CTSI - Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin

04/17/2026

Week of the Young Child Family Friday!

Parents, caregivers and families are children’s first teachers. Family Friday focuses on engaging families to support our youngest learners.

For family time this week, try making a memory box together! Check out this resource from PBS Kids!

https://pbswisconsin.org/article/celebrate-the-week-of-the-young-child-with-pbs-kids-family-activities/

04/17/2026

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

🎈 We’re bringing together nearly 30 vendors and resource tables for our Week of the Young Child kickoff on April 11! Families can connect with organizations offering support in health, early learning, literacy, food access and beyond. Don’t miss this chance to tap into resources and celebrate together! https://www.milwaukeesucceeds.org/news/celebrate-week-of-the-young-child-2026

04/10/2026

Music is a universal language.🎶 Play some music from another culture and dance around with your child. Does the music make you want to move your body in new ways? Ask your child how the music makes them feel. 🥳

What's the Brainy Background? 🧠 Music from other cultures is a fun way to add a little diversity to your home. Plus, paying attention to the music is an early step in listening for sounds. This is an important skill for communication. 💡

08/12/2025

Explore cancer research breakthroughs that are revolutionizing treatment! Join us Friday at noon for CTSI Discovery Radio online at https://wmse.org/

07/24/2025

Did you know your child’s brain develops most rapidly from birth to age 5? Join us for a free meal on August 5th and discover how everyday moments can boost brain growth at the CTSI Science Cafe! Register now: https://tinyurl.com/earlysmartstart

07/15/2025

There’s increasing evidence of the healing powers of music for some neurological and mental health disorders. Discover Music as Medicine this Friday at noon at https://wmse.org/.

07/01/2025

Parents, join our health forum on July 19th! Share your experiences and get perks. Apply now: https://redcap.mcw.edu/surveys/?s=LYK8K7DR4A48R4K7

06/13/2025

The National Institutes of Health has a new Director. Meet our nation’s new top biomedical scientist and discover his ‘Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Research’…tune in next Friday at https://wmse.org/ for a special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

06/11/2025

Join us for a free dinner and conversation about on Wednesday, June 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Mason Temple Church of God In Christ! Learn about research findings and how they relate to your health and talk directly to experts in infectious disease. Register now: https://is.gd/Sciencecafe