Rebecca Smith, a staff scientist in professor John Ralph’s lab, studies lignin.
Research
Biochemists study plants to understand agriculture, energy, cell biology
Studies of plants in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Biochemistry span everything from how they can be grown or consumed for agricultural or bioenergy purposes to a basic understanding of cell biology in plants and animals.
Biochemistry undergraduate earns prestigious Dean’s Prize
Jon Doenier’s undergraduate career came to a close in May with not just bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and computer science and three years of research experience — but also with a prestigious 2018 Dean’s Prize from the College of Letters and Science. He was one of three students from the college to earn the award.
Lipid species offer insights into metabolic health
Two new research studies suggest that lipids identified and studied at the individual species level—instead of grouped in classes—may be better signatures of metabolic health than conventional tests.
Sussman to lead Genome Center of Wisconsin
Biochemistry professor Mike Sussman, longtime director of the UW-Madison Biotechnology Center, has announced that he is stepping down from that position to serve as director of the Genome Center of Wisconsin, located within the Biotechnology Center.
Dynamic modeling helps predict the behaviors of gut microbes
A new study provides a platform for predicting how microbial gut communities work and represents a first step toward understanding how to manipulate the properties of the gut ecosystem.
Romero receives Shaw Scientist Award to support innovative biochemistry research
Biochemistry assistant professor Philip Romero and neuroscience assistant professor Ari Rosenberg are the recipients of 2018 Shaw Scientist Awards from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Biochemistry in the age of big data
The complexity of life makes it difficult to study. In biochemistry, there are often just too many processes and reactions taking place in a cell for humans to wrap their heads around. What helps biochemists make sense of it all? Cue computational biology and biochemistry.
Sussman heads UW2020 awarded project for state-of-the-art sequencer
Biochemistry professor Michael Sussman is the principal investigator on a recently awarded UW2020 Round 4 project. The project will help boost UW–Madison’s DNA sequencing capabilities as it supports the purchase of a “next generation” DNA sequencer.
Landick elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Biochemistry professor Robert Landick has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of three faculty from the University of Wisconsin–Madison that make up the 2018 class of members.