College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | School of Medicine and Public Health
For Dr. Matt Anderson, returning to the University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics represents more than a career milestone, it is a homecoming. More than two decades after earning his B.S. in Genetics from UW–Madison in 2002, Anderson returned to the department that helped launch his scientific career when he joined the faculty in 2023. …
Katie Klimpel is a current PhD candidate at UW–Madison working in the Brunkard Lab. In this Q&A, she discusses previous mentorship that sparked her interest in research, what led her to pursue a PhD at UW–Madison, challenges of her research, and future plans as a mentor in research. Klimpel offers support to undergraduate students from …
Explore the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Genetics & Genomics Department. This collection highlights recent publications by both faculty and students, showcasing the department’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Stay informed about new discoveries and emerging trends that continue to position UW–Madison at the forefront of genetics and genomics research. Kocik, R. …
Explore the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Genetics & Genomics Department. This collection highlights recent publications by both faculty and students, showcasing the department’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Stay informed about new discoveries and emerging trends that continue to position UW–Madison at the forefront of genetics and genomics research. Crouch AL, …
Claire Richardson once thought she did not have what it took to be a neural genetics researcher. Not only was neuroscience “too hard,” but she was nervous about other aspects of working in academia: public speaking, presenting her work in seminars, and the “long slog” of research. Despite that, she is now an assistant professor …
Heather Gerard, a Class of 2000 alumni of UW–Madison’s Genetics & Genomics program, tells her story of building a career at the intersection of science and biotechnology. As the Senior Intellectual Property(IP) Protection & Strategy Manager at Promega Corporation in Madison, Heather oversees the company’s patents, trademarks, and copyrights while ensuring Freedom to Operate (FTO) for …
Sierra Love is a current PhD candidate at UW–Madison working in the Hoskins lab. In this Q&A, she talks about the mentorship that encouraged her to pursue a PhD, her experience as a PhD candidate at UW, and her current research that looks to identify novel inhibitors of pre-mRNA splicing. Love highlights the collaborative attitude …
Donna Werling’s career path was illuminated by her personal experiences from a very young age. Her early role as a caregiver for her cousin with autism sparked an interest in understanding the human brain and its complexities, kickstarting her career in the field of neuroscience. Now an assistant professor of genetics at UW–Madison, Werling leads …
Madison Castle, an Class of 2022 alumnus of UW–Madison’s Genetics & Genomics program, shares her journey from student to public health professional in Scotland. Currently working with Public Health Scotland, she plays a key role in data analysis for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, aimed at reducing drug-related harm and death in the country. …