Fragile X is a genetic condition that affects one in 4,000 males and one in 6,000 females. It’s linked to variations in the gene that makes a protein called FMRP. Symptoms may include intellectual disability, …
Year: 2018
Study by Ophelia Venturelli helps predict behaviors of gut microbes
A new study from CMB trainer Ophelia Venturelli helps to understand how the microbiome is formed, how it changes over time, and how it is affected by disturbances like antibiotics used to treat illnesses. Read …
2018 Alumni Newsletter
We’ve had a busy year, and we’re excited to share some of the highlights with you. A big thank you to all who have donated their time, money, and stories to the CMB Program. You …
Philip Romero Receives Shaw Scientist Award
Congratulations to CMB Trainer, Philip Romero, who was the recipient of the 2018 Shaw Scientist Award from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. The award comes with $200,000 in seed funding to support innovative research approaches and the …
Morgridge Institute Launches New Virology Center
The Morgridge Institute for Research is launching the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology, a new transformative research initiative made possible by the philanthropic support of John and Jeanne Rowe. …
Remembering Dr. Teresa Compton
Dr. Teresa Compton, former CMB Chair, passed away on May 8, 2018. As a professor at UW-Madison, Dr. Compton built an internationally known research program focused on virus:host interactions. She was extensively engaged in university, …
Congratulations to CMB Alumnus Adam Bayless
Congratulations to Adam Bayless, CMB Alumnus, whose paper was recently published at PNAS. Adam is currently working as a Post-Doc at Tufts University. He is working with the Mike Levin and Kelly McLauglin Labs which study …
Forty faculty honored with Vilas professorships
Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Read the full …
Amelia Haj chosen for the FASPE
Congratulations to CMB student, Amelia Haj, on being chosen for the Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). This is a two-week program in Germany and Poland examining the conduct of physicians …
Alumni Spotlight: Kim Schultz
Current Employer: US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Job Title: Biologist Home Town: Buffalo, NY Current Location: Baltimore, MD Research Topic: Virus-induced apoptosis Faculty Advisor: Paul Friesen CMB Degree Received in: 2008 Describe your current …