She’s a biology professor who, in her spare time, just does breast cancer research on the UW-La Crosse campus. Dr. Sierra Colavito joined to discuss her work at the UW-L breast cancer research lab, focusing on a somewhat rare and aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative.

From the discussion, it was apparent that Colavito is not only dedicated to this type of research but also fosters an environment that inspires her students to get involved in the lab.

Colavito, who explained that triple-negative breast cancer is difficult to treat and is more common in younger women, also talked about the benefits of working in La Crosse — where there are two hospital systems to collaborate with and exchange ideas. She also highlighted their involvement in clinical trials, which is relatively uncommon for a university the size of UW-L.

She&rsquo;s a biology professor who, in her spare time, just does breast cancer research on the UW-La Crosse campus. Dr. Sierra Colavito joined to discuss her work at the UW-L breast cancer research lab, focusing on a somewhat rare and aggressive form of the disease called triple-negative.
From the discussion, it was apparent that Colavito is not only dedicated to this type of research but also fosters an environment that inspires her students to get involved in the lab.
Colavito, who explained that triple-negative breast cancer is difficult to treat and is more common in younger women, also talked about the benefits of working in La Crosse &mdash; where there are two hospital systems to collaborate with and exchange ideas. She also highlighted their involvement in clinical trials, which is relatively uncommon for a university the size of UW-L.

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Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.