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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Building a better bioimaging community: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative supports international partnership
Morgridge Investigator Kevin Eliceiri leads a grant with BioImaging North America, which was recently awarded $1.2 million in funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Where are they now? Morgridge alumni look back (and ahead) at their careers
A few of our Morgridge alumni shared thoughts on their research experience at the Morgridge Institute, their plans moving forward and their warm shoutouts to some of the people who helped them along the way.
Amani Gillette: Passing on a fascination with the unknown
Medical Engineering graduate student Amani Gillette has become one of the Morgridge Institute's top ambassadors for science outreach. Her secret? Embrace the unknown.COVID-19 Research
Many investigators at the Morgridge Institute are taking on new research challenges to help understand the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and defeat the viral outbreak. Research teams in virology, metabolism, regenerative biology and medical engineering have the expertise and technologies uniquely suited to address the pandemic.
Featured EventCrossroads of Ideas: Public Perception of Science in a Post-Pandemic World
January 25 @ 5:00 pm
The pandemic has revealed issues with how science is perceived and understood by the public. The rapid pace of science around SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 has exposed issues in society around science communication and the impact of politics on the scientific process. Join us for a discussion about what we have learned about science and society during these extraordinary circumstances and how we can move forward.
Our Mission
Improve human health through innovative, interdisciplinary biomedical discoveries, spark scientific curiosity and serve society through translational outcomes, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.