Scientific training is more than experimental methods or interpreting data. Morgridge commits to supporting #postdocs as "whole scientists," fostering their growth as leaders who will shape the future. #NPAW2025 https://morgridge.org/community/professional-development/postdoc-fellows/postdocs-2/

Get ready to rock and roll at the Wisconsin Science Festival, held October 16-26, featuring 650+ events throughout the state! @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwmadscience.bsky.social @widofficial.bsky.social https://morgridge.org/story/rock-out-at-the-15th-annual-wisconsin-science-festival/?src=bluesky

Happy National #Postdoc Appreciation Week! To our postdocs — know that you are valued and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Your dedication and expertise are central to advancing #FearlessScience. We celebrate the dedication and brilliance you bring to the world. #NPAW2025

Get ready! Our SPARK newsletter comes out tomorrow. Subscribe now and feed your curiosity with the latest scientific discoveries at the Morgridge Institute. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/

The 19th annual Morgridge Summer Science Camp welcomed students from Wisconsin high schools for a week-long immersion into the world of science at @uwmadison.bsky.social. See photos and read more: https://morgridge.org/story/students-envision-their-own-futures-in-stem-at-summer-science-camp/

New research from the Jing Fan Lab uncovers the role of mitochondrial metabolism in neutrophils and the mechanisms that allow them to adapt under different conditions. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/neutrophils-powered-by-dynamic-shifts-in-mitochondrial-metabolism/

Pierre Gillotay uses zebrafish to study spinal cord regeneration in the lab of @kenposs.bsky.social. He joined Morgridge in fall 2024 and quickly sensed a culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. Meet Pierre: https://morgridge.org/story/rising-sparks-pierre-gillotay-regenerative-biology/

NOW HIRING 🐠 Support regenerative biology research as an Aquaculture Service Engineer. Oversee maintenance and operation of our aquatics facility housing multiple fish species. Knowledge of recirculating aquaculture systems required. https://morgridge.org/job-posting/aquaculture-service-engineer/

HTCondor celebrates 40 years of advancing science across the globe through a network of distributed computing power and a deeply engaged community. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/htcondor-celebrates-40-years-powered-by-community/ @UWMadison

Did you miss our latest issue of SPARK? Get monthly updates on the latest science discoveries and stories at the Morgridge Institute. Browse past issues in our archive and click through to SUBSCRIBE and stay connected to breaking science news and ideas. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/archive/

The final session of the Morgridge Summer Science Camp is here, named in honor of Ed Jackson, whose family continues to support the opportunity for rural students to connect with science. Read their story: https://morgridge.org/story/jackson-familys-investment-helps-rural-students-broaden-horizons/

Check your inboxes for the newest issue of SPARK, our monthly newsletter highlighting the latest science stories and happenings at the Morgridge Institute for Research. 📥 Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/

Scientists who show humility and recognize that science "doesn't have all the answers" will be more effective communicators with society, argues @dietram.bsky.social. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/for-effective-science-communication-just-the-facts-isnt-good-enough/ #SciComm

The first session of our annual Summer Science Camp is here! Learn more about this program, managed by the Morgridge Institute Engagement Team: morgridge.org/community/pr...

The Morgridge Summer Science Camp is here! The Sondra and Ed Jackson family believe experiences like this camp opens the door for rural students to connect with science and campus life. Read their story: https://morgridge.org/story/jackson-familys-investment-helps-rural-students-broaden-horizons/

Did you miss our latest issue of SPARK? Get monthly updates on the latest science discoveries and stories at the Morgridge Institute. Browse past issues in our archive and click through to SUBSCRIBE and stay connected to breaking science news and ideas. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/archive/

A treasure trove of hands-on science experiences await K-12 students who visit @uwmadison.bsky.social. A Morgridge-UW partnership helps make science more accessible for their field trips. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/morgridge-uw-partner-to-supercharge-field-trip-experiences-for-kids/

Check your inboxes for the newest issue of SPARK, our monthly newsletter highlighting the latest science stories and happenings at the Morgridge Institute for Research. 📥 Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/

Sam Gelman uses his computer science skills to apply machine learning to help uncover important biomedical secrets. Meet Sam in our latest #RisingSparks profile: https://morgridge.org/story/rising-sparks-sam-gelman-virology/

Congress is considering substantial cuts to the NIH and the NSF that will jeopardize America's place as global leader in innovation. Visit our new webpage and use your voice to help us protect American research: https://morgridge.org/research/protecting/

Morgridge CEO Brad Schwartz, writing in Real Clear Science, warns against America’s “strategic retreat” from basic research, and argues scientists must reconnect with the public they serve. Read his op-ed below. #FearlessScience www.realclearscience.com/articles/202...

Scientists with the global @ehtelescope.bsky.social project have learned new secrets about the #BlackHole at the center of our Milky Way, with the help of high-throughput #computing advances pioneered here in Wisconsin. Read more: morgridge.org/story/throug...

Don't forget to register before June 15th to take advantage of our early bird registration pricing. Register today! #FrontiersinMetabolism @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social

Our Community Engagement team is hard at work developing interactive opportunities to fuel your curiosity. Join us Jun. 9 at 1 p.m. at Mount Horeb Public Library and get HANDS ON to learn about stem cell research. Plus, Q&A w/CEO Brad Schwartz! Register here: mhpl.org/stem-cells

We @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social, in partnership with @bmolchem.bsky.social , are looking for a great new metabolism researcher to join our @morgridgemeta.bsky.social team. Please see ad below and send along to your colleagues! morgridge.org/job-posting/...

HIRING! We're looking for an assistant professor/investigator to lead metabolism-focused research @morgridgemeta.bsky.social through a joint tenure track position with UW–Madison @bmolchem.bsky.social. Join our team! https://morgridge.org/job-posting/assistant-professor-in-metabolism-research/

Congratulations to our 2025 graduating students and research staff! Their contributions over the years are a vital piece of what makes the Morgridge community thrive. A few of them shared about their experiences and their next steps for the future. Read more: morgridge.org/story/congra...

New research from the Cantor Lab, led by investigator @jasonrcantor.bsky.social and postdoc @kyle-flickinger.bsky.social, takes a closer look at the conditional interplay of genetics and cellular environment. Read more: morgridge.org/story/study-...

Congrats to Morgridge PI @kenposs.bsky.social on being named Editor for the journal, Development! 👏

Mass Spec + lasers + cryoEM = COOL SCIENCE! New research from @coonlab.bsky.social and the Grant Lab combines mass spec to land proteins on TEM grids, a laser to restore protein structure, and cryoEM imaging and analysis to produce 3D reconstructions. www.mcponline.org/article/S153...

We're honored to join in celebration of James Dahlberg's achievements! As a Morgridge trustee and former interim chief executive officer, his endless contributions have supported the institute's mission to serve society through fearless science. Congratulations!

#NowHiring Are you skilled at making/maintaining connections, organizing/presenting information, and driving results to meet deadlines? Join our team to support @bioimagingna.bsky.social as an associate director. Full benefits and Madison-based. APPLY NOW: morgridge.org/job-posting/...

Stem cell replacement therapy using lab-grown photoreceptors is a promising strategy to combat retinal disease and injury. For the first time, researchers developed stem cell-derived pig retinal cells in comparison with human retinal cells, envisioning a path to advance these treatments. 👁️

From the Science Communication Incubator Lab (SCI Lab) co-led by @dietram.bsky.social, a new study brings together filmmakers and scientists to assess racial and gender biases in the public's perception of scientists in film.

"Economists across a broad ideological spectrum argue that investments in scientific research — especially the kind of fundamental, early-stage research that is too risky to attract private investors — are among the most efficient uses of taxpayer dollars."

Despite many advances in human health, research focused on women’s health has a more complex history. Join us March 17 @ 7 p.m. for a panel discussion on women’s health focusing on discovery, prevention, and access to care. 🤰 Space is limited. Reserve your spot NOW! morgridge.org/event/shapin...

Most of the great medical advances have arisen from a simple question: How does the biology work? At Morgridge, we are after those fundamental questions. Our CEO Brad Schwartz shared his thoughts about the value of curiosity-driven research. Read his message here: morgridge.org/story/curios... 🔬

Early-career scientists are essential to the Morgridge mission, and the majority have some level of competitive support from NIH. Several researchers share thoughts on how federal funding supports their mission to conduct high-impact research. Read their stories: morgridge.org/story/the-am...

In new research published in Science Advances, @coonlab.bsky.social and @harperlabhms.bsky.social describe a new method to acquire multiomic data as quickly and as comprehensibly as possible — while keeping the system simple and accessible for anyone to use. Read more: morgridge.org/story/new-ma...

In 2025 we will continue to fulfill our mission to pursue fearless science in creative ways — from fundamental discoveries in biology, to talented additions to our team, to events that advance our fields and inspire the next generation. Tell us: What does FEARLESS SCIENCE mean to you?