Morgridge Institute for Research Fearless Science
The Challenges that Motivate Us
Morgridge Institute scientists recognize that a fundamental understanding of human biology will drive the next big advances in human health. We conduct "fearless science" in some of these promising frontiers.
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Mentoring at Morgridge
When Ava VanDommelen was seven, she asked for her first microscope for Christmas. Now, at 17-years-old, she’s using microscopy to explore cancer tumors and the immune system at the Morgridge Institute for Research.Read more >
Two Morgridge scientists place in 2018 Cool Science Image Contest
Two scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research—Jayhun Lee and Jiaye “Henry” He—were named winners in the 2018 Cool Science Image Contest, competing against more than 170 submitted images and videos.Read more >
Fearless Science
In a new report, we meet the scientists driven to understand the mysteries of biology and alleviate human suffering from disease. Take a look inside as we explore science at the Morgridge Institute for Research. Read the report >Featured EventCrossroads of Ideas: A Head of our Time?
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
This talk, which features Susan Lederer, professor of medical history and bioethics at UW-Madison, is in commemoration of the bicentennial of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
