Jennifer Loeb always knew she wanted to work on the research and development of drugs to treat diseases. Her interests brought her to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to study biochemistry and launched an exciting career …
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Simcox joins biochemistry to study lipid signaling, cold exposure as newest faculty member
New assistant professor biochemistry Judith Simcox shares her background, research goals.
Former postdoc collects accolades as professor at Penn State
For Pennsylvania State University professor Squire Booker, scientific inspiration comes from elucidating the “new chemical language” behind novel biochemical reactions. It’s inspiration he picked up during this time as a postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Biochemistry working with now-Emeritus Professor Perry Frey in the 1990s.
Metabolism scientist wins prestigious AAAS fellowship
For Danielle Lohman, her passion for science policy began when she heard a Ph.D. chemist speak at a career conference about the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellowship at the State Department in Washington, D.C.
Graduate alumna recognized as trailblazer for RNA research, women in science
Lynne Maquat says she was shy when she first started as a graduate student in the Department of Biochemistry, but since graduating with her Ph.D. in 1979, she’s become a force in the field of RNA research.
Biochemistry emeritus professor Laurens Anderson remembered as renowned carbohydrate chemist, mentor
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Ph.D. alumnus Laurens “Andy” Anderson died on Nov. 6, 2018 at the age of 98. He was a faculty member in the department for 35 years, known as a world-renowned expert on carbohydrate chemistry and nomenclature.
Three biochemistry undergraduate alumni reunite during medical career
Three biochemistry alumni, all at different stages of their medical education, met by chance at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center as an attending, intern and medical student.
Staff scientist Rebecca Smith from Ralph Lab brings enthusiasm, ingenuity to bear on tough lignin
Rebecca Smith, a staff scientist in professor John Ralph’s lab, studies lignin.
Metabolism investigator Jason Cantor joins Morgridge Institute, biochemistry
Jason Cantor could describe himself as an engineer, biologist and biochemist, but don’t try to put his expertise into one box.
Cantor, a scientist exploring the environmental influences on cancer cell metabolism, is launching a new lab in the Metabolism Theme at the Morgridge Institute for Research and joining the University of Wisconsin-Madison departments of biochemistry and biomedical engineering this August 2018.
Biochemistry undergraduate experience inspires alumna to pursue research, position at UW–Madison
Audrey Gasch just couldn’t stay away from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The Wisconsin native earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry here in ’94 and a decade later became a faculty member back at UW–Madison …