Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you!
Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.
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Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we sit down with Dr. Sabrina Hofmeister, DO, FAAFP, Family Medicine Doctor and Associate Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Together, we'll explore the science behind menopause, separate myth from fact, discuss evidence-based treatment options, and examine how women can navigate this important life stage with knowledge, confidence, and support.
22 Jul 2026
The Science Behind Maternal Mental Health
As maternal mental health concerns continue to impact families and communities, the need for clear, science-based understanding and stronger support systems has never been more important.
We'll chat with Christina Wichman, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vice Chair of Education, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about how innovative care models are transforming mental health support for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period, helping providers deliver more confident, timely, and compassionate care.
30 Jun 2026
The Science Behind How Stress Impacts the Brain
Grab your coffee and join us today for our Coffee Conversations with Scientists episode: The Science Behind How Stress Impacts the Brain.
Stress doesn't just affect how you feel in the moment. It can actually reshape how your brain processes emotions, memory, and decision-making over time.
We'll chat with John Mantsch, PhD, Florence Williams Endowed Chair and Professor and Chair of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, whose research explores how stress transforms key brain circuits, shaping everything from decision-making to emotional resilience.
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