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Panther Partner Spotlight: Ionel Popa – Exploring Soft Materials for Medicine, Industry & Beyond

by Jane L.
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
08/26/2025

At the crossroads of physics, biology, and chemistry, Ionel Popa’s UWM lab explores the mechanics of soft biomaterials—proteins, tissues, and polymers so delicate they behave almost like liquids. By building custom tools and experimental approaches, his team is uncovering how these materials function and applying...

Seeding Innovation: Over $250K in Catalyst Grants Power UWM Research

by Jane L.
Catalyst Grant Program, Engineering, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
08/01/2025

The Catalyst Grant program continues to spark innovation across campus by supporting research with strong commercial promise and real-world impact. Thanks to generous support from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Invenergy, more than $250,000 was awarded this year to six UWM research teams....