Health Sciences
Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel honored with Way Klingler Young Scholar Award
Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel is an assistant professor of speech pathology and audiology in the College of Health Sciences. She is a 2020 recipient of the Way Klingler Young Scholar Award. Iuzzini-Seigel joined Marquette in 2015. Since then, she has made great contributions to the College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on the different diagnoses…
Marquette Biologist Receives $900,000 National Science Foundation Grant To Study Cell Biology Research
MILWAUKEE — Dr. Rosemary A. Stuart, a Marquette University professor of biological sciences, has received a $900,000 National Science Foundation grant for cell biology research, studying the function and regulation of mitochondrial ribosomes. Mitochondria are commonly referred to as the “powerhouse” of the cell because they produce the energy carrying molecule ATP through a process…
Marquette University Researcher Receives $1.6 Million NIH Grant For Spinal Cord Injury Studies
MILWAUKEE — The National Institutes of Health has awarded a $1.6 million R01 grant to Dr. Murray Blackmore, associate professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences at Marquette University. The grant is his second $1 million-plus grant from the organization in five years, and it will continue to fund his groundbreaking research…
Marquette’s College Of Health Sciences Receives $1 Million Estate Gift
Donation will establish the Michael and Jeanne Schmitz Family Depression Research Fund
Marquette’s College Of Health Sciences Receives $1.5 Million Gift
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences today announced that it has received a $1.5 million gift from the estate of Capt. John A. Orlandini. Orlandini, a 1960 graduate of Marquette, suffered a life-changing injury during his time in the Navy. He pledged an estate gift to the physical therapy program to help students…
Company Founded By Two Marquette University Researchers Raises $26 Million In Funding
Promentis Pharmaceuticals, a Milwaukee company co-founded by Drs. John Mantsch and David Baker, researchers from the Marquette University College of Health Sciences, raised $26 million, including $17.2 million in its third funding round. OrbiMed, F-Prime Capital Partners (formerly Fidelity Biosciences) and Aisling Capital were the lead investors. This is exceptional syndicate of investors, particularly for…
Marquette’s College Of Health Sciences Receives $1 Million Gift From Dennis And Barbara Klein
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences today announced that it has received a $1 million gift from Dennis and Barbara Klein, both alumni of Marquette University. The gift will be used to establish the Dennis and Barbara Klein Health Sciences Innovation Fund. The fund will support scientists in the College of Health Sciences…
Marquette Autism Consortium Formed To Help People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
MILWAUKEE — Marquette University announced today it has formed the Marquette Autism Consortium to promote the exchange of ideas among people and groups on campus who are interested in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The consortium seeks to increase opportunities for awareness and inclusion, education, collaborative efforts, research, community connections, and development of resources for individuals…
Marquette Researcher Studying Application Of Cancer Genes For Treatment Of Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Murray Blackmore receives $415,000 in new grant funding for research
Marquette Researcher Receives $800,000 Grant To Fund Neuroscience Study
Study will examine the mechanisms of memory creation and brain function