Christopher Gisriel and Judith Simcox were awarded the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Postdoc Mentoring Award from the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association.
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UW biochemists engineered a poplar tree that produces a high-demand industrial chemical. It was a surprise discovery only made possible by sustained investment in research.
Brian Fox’s current research focuses on a genetic alteration to poplar trees, equipping them to produce an industrial chemical.
Ancient Cyanobacteria Holds New Insights into Evolution of Photosynthesis
Christopher Gisriel and collaborators captured the first images of the photosynthetic machinery in a recently discovered ancient cyanobacteria.
A UW biochemistry researcher is studying effective treatments for the next pandemic. Federal funding changes are slowing the work.
Kirchdoerfer’s lab analyzes the characteristics of coronaviruses to understand how they work and inform the development of drugs that can protect against them.
ASBMB Student Chapter Builds Career Readiness, Community
Students with an interest in biochemistry and molecular biology are coming together to learn, socialize, and network.
Student Explores Markets for Her Start-Up Thanks to NSF Innovation Corps Internship
Through her BTP internship, Naia Novy is helping to turn biosensor technology developed in the Raman Lab into a marketable product.
Five Biochemistry Faculty Turning Quest for Knowledge into Entrepreneurship
Biochemistry researchers are pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration in pursuit of knowledge and to better the world.
Biochemistry Major Named 2025 Goldwater Scholar
Sophomore Elliott Weix conducts research in the Coyle Lab and plans to pursue a doctorate in computational biology or biochemistry.
3D Imaging Reveals Inner Workings of Bacterial Cells
Researchers, including scientists in the Wright Lab, used cryo-electron tomography to better understand the structure and function of storage organelles.
Brian Fox Receives 2025 Hilldale Award
Faculty members are selected annually from across campus.