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Undergraduate student research experience is an integral part of the Zhao lab
As a high schooler who graduated in May, I was given the opportunity to shadow researchers in the Zhao lab over the summer and learn about the various goals of each specific research group in the lab. Dr. Xinyu Zhao, professor of neuroscience and investigator with the Waisman Center, is the principal investigator and the Zhao lab is a part of the Department of Neuroscience and Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Center.
Dave Schroeder named UW–Madison’s Director of National Security Initiatives
Dave Schroeder has been named UW–Madison’s Director of National Security Initiatives, continuing more than 30 years of service to UW–Madison. Schroeder brings a deep understanding of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community and the national security enterprise. In this new role supporting both the Vice Chancellor for Research…
Seeing DNA in 3D: A New Tool for Mapping Genome Change
New research from the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is tackling a complex packing problem. How do genomes fit into the tiny confines of a cell nucleus? Researchers Sushmita Roy and recently graduated student, Da-Inn Lee introduce a powerful new computational tool in their latest study that could help systematically examine how DNA is arranged and how it changes across different dimensions.
Inaugural UW Distinguished Research Fellows in RISE-AI, RISE THRIVE and RISE-EARTH
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research has awarded 11 postdoctoral trainees UW Distinguished Research Fellowships, designed to support interdisciplinary research areas related to RISE-AI, RISE-THRIVE and RISE-EARTH. The intent of the program is to support exceptional emerging scholars from around the world in collaborative research that takes place at UW–Madison and spans two distinct units (schools, colleges, centers), and that synergizes distinct disciplinary approaches. The fellowships will guide new research efforts to answer important and impactful challenges facing society. Key to the program is incorporating exceptional mentorship plans.
Research news roundup
A round up of research news and discovery across campus.
Rob Hubal Announced As Inaugural SimLab Director
The SimLab, housed within the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, is a hub for interdisciplinary research that leverages simulation technologies to study and improve the performance of pre-professional, novice, and practicing professionals in education, healthcare, and engineering. The lab’s work spans mixed reality, machine learning, and human-driven feedback loops, with a focus on the real-world impact of rehearsing high-stakes conversations in a supportive, do-no-harm virtual environment.
Postdoctoral Affairs moves to the Graduate School
As of July 1, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) has moved to the Graduate School. OPA promotes excellence in postdoctoral training for more than 800 postdocs on campus. These individuals are appointed as research associates, postdoctoral fellows, and postdoctoral trainees. OPA develops campus-wide policies and procedures, assists faculty in recruiting, mentoring, and training postdocs, and provides innovative professional development and community building opportunities for postdocs.
Research events and announcements
A round-up of research related events.
Wisconsin to House an NIH-Sponsored Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Biology of Aging
Supported by the National Institute on Aging, this designation places UW–Madison among a select group of institutions leading the nation in foundational research on the biology of aging. At UW–Madison, the Center will focus on the metabolism of aging, a rapidly growing field with significant implications for understanding health span and longevity.
Graduate students and Postdocs: Enhance your leadership skills! Reserve your spot in a Fall 2025 Research Mentor Learning Community!
The Delta Program’s Research Mentor Learning Communities are interactive, case scenario-based seminars designed to help you become the mentor you want to be (now or in the future).