CNS 2026
Dr. Iskandar Awarded Collaborative Health Science Grant
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health announced their awards for eight SMPH-led interdisciplinary collaborations through its Collaborative Health Sciences Program. Dr. Iskandar and his team were awarded a $600,000 grant over three years for their research, "Transforming Spina Bifida Care and Research Nationwide"!
Spina bifida is the second most common structural birth defect and can cause lifelong nerve damage, yet major gaps remain in understanding how the condition develops and how to improve treatments before birth. This project will investigate how genetic, environmental and nutritional factors contribute to the condition while creating a platform to develop and refine fetal surgery techniques. The work could accelerate new approaches to preventing and treating spina bifida and improve long-term health outcomes for affected children and families.
Congratulations to Dr. Iskandar and his team! Read the full story at the link in the QR code.
Excellence by Design in Neurosurgery
“Excellence by Design in Neurosurgery" Course at Harvard including some of the trainees from The UW microsurgery course taught 10/28/26.
Partners in Giving Campaign - Wear your Jeans!
Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State,
UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Wear jeans once a week between the dates of Oct 12 to Dec 1st! Suggested donations: $5 for one day; $25 to wear jeans one day a week between the dates of Oct 12 through Dec 1st Blackout dates are Oct 26, Nov 13, and Nov 18.
Partners in Giving Campaign - Pizza Party!
Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State, UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Please join us in the Javid Room for a pizza party November 4th from 12-2pm to support Partners in Giving! $5 suggested donation.
Safe Computing when Traveling Abroad
Safe computing when traveling abroad is important for data security. Visit UW-Madison's Information Technology website to learn best practices for being prepared and what you should do during your stay as well as upon your return.
Congratulations Katherine Prancia on her APP Award!
Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series
Registration is open for the Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series: Reignite your research with four sessions designed for associate professors on the tenure and CHS tracks looking to navigate the "mid-career pivot" and sustain their career or lab’s funding. The series is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Development and the Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. Sessions are in person from 4-5 p.m.
Dr. Iskandar Awarded Collaborative Health Science Grant
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health announced their awards for eight SMPH-led interdisciplinary collaborations through its Collaborative Health Sciences Program. Dr. Iskandar and his team were awarded a $600,000 grant over three years for their research, "Transforming Spina Bifida Care and Research Nationwide"!
Spina bifida is the second most common structural birth defect and can cause lifelong nerve damage, yet major gaps remain in understanding how the condition develops and how to improve treatments before birth. This project will investigate how genetic, environmental and nutritional factors contribute to the condition while creating a platform to develop and refine fetal surgery techniques. The work could accelerate new approaches to preventing and treating spina bifida and improve long-term health outcomes for affected children and families.
Congratulations to Dr. Iskandar and his team! Read the full story at the link in the QR code.
Excellence by Design in Neurosurgery
“Excellence by Design in Neurosurgery" Course at Harvard including some of the trainees from The UW microsurgery course taught 10/28/26.
Partners in Giving Campaign - Wear your Jeans!
Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State,
UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Wear jeans once a week between the dates of Oct 12 to Dec 1st! Suggested donations: $5 for one day; $25 to wear jeans one day a week between the dates of Oct 12 through Dec 1st Blackout dates are Oct 26, Nov 13, and Nov 18.
Partners in Giving Campaign - Pizza Party!
Partners in Giving kicks off this week: This year’s Partners in Giving campaign runs Oct. 12-Dec. 1. The 2026 workplace giving campaign theme is “Cultivate Community.” State, UW and UW Health employees in Dane County join together to raise money in support of more than 500 charities making a difference in the lives of those who need it most, locally and globally. Back by popular demand, the annual SMPH Pet Costume Contest will return and accept photo submissions of your pet dressed in disguise from Oct. 12-Nov. 2. Voting will take place Nov. 2-8, with a winner announced by Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details on how to submit.
Please join us in the Javid Room for a pizza party November 4th from 12-2pm to support Partners in Giving! $5 suggested donation.
Safe Computing when Traveling Abroad
Safe computing when traveling abroad is important for data security. Visit UW-Madison's Information Technology website to learn best practices for being prepared and what you should do during your stay as well as upon your return.
Congratulations Katherine Prancia on her APP Award!
Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series
Registration is open for the Badger Momentum Research Seminar Series: Reignite your research with four sessions designed for associate professors on the tenure and CHS tracks looking to navigate the "mid-career pivot" and sustain their career or lab’s funding. The series is hosted by the Office for Faculty Affairs and Development and the Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies. Sessions are in person from 4-5 p.m.
