Jon Doenier’s undergraduate career came to a close in May with not just bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and computer science and three years of research experience — but also with a prestigious 2018 Dean’s Prize from the College of Letters and Science. He was one of three students from the college to earn the award.
CATHERINE NICOLE STEFFEL
Lipid species offer insights into metabolic health
Two new research studies suggest that lipids identified and studied at the individual species level—instead of grouped in classes—may be better signatures of metabolic health than conventional tests.
Biochemistry undergraduate experience inspires alumna to pursue research, position at UW–Madison
Audrey Gasch just couldn’t stay away from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Wisconsin native earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry here in ’94 and a decade later became a faculty member back at UW–Madison …
Sussman to lead Genome Center of Wisconsin
Biochemistry professor Mike Sussman, longtime director of the UW-Madison Biotechnology Center, has announced that he is stepping down from that position to serve as director of the Genome Center of Wisconsin, located within the Biotechnology Center.
Three biochemistry undergraduates garner national scholarships
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry undergraduate students claimed three national awards and scholarships this spring. Clare Cimperman won a Fulbright Scholarship, Leah Johnson brought home a Udall Scholarship, and Nathan Wang earned a Goldwater Scholarship.
Dynamic modeling helps predict the behaviors of gut microbes
A new study provides a platform for predicting how microbial gut communities work and represents a first step toward understanding how to manipulate the properties of the gut ecosystem.
Talented biochemistry students earn campus awards to pursue research
Twenty-five undergraduate students in the Department of Biochemistry have received 2018 campus awards for research and scholarly excellence.
IPiB announces awards for teaching and mentoring, SFLC 2018-19 officers
IPiB is excited to announce its 2018 awards that celebrate teaching and mentoring.
Paul Boyer remembered as distinguished alumnus, Nobel laureate, generous supporter
University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry Ph.D. alumnus and UCLA Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry Paul Boyer died on June 2 at the age of 99. Boyer carried out groundbreaking research in the department as a young scientist and earned a Nobel Prize in chemistry at UCLA in 1997.
Romero receives Shaw Scientist Award to support innovative biochemistry research
Biochemistry assistant professor Philip Romero and neuroscience assistant professor Ari Rosenberg are the recipients of 2018 Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.