University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Spotlight on Kinesiology

Research of UW-Madison’s Barnes featured in article exploring vascular dementia

The work of UW-Madison’s Jill Barnes was recently featured in the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) “Spotlight on Research.” The release of the story was timed to help draw attention to Brain Awareness Week, March 13-19. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT DR. BARNES’ RESEARCH!

UW–Madison Researchers Contribute to NAS Report on Undergraduate Research Experiences

The Kinesiology Department and Wisconsin Center for Educational Research’s, Janet Branchaw, contributed to a released study examining evidence on undergraduate research experiences in the field of S.T.E.M. CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE to learn more about this important study!

Fighting Cancer with Exercise’ Research Gets More Positive Press

UW-Madison’s Lisa Cadmus-Bertram recently appeared on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about a research project she is leading that is examining how to motivate cancer patients to become more physically active. Cadmus-Bertram is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology. She directs the Wisconsin Physical Activity Epidemiology Lab …