Category: PhD Program

Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Collaborative Research and Mentorship

Rachel Hawn x'26 was inspired to pursue a PhD in nursing from her personal and clinical experience with cancer and cancer survivorship. Now she's bringing that experience into her research.

Thinking Without Boundaries: Kristin’s PhD Journey

Kristin Merss, PhD’24, found more than a PhD program at UW–Madison — she found a space that fosters creativity, deep learning, and bold thinking.

Meet Jessica LeClair: Assistant Professor

Jessica LeClair’s journey has come full circle—from student to clinical faculty, researcher, postdoctoral trainee, and now professor. Inspired by the mentorship she received, she’s empowering nursing students to lead.

Q&A with Kelly Krainak, PhD Student

Kelly Krainak shares why she chose the PhD program at UW–Madison, her interest in planetary health, and her research on how geographic and social issues lead to multiple health disparities.