Hoskins Lab reveals key insights into how a therapeutic drug tackles spinal muscular atrophy, a deadly genetic disease.
Year: 2024
New Mentorship Program Offers Support, Community for Indigenous Graduate Students
Indigenous scientists and educators at UW–Madison are formalizing support and mentorship for Indigenous graduate students.
IPiB Thesis Defense December 3, 2024: Kimberly Huggler
Huggler’s research in the Cantor Lab investigated the interplay of genetic and environmental factors in cell growth.
New Tool Makes Quick Health, Environmental Monitoring Possible
The Raman Lab has developed a new tool to quickly detect harmful and health-relevant substances in our bodies and environments.
Research Follow-Up: Comparing Coronavirus Structures
Researchers in the Kirchdoerfer Lab are identifying which structures are conserved (and which aren’t) across coronaviruses.
Gene Therapy Protects Against Motor Neuron Disease in Rats
Using rat models developed in his lab, Anjon Audhya’s team developed a strategy that protects rats with a genetic mutation from developing symptoms.
IPiB Thesis Defense October 30, 2024: Aayushi Jain
Jain’s research in the Lewis Lab investigated the roles of DAXX, a histone chaperone.
An Ancient Animal is Helping Scientists Improve Modern Technology
Proteins that protect water bears and nematodes during periods of dormancy can protect biological samples during cryo-EM research.
Monica Neugebauer Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
With funding from the Packard Foundation, Neugebauer looks to improve sustainability in catalysis.
IPiB Thesis Defense October 11, 2024: Kyle Flickinger
Flickinger’s research in the Cantor Lab investigated connections between nutrient availability and cell behavior.