An image from a recent Ricke Lab publication (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33039351/) was featured on January 2021 cover of the American Journal of Pathology!
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Department Scientist Studying BPH and Aging
Scientists and doctors can tell you that as a man ages, the likelihood of experiencing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is higher, but why? What is happening to men as they age that predisposes them to …
Events Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In recognition and celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. day, a list of events that will be hosted throughout the community are included below. All are welcome, and encouraged to attend these virtual events! Friday, …
Dr. Petra Popovics has been awarded a K01 Research Scientist Development Award!
A huge congratulations to Dr. Petra Popovics, co-mentored by Drs. Will Ricke and Chad Vezina, for being awarded a K01 Research Scientist Development Award to study “Osteopontin: A Novel Mediator of Prostatic Inflammation and Fibrosis”!
Dr. Lloyd and Dr. Ricke discuss the impact of BPH/LUTS from a global perspective
Recent work from Bryn Launer (University of Colorado), Dr. Kevin McVary (Loyola University Medical Center), Dr. Will Ricke (UW-Madison O’Brien Center), and Dr. Granville Lloyd (University of Colorado) demonstrates the global impact of BPH/LUTS. Learn more: https://bjui-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/bju.15286
Ricke lab describes the role of nucleolar protein BOP1 in advanced prostate disease
New research from the Ricke lab and PhD candidate Jordan Vellky describes the implication of the nucleolar protein BOP1 in advanced prostate disease. Nucleolar protein BOP1 has been associated with multiple malignancies, but it has …
American Family Children’s Hospital Welcomes New Gender & Sex Development Program
Dr. Walid Farhat, along with Drs. David Allen, Jennifer Rehm, Brittany Allen, and Kelsey Lewis have established the Gender and Sex Development Program at the American Family Children’s Hospital. This program will provide state-of-the-art, patient-centered …
Dr. Frank Lin Joins Department
Frank C. Lin, MD, MS, joined the Department of Urology in September 2020. Dr. Lin completed his undergraduate and graduate work in molecular biology and engineering biotechnology at the University of Pennsylvania and then graduated …
Dr. Penniston Receives Five Year Grant
Kristina Penniston, PhD, RD has received a Urology Centers Program Interactions Core Award (U24) as PI from the NIDDK/NIH. This is a 5 year grant paying $3.75 million in total.The U24 Interactions Core will engage …
Dr. Grimes receives NIH K12 Institutional Career Development award
Dr. Matthew Grimes received a NIH K12 Institutional Career Development award effective July 1, 2020. This award, through the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s K12 Urologic Research Career Development Program, will support the development of …