Category: Metabolism

Jing Fan: Defining a new frontier in metabolism

Immune cells have emerged as an important new system for metabolism research, with implications across a wide range of health issues. Investigator Jing Fan discusses why immunometabolism has become a major focal point of her career.

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates

More than 20 members of the Morgridge Institute community graduated with degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison this year. A few reflect on their time at Morgridge and shout out their mentors. We wish all the 2026 grads the best of luck on their journeys ahead!

48 faculty honored with Vilas professorships and awards

Joshua Coon, professor of biomolecular chemistry at UW–Madison and a Morgridge investigator in metabolism, has received a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professorship. Granted to 12 faculty this year, the award recognizes “distinguished scholarship as well as standout efforts in teaching and service.”