UW-Madison Student from Muskego Places Second for Her Invention

Muskego native Kimberli Kamer was recently named the 2nd place winner in the 16th annual UW-Madison Innovation Days competition. The win means that Kamer will receive $7,000 and the possibility that her invention could become a marketable product.

Kamer invented a breast milk filter that essentially filters out HIV-1 proteins from a mother's breast milk to lessen the likelihood she will pass the HIV virus on to her baby. The filter would enable the milk to retain the nutrients babies need.

Thirty-seven students submitted 23 inventions for consideration, and they were judged on both their ingenuity as well as the potential marketability of their invention.

A press release from the UW-Madison College of Engineering states, "Innovation Days is an opportunity for all UW-Madison students to compete for Innovation Days is designed to foster creativity and entrepreneurship in students and give them experience with prototype-building and intellectual property."