Raises $1 Million for Neuroscience Research
On June 20, nearly 400 people from Milwaukee’s business, health care, and philanthropic communities gathered for the 10th annual Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Imagine More Dinner.
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A Shared Vision: Philanthropic Partnership Fuels Cancer Discoveries
MCW Cancer Center scientists and the WBCS are making a difference with the help of generous donors.
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Avalon Action Alliance Donates $12.5 Million to Create Traumatic Brain Injury Program in Partnership with the Neuroscience Institute
Milwaukee will be home to the Midwest’s first program designed specifically to treat mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI or concussions) in veterans and first responders.
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Honoring a Friend, Preventing Veteran Suicide
John Mason, a Marine who served in Vietnam, struggled silently for years with depression and PTSD.