These experts from the UW–Madison faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, email the Office of Strategic Communication.
Experts on today’s news
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Jonathan Temte on: The seasonal flu shot
Family medicine professor Jonathan Temte is available to discuss this year's updated seasonal flu shot and flu prevention and control.
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Noelle LoConte on: Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to prevent, diagnose or treat. Earlier this month, music legend Quincy Jones died from the disease at the age of 91. November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raise awareness and educate people about this form of cancer. Dr. Noelle LoConte, a medical oncologist with UW Health's Carbone Cancer Center and an associate professor of medicine with the School of Medicine and Public Health, can discuss the risks, symptoms and treatments available.
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Alvin Thomas on: Movember and Men's Health Month
You might see more facial hair this month as Movember goes into full effect, drawing awareness toward men's health. Alvin Thomas is an associate professor of Human Development and Family Studies in the School of Human Ecology. He can discuss positive youth development, effects of father engagement, especially for boys, and the mental health of Black men and boys.
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Dominique Brossard on: Vaccine hesitancy
With a new administration poised to take power in January, a change in policy regarding vaccines may also be on the way. Dominique Brossard, an expert on trust in science and public understanding of science, is available for interviews about the topic.
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Patrick (PJ) Liesch on: Fall nuisance bugs
Box elder bugs, brown stink bugs, and Asian lady bettles are finding their way into homes this fall. PJ Liesch, director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab, is available for interviews about these nuisance bugs and when their numbers should die down.
