Wright’s work develops and applies cryo-EM and cryo-ET to reveal the three-dimensional structures of viruses, cells, and molecular machines.
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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.
Two Biochemistry Professors Named 2026-2027 Vilas Associates
Professors Katherine Henzler-Wildman and Chad Rienstra have been selected for the competitive award.
Chad Rienstra is Named Evelyn Mercer Professor in Biochemical Sciences
Rienstra is among 10 faculty members in CALS selected this academic year to receive college and department professorships or chairships.
New Faculty Profile: Bryce LaFoya
LaFoya, who joined the faculty in August 2025, will study neural stem cells and brain regeneration.
New Faculty Profile: Hannah Wayment-Steele
Wayment-Steele, who joined the faculty in August 2025, will build and experimentally test deep learning models that better predict the dynamics and functions of biomolecules.
Meet the Biochemistry Instructional Faculty
This month, we welcome Danielle Widner to our team of instructional faculty. Get to know Widner, as well as instructional faculty members Mario Pennella and Erica Shu.
Attie Honored with WARF Named Professorship
Attie, a dedicated mentor and educator, has devoted his career to advancing our knowledge of diabetes and metabolism.
Biochem Professors, Postdocs Receive Awards from Postdoc Association
Christopher Gisriel and Judith Simcox were awarded the Distinguished Faculty and Staff Postdoc Mentoring Award from the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association.
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.