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Stephanie Baguidy

Education Innovation

Medical Student Sees Health Equity as Part of Her Identity

Stephanie Baguidy's passion for helping others was validated when she earned a prestigious cancer studies grant.

Ben George, MD

Cancer

Reimagining Care: Ben George, MD

In the wake of the global pandemic, MCW faculty, staff and students are reimagining how they provide care and services.

MCW team improves treatment of cancer that spreads to the brain

Cancer

Brain Invaders

MCW team improves the treatment of cancer that spreads to the brain.

Parameswaran Hari, MD, MRCP

Community Front Door

Reimagining Care: Parameswaran Hari, MD, MRCP

In the wake of the global pandemic, MCW faculty, staff and students are reimagining how they provide care and services.

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Education Innovation

Taking the Long Road

The road to Match Day is long for most medical students. But, not many have traveled a path as arduous as the one taken by Chris Zeman.

Inspired by Her Care

Education Innovation

Inspired by Her Care

Third-year MCW-Green Bay student Katelyn Baier received further inspiration to chase her dreams from doctors who treated her as a teenager.

Meet Jenny

Cancer

Meet Jenny

Jenny Geurts, MCW genetic counselor, has eyes on the horizon.

Unity MR-Linac offers personalized radiation therapy

MCW Magazine

Unity MR-Linac Offers Personalized Radiation Therapy

Radiation oncologists are using the world's first Elekta Unity MR-Linac technology to personalize radiation therapy.

Julie Freed, MD, PhD

MCW Magazine

Protecting the Heart

Physician-Scientist seeks to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Meena Bedi

Cancer

Treating Sarcoma, the Orphan Disease

Dr. Meena Bedi is currently leading a team of researchers in piloting a new project aimed at creating a blood test for soft tissue sarcomas.

This Is Jana

Cancer

Jana's Story

Thanks to the collaboration between oncologists and OB-GYN specialists, Jana is in remission and has a happy, healthy baby.

Bryon Johnson, PhD

Cancer

Immunotherapy Breakthroughs in Lymphoma Treatment Show the Power of Translational Research

Dr. Bryon Johnson’s personally meaningful clinical research to harness the immune system to fight cancer is showing promising results.

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Cancer

Climbing for a Cure

Dr. Ehab Atallah and colleagues will embark on a journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in October to support the International Chronic...

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Cancer

Reaching Out to the LGBT Community

Malika Siker, MD, and Alan G. Nyitray, PhD, are working diligently to address cancer disparities in Milwaukee’s LGBT communities.

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Cancer

Understanding Cancer Disparities in Milwaukee

Lauren Matthews is helping to lead a project that digs deeper into the underlying causes of these disparities and subsequently addresses...

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Cancer

Meet Becca

Meet education/quality assurance manager, Becca Selle, who is inspired to help researchers navigate the future of medicine.

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Cancer

Designing Dreams

MCW student’s passion project makes dreams reality for critically ill children.

This Is Carla

Community Front Door

Carla's Story

Her mother's battle with cancer inspired Carla to dedicate her life to pioneering a healthier future for all of us.

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MCW Magazine

WBCS: Investing in Potential

WBCS, Inc., the top philanthropic donor for adult cancer research at the MCW Cancer Center, supports seed grants at MCW in breast and...

From student to patient to doctor

Education Innovation

From Student to Patient to Doctor

Throughout his career, John has served in many caregiver roles including time as a registrar, technician, nurse and MD student. However,...

This Is Renee

125th Anniversary

Renee's Story

One year cancer-free, Renee is doing amazing things.

This Is Mary Jo

Cancer

Mary Jo's Story

An innovative clinical trial gave Mary Jo a second chance at the expanded family she once imagined.

Dr. Melinda Stolley and team work to improve cancer outcomes for the underserved

MCW Magazine

Connecting the Dots: Improving Cancer Outcomes for the Underserved

Dr. Melinda Stolley and her team work to reduce the burden of cancer among underserved populations.

Predicting prostate cancer: MCW researchers seek to amplify predictive powers of prostate MRI

MCW Magazine

Predicting Prostate Cancer

MCW researchers seek to amplify predictive powers of prostate MRI.

On the other side of the stethoscope: When doctors become patients

MCW Magazine

On the Other Side of the Stethoscope: When Doctors Become Patients

By being “on the other side of stethoscope” and “wearing a gown,” providers can learn to better empathize with patients, and, ultimately...

This Is Dan

Cancer

Dan's Story

Dan's life was saved by a pioneering doctor and a researcher with whom he shares a special bond.

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Cancer

A Lifetime of Challenging Conventional Thinking on Prostate Cancer Treatment

For Dr. Nevalainen, it was clear to her in high school that becoming a doctor and conducting biomedical research was her life calling.

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Cancer

Preserving Fertility

Bridging oncology and reproductive medicine to help preserve fertility before and after cancer treatment.

MCW Docs in the Community

Community Front Door

MCW Docs in the Community

It’s one of the hardest cancers to treat but this passionate physician is on the case.

High Mortality From Cancer

Cancer

High Mortality From Cancer

MCW scientist's health mapping changes lives.