Undergraduate Justin Moua was selected to be the CALS flag bearer during the commencement ceremony. In this Q&A, Moua talks about what he’s learned through his studies and his activities at the university.
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Sussman honored with CALS named professorship
Biochemistry professor Mike Sussman is the first recipient of the Salm-Bray Distinguished Chair in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS).
Q&A: CALS Dean Glenda Gillaspy on joining the college, her research, hobbies and more
In this Q&A, new CALS Dean Gillaspy talks about some of her initial tasks as dean and goals for the college. She also shares details about her research program, her hobbies and more.
RNA Society Spotlights Aaron Hoskins, BMC Graduate Student
This month, the RNA Society profiled biochemistry associate professor Aaron Hoskins.
Goldwater Scholarship winner Samuel Neuman focuses on research
Biochemistry undergraduate Sam Neuman is using stem cells and regenerative medicine to find solutions to progressive neurodegenerative diseases. Neuman recently received a Goldwater Scholarship.
A conversation with biochemistry student Jaitri Joshi
From identifying research areas of interest to navigating lab cultures, WISCIENCE’s undergraduate research programs are touchpoints for students during their time at UW–Madison.
Kurt Weiss joins biochemistry department as manager of Biochemistry Optical Core
Kurt Weiss joined the Department of Biochemistry in March as the new manager of the Biochemistry Optical Core (BOC). The research core is housed in the biochemistry department but is a resource for all campus …
Undergraduate researcher spotlight: Leta Landucci
The Wisconsin Energy Institute spoke with Leta Landucci, an undergraduate researcher in John Ralph’s lab. Leta is from Middleton, Wisconsin, and is a senior studying biochemistry. What did your path to UW–Madison look like? I …
If I weren’t a professor, I would be…
When we were growing up, many of us wondered what it would be like to encounter our teachers “in the wild” – outside the confines of school, what did they wear? What did they like …
Barrel racing, science and mentorship: A podcast interview with Judi Simcox
Earlier this summer, we profiled Department of Biochemistry Assistant Professor Judith “Judi” Simcox and asked her questions about everything from what brought her to science to her greatest influences. Simcox dove into these topics and …