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🩺 The power of participating in medical research

Meet one of the researchers leading the groundbreaking All of Us Research Program
Presented by a 608today Partner
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The program seeks anyone, 18 years of age or older, of any race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, to share their health data, and samples of blood and urine to build the largest health database of its kind. | Photo provided by All of Us Research Program
Why enroll in medical research? It may be that your family has a history of cancer, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Whatever the reason, you may help change the future of health by participating in the All of Us Research Program.

For Dr. Elizabeth S. Burnside, her reasons are also personal. The co-principal investigator for the All of Us Research Program at UW-Madison learned during her second year of medical school that her mother was battling breast cancer.

“I’m so grateful to have [studied] breast cancer, and to try to optimize how we screen individuals to catch breast cancer early,” said Burnside, a professor in UW’s Department of Radiology. “Individualizing both our screening and treatment protocol is a journey I’ve been so grateful [to] continue with the All of Us Research Program.”

All of Us is a historic effort to accelerate research and improve health. It empowers individuals to learn about their health and supports researchers to understand health and disease. By studying diverse data from participants, researchers may make discoveries that could improve health for all of us in the future.

All of our data combined may allow researchers to connect the dots between our lifestyle, genetics, and our environment. For example, 135+ studies on the Researcher Workbench focus on breast cancer and are helping researchers improve the understanding of the genetic, environmental, and lifestyle risk factors for the disease.

The more we know about what makes people unique, the more customized health care can become. That is why they’re asking one million or more people to join the program.

UW–Madison, partnering with UW Health, has been engaged in the program’s recruitment and enrollment in Madison and Milwaukee since 2017. Interested in joining? Learn more or call (888) 294-2661.
Be ONE in a million — volunteer
Asked

Data from All of Us participants has been included in ______ health studies.

A. 350
B. 4,200
C. 7,100
D. 9,300
Make a guess
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 30
  • Tickled Pink: A Very Barbie Comedy Show | Monday, Oct. 30 | 7 p.m. | Crucible, 3116 Commercial Ave., Madison | $5-$15 | It’s not Kenough to just like the “Barbie” movie. You should see Jamie Shriner’s new show, too.
Tuesday, Oct 31
  • Pop Evil | Tuesday, Oct. 31, Tuesday, Oct. 31 | Times vary | The Sylvee, 25 S. Livingston St., Madison | $27.50-$32.50 | Pop over for some Pop Evil hard rock tunes for Halloween.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
  • Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 1-6 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Madison Sun Prairie, 1220 S. Grand Ave., Sun Prairie | Free | If you’re looking for employment, look no further.
  • “Life is Better When You Laugh” Workshop | Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison | $10 | What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet? SUPPLIES. Learn how humor builds a better life experience.
Thursday, Nov. 2
  • “Dead Poets Society” | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 2 p.m. | Hawthorne Library, 2707 E. Washington Ave., Madison | Free | O Captain! My Captain! Catch a free screening of one of Robin Williams’ finest movies.
  • Chunky Blanket Workshop | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Delta Beer Lab, 167 E. Badger Rd., Fitchburg | $90 | Winter is approaching, best to make yourself a blanket while drinking a beer.
Friday, Nov. 3
  • Mingle and Masterpieces | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | 100state, 17 S. Fairchild St., Madison | Free | Explore Madison’s art scene with live music, painting demonstrations, and wine.
  • Liminal | Friday, Nov. 3 | 5 p.m. | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison | Free | Attend a reception for a new exhibition by Monty Little about the historic and contemporary erasures of various Indigenous identities.
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News Notes
Transit
  • The City of Madison invites residents to discuss the proposed second Bus Rapid Transit line at upcoming public meetings. The first in-person meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Urban League of Greater Madison.
Traffic
  • Red lights might turn green for prospective drivers as Wisconsin considers funding driver education for people under 20. The bill utilizes $6 million from the state budget to enhance road safety, targeting those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (Wisconsin Examiner)
Outdoors
  • Flora, fauna, and farewells. Karen Oberhauser, director of the UW–Madison Arboretum, will retire in November after six years. In the interim, Associate Director Josh Goldman will assume the role. Oberhauser will continue her work in monarch butterfly science and conservation in her retirement.
Arts
  • Local artists Mary Bero and Babette Wainwright have each been awarded the Forward Art Prize which honors women-identifying artists in Dane County, each receiving an unrestricted $10,000. The award aims to boost recognition and connections within the local art community. (Cap Times)
Tech
  • United Way of Dane County introduced the 211 Wisconsin mobile app, extending its 24/7 hotline’s reach. The app connects residents to health and human services, aiding with food insecurity, rent, addiction treatment, and more. (HNG News)
Health
  • Dane County’s Drug Treatment Court Program will receive a $405,000 federal grant to expand substance use disorder treatment as an alternative to incarceration. The grant-funded project is expected to run until September 2028 and benefit 100 participants. (Daily Cardinal)
Edu
  • According to Nootroedge data, Wisconsin leads the nation in SAT scores with an average score of 1,252 out of 1600. In contrast, West Virginia has the lowest average SAT score at 938. It’s worth noting that some states have more students opting for the ACT instead of the SAT. (WKOW)
Community
  • Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum at Paradise North Distillery on Saturday, Nov. 4 for their next Convoy Speaker Series, designed for veterans to gather in community, share stories, and educate the public. Tickets are $25 per person, and include soda and made to order wood-fired pizza. See speakers and RSVP.*
Beauty
  • Looking for an unbelievably close shave? Try Meridian Trimmers, engineered to empower individuals of all genders to achieve flawless grooming. Get 15% off a one-time purchase with code “6AM.”*
Finance
  • $300 is the new $200. This card is offering a rare $300 welcome bonus, and bonuses like that don’t come around that often. That’s why thousands are lining up for it. Learn more and apply.*
Food and Drink

🍴 Pass the Pepto

Hungry? Take on these food challenges in Madison
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Could you eat a three-pound burrito? | Photo by BigSur Cantina
ICYMI, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently rounded up a few food-related Guinness World Records set by Wisconsinites including:
  • Largest bowl of cereal made — 9,000 pounds of Cocoa Puffs (Milwaukee)
  • Fastest gravy drinking — 1 liter in 12 seconds (Wausau)
  • Most Big Macs eaten — 33,400 in 50+ years (Fond du Lac)
While we won’t encourage our readers to drink a liter of gravy, here are a few Madison-area food challenges you can take a crack at:

Strings Ramen | Monster Hell Ramen
  • Challenge: A bowl of Strings’ spiciest Ghost and Scorpion pepper ramen in 20 minutes
  • Prize: $50 gift certificate, T-shirt, and your ramen is free
Red Rock | The Unforgiven
  • Challenge: Two half-pound bacon cheeseburgers, six ghost pepper wings, a fried chicken breast, and a basket of fries in 23 minutes
  • Prize: Hat, T-shirt, and wall of fame placement
Big Sur Cantina | Big Sur Burrito
  • Challenge: Three-pound burrito in 12 minutes
  • Prize: T-shirt, wall of fame placement, and your burrito is free
Answered

Data from All of Us participants has been included in ______ health studies.

Answered: C.
Data from the All of Us Research Program has been included in 7,100+ health studies.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Ally
From the editor
Was anyone else at the Chelsea Handler show this weekend? I’ve been keeping up with her since “Chelsea Lately” on E!, so it was pretty cool to see her in person. Next up, Pete Davidson in December.

While it’s always exciting when the big names come to town, I discovered some of my favorite comedians right here in Madison — shoutout Rory Rusch.
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