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Seminars & Symposia
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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.
1,100+
Undergraduates Enrolled
Spring 2023
29
Research Faculty
$91.7 Million
Grant Funding
2019-2021
News
Collin Borcik Receives 2024-25 Boyer Award
His research in the Rienstra Lab examines morphologies of fibrils associated with specific types of Parkinson’s disease.
New Research Sheds Light on Treatment for Rare Genetic Disorder
Hoskins Lab reveals key insights into how a therapeutic drug tackles spinal muscular atrophy, a deadly genetic disease.
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.
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.
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Events
- January
- January 27Biochemistry Colloquium - Lluis MoreyRole of Polycomb in cancer and neurodevelopment3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building
- January 31Biochemistry Department's Boyer Award Seminar - Collin BorcikSpin and Twist: Solid State NMR for Probing Parkinson’s Disease3:00 PM, 1211 DeLuca Biochemical Sciences Building