UW–Madison Biochem

Official X account of the world-renowned biochemistry research & teaching department at UW–Madison.

[UW-Madison IPiB @uwmadisonipib]

Join us for Isabella James's Ph.D. thesis defense on June 19. Her research in the @JudithSimcox Lab focused on ceramides, a class of lipids, investigating their synthesis and how they move among tissues. Learn more: https://t.co/ajytl2q6nS

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Professor Snehal Chaudhari is using innovative techniques to investigate unresolved questions about how our bodies access and use folate. In this video, she addresses the history and importance of folate that drives her lab's research. https://t.co/ths0Ym0T7u

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Congratulations to 52 exceptional biochemistry students recognized with scholarships, fellowships, and research support this spring! Their achievements are made possible in part by the generosity of donors and support from department & campus partners. https://t.co/kTf4L9yesK

[Wei Lab@wisc @Wei_Lab_WISC]

Excited to share the first manuscript from our lab! Here we identified a shared enzymatic mechanism linking N-acetylated β-amino acids to energy balance regulation @jbiolchem. Congratulations to our first PhD student, Ruida Li, from @CMB_UWMadison, for leading this work. Grateful for the tremendous support from @JudithSimcox @UWBiochem @longlabstanford @ssiipei

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[UW-Madison IPiB @uwmadisonipib]

Join us for James Corban's Ph.D. thesis defense on May 26! His research in the @vatsanraman Lab developed methods to identify and characterize proteins associated with epigenetic shifts in mammalian cells. Learn more: https://t.co/QmVdJ6FBNC

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

UW–Madison researchers are envisioning what local foods and green fuels could look like in a Jetsons-esque future. One question they’re asking: can photosynthetic organisms be grown using lunar or Martian soils? https://t.co/6H0dmUla4k

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Congratulations to biochemistry emeritus professor John Ralph, who has been elected to the @theNASciences! Ralph and his lab studied lignin structure and biosynthesis, decoding lignin biochemistry and identifying biosynthesis pathways. Learn more: https://t.co/2zSGHwKNQ9

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Congratulations to Sourav Agrawal, who was awarded a Louis and Elsa Thomsen Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship from @UWMadisonCALS! His research in the @cijilim Lab focuses on telomeres. Learn more: https://t.co/4DITLZ6Ihb

[Interim Chancellor Eric M. Wilcots @uwchancellor]

Pleased to see @UWBiochem Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to @theNASciences! His pioneering research on lignin (the compound that gives plants structure and strength) has had global impact across plant science and biochemistry. https://t.co/5cfgrChOhN

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Congratulations to Tyler Ramos, who received a @NSF Graduate Research Fellowship this year! Ramos is a graduate student in the LaFoya Lab. Learn more: https://t.co/WCvZYMKLWc

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Join us on May 11 for Biochemistry Colloquium with Gustavo Silva. @thesilvalab investigates how ubiquitin controls cellular response to oxidative stress. More info: https://t.co/iSc952dy1W

[UW-Madison IPiB @uwmadisonipib]

Join us for Zhejing (Maggie) Xu's Ph.D. thesis defense on May 11! As a member of the @CellRaiser_ Lab, Xu studied how predatory protozoa adapt cell morphology to optimize feeding efficiency in response to environmental demands. Learn more: https://t.co/Mp8EyYLstV

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Join us on May 4 for Biochemistry Colloquium with Benjamin Garcia. The Garcia Lab @WUSM_BMB is focused on developing & applying quantitative mass spec-based proteomics & related computation for understanding dynamic protein & proteome PTMs. More info: https://t.co/EAUt5Y5JjJ

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Join us on April 27 for Biochemistry Colloquium with Christopher Jaroniec. The Jaroniec Group @OhioState develops & applies nD MAS ssNMR & other techniques to analyze molecular structure, conformational dynamics & intermolecular interactions. More info: https://t.co/833vQW0U4p

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Biochem Colloquium on Monday, April 20 will be given by James Berger @HopkinsMedicine. The Berger Group focuses on how multi-subunit assemblies use ATP for transferring energy within the chromosome and controlling the flow of genetic info. More info: https://t.co/Sc4oBnMvep

[Genetics Society of America @GeneticsGSA]

🎉 Congrats to 2026 Thomas Hunt Morgan Medal recipient Judith Kimble of @UWBiochem! Her work has built an entire field and inspired generations of scientists through her mentorship and leadership.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/J9c5bJDUES

[UW-Madison IPiB @uwmadisonipib]

Join us for Jess Davidson's Ph.D. thesis defense on April 16! Her research in the @JudithSimcox Lab explored how lipids are regulated under conditions of metabolic stress, such as cold exposure and disease. Learn more: https://t.co/1GmV8rLS9g

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Biochemistry Colloquium on Monday, April 6 will be given by Nick Ingolia @UCBerkeley. The @nickingolia Lab studies how cells dynamically control the translation, localization, and degradation of mRNAs. More info: https://t.co/ad2oyiXfDN

[UW–Madison Biochem @UWBiochem]

Join us on Mon. 4/13 and Tues. 4/14 for our Steenbock Lectures in Biochemistry! UIUC professor Wilfred van der Donk will be presenting lectures on genome mining for novel enzymatic reactions and biosynthesis and engineering of macrocyclic peptides: https://t.co/qn8xG2PLLO

[WiSLiM @WiscoSurgMetab]

Excited to share our latest manuscript completed in collaboration with Dr. Snehal Chaudhari @UWBiochem! Rational Design and Evaluation of Novel TGR5 Agonists for Diabetes https://t.co/AlpyICpyYW #mdpimolecules via @Molecules_MDPI