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The UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry was founded in 1883. Since then, we've provided a world-class education and innovative and collaborative research environments to thousands of students, faculty, and staff. Our researchers study virtually every area of biochemistry — propelling this rapidly-moving discipline forward.
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News
Elizabeth Wright Receives 2026-27 Kellett Mid-Career Award
Wright’s work develops and applies cryo-EM and cryo-ET to reveal the three-dimensional structures of viruses, cells, and molecular machines.
Ryan Clarke Receives 2026 Forward Award from WAA
Clarke cofounded Syntax Bio, a company working to speed up development of stem cell therapies.
Investigating a Microscopic Predator in Madison’s Lakes
Researchers in the Coyle Lab have identified unusual growth patterns and their underlying biochemical mechanisms in a single-celled organism on the hunt.
Three Biochemistry Grad Students Honored for Exceptional Mentorship and Teaching
Matthew Kim (Chaudhari Lab), Corinne Moss (Coon Lab), and Fong Ning Liew (B. Fox Lab) received awards at the IPiB summer reception.
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Events
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- September 21Biochemistry Colloquium: Scott HansenMechanisms Controlling the Strength and Duration of Ras-PI3K Signaling in Myeloid Cells3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building