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Laura Knoll, PhD, associate dean for basic research training and professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), has received a strategic start-up education grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) for the initiative Career Development and Pathway Partnerships: Training the Future Leaders of the …
Dr. Andrew Mehle has been selected as a recipient of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s distinguished Kellett Mid-Career Award, one of the institution’s highest recognitions for faculty excellence. The award recognizes outstanding faculty members who are seven to 20 years beyond their first promotion to a tenured position and who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in research, …
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a promising new therapeutic candidate against Candida auris, an emerging fungal pathogen that has alarmed health officials worldwide because of its ability to resist multiple antifungal drugs and spread rapidly through hospitals and care facilities. “It’s a global public health threat,” says Jeniel Nett, a …
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison welcomed researchers and trainees on May 15 for the 2026 Perlman Symposium on Antibiotic Discovery and Development. The annual event brought together scientists from across disciplines to explore emerging discoveries in infectious disease research, antibiotic development, host-pathogen interactions, and the microbiome. This year’s …
Eighteen professors received Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence. The award provides flexible research funding for three years. Anne Marie Singh, MD, is a professor of pediatrics, interim chief of the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, and director of the Food Allergy Research and Education Clinical Research Center of Distinction. She …
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters announced the 2026 class of Fellows, recognizing sixteen Wisconsinites who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service. Among this year’s honorees is Dr. David Andes, a globally recognized leader in infectious disease research and healthcare. The Wisconsin Academy Fellows Award honors educators, researchers, mentors, …
A new summer opportunity is launching to aspiring young scientists in the Madison area. Through a partnership with the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the LSC Kramer Fund Summer Internship will provide a local student with hands-on experience in a professional research lab while exploring future pathways in science. Building …
Dr. Nancy Keller was recently featured on the Larry Miller podcast, where she joined fellow UW–Madison professor Anne Pringle to discuss the dangers of the invasive death cap mushroom. One of the most poisonous fungi in the world, the death cap has been found in Wisconsin, raising concerns for foragers and outdoor enthusiasts. In the …
The Wisconsin Academy announced sixteen Wisconsinites who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service to receive the 2026 Fellows Awards. The Wisconsin Academy Fellows Award recognizes educators, researchers, mentors, artists, and civic or business leaders from across Wisconsin who have made significant accomplishments in their fields and substantial contributions to the …
In February 2026, the American Academy of Microbiology announced the election of 63 new Fellows to its Class of 2026. The Academy, an honorific leadership group and scientific think tank within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), selects Fellows through a highly competitive, peer-reviewed process that recognizes scientific excellence and significant contributions to the microbial …
The Changing Chemistry of Invasive Death Cap Mushrooms University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers just released a groundbreaking study on the same mushrooms behind an uptick in poisonings in California. by LYDIA PICOTTE | FEBRUARY 11, 2026 The California Department of Public Health reported 39 related poisonings in the last three months leading to the death of four people, …
A recent publication in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science highlights innovative work on alternative approaches to treating bacterial infections using free-living amoebae. The study demonstrates that thermotolerant dictyostelids are avirulent and do not cause keratitis in a mouse model, supporting their potential therapeutic use. We are proud to note that Professor Curtis Brandt, a professor in the …