Month: May 2026

CMB Student Ruida Li, Class of 2024, Wei Lab, published the paper “Tissue-dependent enzymatic control of N-acetyl-β-alanine by PTER” in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.  Congratulations, Ruida!

Jake Brunkard, associate professor of genetics, received 2026 Outstanding Student Parent Support Award from the UW–Madison Office of Child Care and Family Resources. Brunkard was selected for his proactive mentorship and collaborative approach to working with parenting …

The Program for Advanced Cell Therapy, or PACT, a collaboration between UW Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, will test the use of a patient’s own mesenchymal stromal cells. …

CMB Student Drew Jordahl, Class of 2023, Coon Lab, published the paper “Laser-Induced Rehydration of Cryo-Landed Proteins Restores Native Structure” in Molecular & Cellular Proteomics.  Congratulations, Drew!

Eighteen professors received Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence. The award provides flexible research funding for three years.

Eighteen professors received Vilas Faculty Early Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence in faculty who are relatively early in their careers. The award provides flexible research funding for three years.

Twelve professors were named to Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorships, an award recognizing distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts in teaching and service. The professorship provides five years of flexible funding — two-thirds of which …

Created for the advancement of learning and supported by the estate of professor, U.S. senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908), Vilas Research Professorships are granted to UW–Madison faculty with proven research ability and unusual qualifications …