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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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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.
Neugebauer Selected as 2026 Beckman Young Investigator
With the award, Neugebauer aims to expand the chemical capabilities of living systems.
Undergrad Profile: Emma Kluge
Recent graduate Emma Kluge was a researcher in Catherine Fox's lab, where she studied how DNA replication is impacted by heating up enzymes that are critical to the process.
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