Matthew Kim (Chaudhari Lab), Corinne Moss (Coon Lab), and Fong Ning Liew (B. Fox Lab) received awards at the IPiB summer reception.
News
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.
Research in Brief: The What, Why, and How
Research from the Wei and Simcox Labs investigates regulation of a metabolite linked to metabolic diseases.
With Badger Challenge Award, Raman Lab Explores Peptide Treatments for Fighting Cancer
Inspired by new advances in peptide-delivered medications, the Raman Lab is exploring peptides’ potential to disrupt certain cancers.
Mapping Folate Distribution in Mice Reveals Insights into Gut Microbiota
A recent study from the Chaudhari Lab explores the relationship between gut-dwelling bacteria and folate (vitamin B9).
Biochemistry Department, Campus Recognize 52 Students with Scholarships, Fellowships, and Support in Spring 2026
The annual reception celebrated outstanding undergraduate and graduate biochemistry students.
Can We Grow Food in Extraterrestrial Soil?
The Gisriel Lab is exploring whether lunar and Martian soils can support cyanobacteria that are used as food and fuel additives.
Emeritus Professor John Ralph is Elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Members are recognized for their distinguished achievements in original research. Ralph is internationally recognized for his work on lignin.
Sourav Agrawal of the Lim Lab is Awarded Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
Agrawal is one of two CALS students awarded the 2026 Louis and Elsa Thomsen Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship.