Biochemistry professor and chair Brian Fox has received the 2025 Hilldale Award in the Physical Sciences.
Each year, to recognize their contributions to teaching, research, and service, the faculty divisions honor four University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty members with the Hilldale Award. Faculty members representing the arts and humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences and social sciences are selected from nominations.
Fox’s research on the complex chemical reactions controlling life-building proteins has served as the bedrock for thousands of further studies by scientists worldwide. Fox’s commitment to mentorship and instruction prepares students to conduct their own research and translate it to real-world treatments. As department chair, he has built a renowned research program, recruited diverse faculty and established three national state-of-the-art research centers on campus.