Flu shot clinics for UW–Madison students and employees will take place on campus in September and early October. Please wear a face covering to your appointment and bring your insurance card. Many healthcare insurance plans …
Mehle Lab Publishes Paper on Influenza Virus and IFIT2
Abstract: Cells infected by influenza virus mount a large-scale antiviral response and most cells ultimately initiate cell-death pathways in an attempt to suppress viral replication. We performed a CRISPR–Cas9-knockout selection designed to identify host factors …
Aug. 21 Smart Restart Update from Chancellor, Campus Leaders
Campus Leaders React to Kenosha Shooting
Source: UW News Fellow Badgers, Like many of you, we are deeply concerned by the shooting of Jacob Blake of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday, and are waiting with hope as he recovers from gunshot wounds …
Chancellor Blank Responds to Rollback of Visa Policy
Source: UW News Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to the federal government rescinding a policy change on international student visas: “Today’s announcement is encouraging news for all college students and for …
Addressing Racial Inequities on Campus
From the Office of the Chancellor: “Today I’m sharing with you a number of additional commitments we are making in our efforts to ensure that our university welcomes and fosters the success of all members …
Chancellor Blank Statement on New ICE Rule
Source: UW News Chancellor Rebecca Blank shared the following statement on Tuesday, July 7. New guidance on Monday, July 6 from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement creates …
Statement from Chancellor Rebecca Blank in Support of Non-Immigrant Visas
Chancellor Rebecca Blank released the following statement in response to an executive order on non-immigrant visas: International employees, scholars and students are valued and important members of our community. They contribute to scientific discoveries and …
MMI Faculty and Students Receive Research Grants
Joe Dillard was awarded a NIH NIAID R21 research grant. His grant is titled “Mechanisms regulating peptidoglycan and fragment production” and has been awarded from 2/8/2020-1/31/2022. Jenny Gumperz was awarded a Draper TIF award from …
Addressing Racism, Equity and Diversity in the Sciences
Source: UWMadScience On June 10, researchers around the world are undertaking deliberate efforts to challenge systemic anti-Black racism in science and academia. And in light of recent events, which follow patterns going back to the …