Olena Klindukhova, MD, will discuss the biological connections between obesity and cancer, unpack how holiday habits may influence long-term risk, and share practical strategies for healthier nutrition, movement, and stress management.
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The Science Behind Environment and Health
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, will talk about how climate change is reshaping our environment, threatening natural resources, and impacting our health—and how communities are adapting with resilience.
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The Science Behind Brain Cancer
Jennifer Connelly, MD, Neuro-Oncologist with Froedtert's Cancer Center and Professor at MCW, will discuss the rarity of brain tumors and advancements being made in their diagnosis and treatment. She'll share the science, stories, and the strength of a community fighting back, showing how early research, small donations, and shared knowledge are fueling hope and prolonging life expectancy.
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The Science Behind School-Based Trauma Response
David Cipriano, PhD, Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW, will discuss how Milwaukee Public Schools are using innovative technology and strategic partnerships to understand how students' proximity to emergency response calls affects their mental health—and what they're doing with these powerful insights.
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The Science Behind Clinical Trials
The Science Behind Clinical Trials by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you!
Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.