Wei Wei, who joined the Department of Biochemistry faculty in August, is among 13 new and early-career faculty selected as STRIDE scholars this year by the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) Pathway Program. The full list of recipients is available here.
Established in 2022 and funded by the Wisconsin Partnership Program, the Pathway Program aims to support the mentorship and professional development of scholars engaged in clinical and translational research at various stages of their academic careers. By strengthening mentor networks and guiding scholars toward their career development goals, the program promotes lifelong learning and sustained success. STRIDE is one of three initiatives offered through the Pathway Program.
Wei’s research explores fundamental questions about how what we eat affects our health. He aims to uncover how nutrient-derived metabolites regulate metabolic health and disease, and hopes to translate mechanistic insights into new therapeutic strategies.
“My work fits naturally with STRIDE’s mission to advance health-related translational research, as it bridges fundamental biochemistry with clinically relevant questions around metabolic disorders,” says Wei. “Being recognized as a STRIDE scholar is deeply meaningful to me…STRIDE affirms the value of my research trajectory and offers a nurturing environment where I can continue to grow as a scientist, mentor, and future leader in metabolism research.”