Welcome to IPiB: Where the Biochemical Sciences Thrive
Are you ready to embark on your transformative journey in biochemistry? Look no further than the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB), the joint graduate training program of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Departments of Biochemistry and Biomolecular Chemistry.
Why Join IPiB?
Learn more about our world-class training in a vibrant community.
Student Life
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Program Requirements
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IPiB At a Glance
49
Expert faculty working in diverse research areas
92
Dedicated students in our community
3.7
Peer-reviewed publications per student, on average
Student Profiles
IPiB Thesis Defense February 12, 2026: Wenbo Lu
Lu’s research in the Landick and Venturelli Labs examined how patterns of gene expression in gut microbiota influence the metabolites produced.
IPiB Thesis Defense January 28, 2026: Rahul Vivek
Vivek’s research in the Butcher Lab investigated the interaction between poly(UG) RNA and a protein implicated in multiple neurodegenerative disorders.
IPiB Thesis Defense February 5, 2026: Sarah Evert
Evert’s research in the Raman Lab explored the function of a bacteriophage receptor binding protein.
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Events
- February
- February 16Biochemistry Colloquium: Willow Coyote-MaestasDeep Mutational Pharmacology Reveals the Molecular Basis of Opioid Receptor Activity3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- February 19RNA MaxiGroup: Lori PassmoreSpecificity and regulation in mRNA poly(A) tail biogenesis5:30 PM, 2131 DeLuca Biochemistry Building
- February 20IPiB Student Seminar Series: Rose LizzoExploration of the oxygen-sensitive Fe-S cluster biogenesis regulator in Zymomonas mobilis12:00 PM, 175 DeLuca Biochemistry Laboratories