University of Wisconsin

:For the University of Wisconsin system, see University of Wisconsin System.

Current university research

Since its founding as a Land-grant university, Wisconsin has always been at the forefront of research.

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Stem cells

The University is considered a major academic center for embryonic stem cell research. UW Professor James Thomson was the first scientist to isolate human embryonic stem cells. This has brought significant moral questions to the University from various institutions, with restrictions from the Bush Administration's domestic policy on some research.

Related Topics:
Embryonic stem cell - Bush Administration - Domestic policy

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