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Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells

2024-11-22T14:40:55-06:00

A promising therapy that treats blood cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells could now treat solid tumors more efficiently. Thanks to a recent study from Dan Cappabianca and Krishanu Saha at the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery published in Molecular Therapy – Methods & Clinical Development, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy can be improved by altering the conditions the T cells are grown in. And it was all discovered by chance.

Serendipity reveals new method to fight cancer with T cells2024-11-22T14:40:55-06:00

Researchers Develop Advanced Gene Editing Techniques to Boost T Cells in Cancer Treatment 

2024-11-14T20:38:46-06:00

A new study from the Krishanu Saha lab suggests using CRISPR technology to optimize natural immune responses by bioengineering and remodeling T cells. Using a multiplexing technique, the team addresses key challenges in current cancer therapies that could significantly improve treatment outcomes. "We have developed a new way to engineer immune cells to fight cancer more safely and effectively. Think of it as reprogramming the body’s own soldiers (T cells) to recognize and attack cancer cells," says Cappabianca.

Researchers Develop Advanced Gene Editing Techniques to Boost T Cells in Cancer Treatment 2024-11-14T20:38:46-06:00

Melissa Schoenlein recognized for excellence with 2023-24 Teaching Assistant Awards

2024-11-14T20:42:07-06:00

The Capstone Teaching Award recognizes dissertators at the end of their graduate program with an outstanding teaching record over the course of their UW–Madison tenure, WID is proud to have our own Melissa Schoenlein be one of the honored recipients.

Melissa Schoenlein recognized for excellence with 2023-24 Teaching Assistant Awards2024-11-14T20:42:07-06:00

Microresistance as a Way to Respond to Microaggressions on Zoom and in Real Life

2021-04-08T12:22:43-05:00

Faculty Focus article from Floyd Cheung, Cynthia Ganote, and Tasha Souza, who define microresistance as small-scale individual or collaborative efforts that empower targeted people and allies to cope with, respond to, and/or challenge microaggressions with a goal of disrupting systems of oppression as they unfold in everyday life, thereby creating more inclusive institutions.

Microresistance as a Way to Respond to Microaggressions on Zoom and in Real Life2021-04-08T12:22:43-05:00

Native Land Digital

2021-03-23T13:42:21-05:00

Native Land Digital strives to create and foster conversations about the history of colonialism, Indigenous ways of knowing, and settler-Indigenous relations, through educational resources such as the map and Territory Acknowledgement Guide.

Native Land Digital2021-03-23T13:42:21-05:00

Seminar Series: Striving for racial justice in academic biology

2021-01-21T10:50:11-06:00

An initiative in spring 2021 sponsored by the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research (SABER) focused on promoting awareness, understanding and commitment to change academic biology environments to be more inclusive.

Seminar Series: Striving for racial justice in academic biology2021-01-21T10:50:11-06:00

Princeton: Inclusive Leadership Learning Cohort

2020-09-23T09:08:31-05:00

The Inclusive Leadership Learning Cohort series is hosted by the GradFUTURES and Access, Diversity, and Inclusion teams of the Graduate School. The series offers seven unique sessions with the primary goal of preparing graduate students with inclusive leadership skills as a way to combat systemic racism.

Princeton: Inclusive Leadership Learning Cohort2020-09-23T09:08:31-05:00

Five tips for boosting diversity on campus

2020-08-14T11:32:32-05:00

From Nature (Danielle McCullough & Ruth Gotian): Universities and those who work there must reimagine spaces, behaviour and processes to promote a sense of belonging for everyone, say Danielle McCullough and Ruth Gotian.

Five tips for boosting diversity on campus2020-08-14T11:32:32-05:00

The UW Now Livestream Patricia Devine, Cheryl Gittens, and Eric Wilcots

2020-07-28T08:29:45-05:00

During The UW Now Livestream event on July 23, Wilcots joined psychology professor Patricia Devine and Cheryl Gittens, the interim chief diversity officer and assistant vice provost in UW–Madison’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement, for a discussion about building a more inclusive campus.

The UW Now Livestream Patricia Devine, Cheryl Gittens, and Eric Wilcots2020-07-28T08:29:45-05:00

Ibram X. Kendi on “How to Be an Antiracist”

2020-07-28T08:29:58-05:00

2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi discussed his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College.

Ibram X. Kendi on “How to Be an Antiracist”2020-07-28T08:29:58-05:00

Black Lives Matter + Science for the People Online Event

2020-08-10T12:00:52-05:00

Due to the historic and urgent nature of the ongoing Black Lives Matter uprising against police brutality, and 400 years of colonial and state violence, Science for the People will hold a call this coming Monday, June 15, at 7:30 EDT, focusing on the uprising and the role of the radical science community, rooted in anti-racism and decolonial praxis.

Black Lives Matter + Science for the People Online Event2020-08-10T12:00:52-05:00

Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement Resources for white allies

2020-08-10T12:04:26-05:00

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement offers a wealth of resources intended to help White community members educate themselves about the systems of racial oppression that undergird American institutions and victimize people of color, and for effectively allying with the cause of anti-racism.

Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement Resources for white allies2020-08-10T12:04:26-05:00

Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute Workshops for Hiring and Leading

2020-08-10T12:06:06-05:00

In most research fields, racial minorities remain underrepresented, especially in leadership positions. Many changes must start at the top. The Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute offers workshops that provide people in positions of power with the resources they need to make smart hires and lead departments well.

Women in Science & Engineering Leadership Institute Workshops for Hiring and Leading2020-08-10T12:06:06-05:00
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