By Prof. Brian Fox and Prof. Tulio de Oliveira The most urgent scientific questions of our time—from global health to climate resilience—cross every border. They demand collaborations that unite different…
How Wisconsin ingenuity benefits the world
WARF is celebrating a century of service to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin, our nation and our world. In recognition of our partnership with university and industry innovators, we are pleased to introduce you to a new series of essays organized by WARF. These essays will explore the role university research has in leading to innovative global solutions. The series will also reflect on the role long-view investments have in supporting university inventors in improving our world.
From bench to bedside: How WARF and GE HealthCare turn ideas into impact
By Jason Polzin, General Manager, Global MR Applications Platform and Research Technologies, GE HealthCare, and Erik Iverson, CEO, WARF At its best, innovation in health care is not just about…
Beyond the breakthrough: Transforming university inventions into everyday innovations
By Greg Keenan, Partner, WARF Ventures; Jeanine Burmania, Senior Director of Intellectual Property and Licensing; and Katie Rice, Principal, WARF Ventures Platform The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has spent…
A century of leadership: The WARF Board’s evolving role in advancing innovation
By Deborah Keller, Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Erik Iverson, CEO, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation As the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) celebrates its 100th anniversary, we find…
How Wisconsin ingenuity is shaping the future
By Kevin Conroy, Chairman and CEO, Exact Sciences Innovation results from deliberate effort, strategic investments and collaboration. For the past 100 years, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) has fostered…