University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tag: public health

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.

Zahner Awarded Prestigious Carol Graham Lifetime Achievement Award by WPHA

Susan Zahner, DrPH, RN, FAAN, associate dean for faculty affairs, professor, and Vilas Distinguished Achievement professor at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, has been recognized by the Wisconsin Public Health Association (WPHA) as the 2023 Carol Graham Lifetime Achievement award winner.

Dr. Rachel Gicquelais discusses overdose spikes on Wisconsin Public Radio

An overdose spike alert was recently issued by Public Health Madison and Dane County. Rachel Gicquelais, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor at the UW–Madison School of Nursing, explains how overdose spike alerts work and describes what makes harm reduction resources most effective.

Dr. Megan Zuelsdorff Awarded Grant to Study Dementia Risk

Megan Zuelsdorff, PhD, was awarded a Fall Research Competition grant to support the study Social-to-biological Mechanisms in Dementia Risk and Disparity: The Role for Stress and Social Resources in Vascular Disease Management.