The Hilldale Award recognizes faculty contributions to teaching, research, and service.
CATHERINE NICOLE STEFFEL
Biochemistry Discoveries That Changed the World
Read about notable scientific breakthroughs from the Biochemistry Department in this Grow magazine feature.
Meet Natalia Betancourt Rodriguez
Natalia Betancourt Rodriguez is a senior majoring in biochemistry and global health.
Judith Kimble Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences
Kimble received the Wiley Prize alongside her collaborators for their discovery of the stem cell niche.
Chris Emfinger Receives 2023-24 Boyer Award
Chris Emfinger, a postdoctoral researcher in the Attie Lab, was named the 2023-24 recipient of the Boyer Award for Postdoctoral Excellence in Biochemistry.
New Antifungal Molecule Kills Fungi Without Toxicity in Human Cells, Mice
A new antifungal molecule has the potential to harness Amphotericin B’s power against fungal infections while doing away with its toxicity.
Study Reveals Peculiar Movements of Cholesterol in Cellular Membranes
Much remains unknown about cholesterol. New research reveals how these lipid molecules move in cell membranes, which could have broad implications for future studies.
Elizabeth Wright Named Vilas Associate
Biochemistry professor and Morgridge Institute for Research investigator Elizabeth Wright has been selected as a 2023-2024 Vilas Associate.
James Ntambi Named ASBMB Fellow
Biochemistry and nutritional sciences professor James Ntambi was named a fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
Faculty Honored at CALS Investiture Ceremony
Among the 2023 CALS Investiture Ceremony honorees was biochemistry professor Mike Sussman, who was named the first CALS Salm-Bray Distinguished Chair.