#WisconsinInnovates

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3 days ago

Research in the Rotunda Showcasing the work of UW undergraduates Each year, Research in the Rotunda is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the exciting research going on throughout the state and to support Universities of Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state’s strong economic future. Save the Date2026 Research in the RotundaCAPITOL ROTUNDA | Wednesday, March 11, [...]

We're looking forward to today's #ResearchInTheRotunda!

Discover exciting research happening throughout the state and the Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state's strong economic future.

#WisconsinInnovates

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1 week ago

New life for spent batteries? Chemistry has a solution Lithium-ion batteries enable cleaner energy and transportation systems, but their growing roles powering vehicles and balancing the grid presents a two-pronged problem: meeting the demand for critical minerals and managing mountains of waste. 

A team of @uwmadison.bsky.social scientists has developed an economically viable and environmentally friendly technique to bring spent lithium ion batteries back to life. #WisconsinInnovates

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2 weeks ago

Once confined to the lab, new hyperspectral imaging tech is on the cusp of application for remote biometric sensing and much more - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed a new technology that can read a person’s pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation—remotely. Unlike other remote biometric sensors, this new "hyperspectral imaging" technology can operate in real-world, ambient-light...

@uwmadison.bsky.social engineers have developed a new technology that can read a person's pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation remotely.

Unlike other remote biometric sensors, this hyperspectral imaging technology can operate in real-world, ambient-light conditions.

#WisconsinInnovates

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3 weeks ago

Graduate students to take the stage in annual Three Minute Thesis finals Nine graduate students will bring their best three-minute pitch about their research and its impact to the DeLuca Forum on Friday, Feb. 20 at UW–Madison’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final competition.

We look forward to seeing @uwmadison.bsky.social grad students explain their research at today's Three Minute Thesis finals! #WisconsinInnovates

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1 month ago

Let's talk data! It's #LoveDataWeek, and WARF's Justin Anderson (https://www.warf.org/contact-us/justin-anderson/ wants to hear about your data sets.

#WisconsinInnovates

Learn more: https://www.warf.org/invent/data-licensing/

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1 month ago

Happy #NationalInventorsDay! We want to hear your ideas at https://warf.org/disclose

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1 month ago

Maximizing the Impact of Data from UW-Madison Data generated by UW-Madison is a valuable asset for academic researchers and commercial partners.

We're celebrating #LoveDataWeek this week!

If you're a @uwmadison.bsky.social researcher, connect with Justin Anderson (https://www.warf.org/contact-us/justin-anderson/ to talk about your data or visit our website to learn how to maximize the impact of your data.

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1 month ago

Our WARF Advances newsletter highlights breakthrough @uwmadison.bsky.social research and promising technologies.

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1 month ago

Wisconsin researchers lead natural food coloring breakthrough as industry phases out artificial dyes UW-Madison professor Bradley Bolling has spent years studying natural colorants that could potentially replace synthetic dyes while offering additional health benefits.

A team of @uwmadison.bsky.social researchers, led by Bradley Bolling, has developed a method to extract natural pigments from cranberries using lecithin, creating an alternative to synthetic food dyes. #WisconsinInnovates

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1 month ago

BrainXell: Advancing Neuroscience Through Precision-Engineered Human Cells Anya Hanson In the rapidly evolving field of stem cell neuroscience, BrainXell has emerged as a quiet but influential force. Born from technology developed at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the company has built its reputation on a singular expertise: guiding human stem cells into highly specialized, highpurity neurons and glia that fuel modern drug discovery.

@uwmadison.bsky.social startup BrainXell guides human stem cells into highly specialized, high-purity neurons and glia that fuel modern drug discovery. @wisconsinctc.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

1 month ago

Research in the Rotunda Showcasing the work of UW undergraduates Each year, Research in the Rotunda is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the exciting research going on throughout the state and to support Universities of Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state’s strong economic future. Save the Date2026 Research in the RotundaCAPITOL ROTUNDA | Wednesday, March 11, [...]

Don't miss Research in the Rotunda March 11!

Learn about the exciting research going on throughout the state and support Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state's strong economic future.

#WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

2 months ago

Advancing innovation in animal health WARF and Zoetis have awarded $200,000 in funding to six transformative research projects aimed at improving the health of livestock and companion animals.

ICYMI: Congratulations to the six @uwmadison.bsky.social projects selected for the WARF-Zoetis Animal Health Challenge! The projects are led by Tim Bugni, John Chan, Hilario Mantovani, Suresh Marulasiddappa, Adela Oliva-Chavez & Matthew Reynolds. #WisconsinInnovates

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@warfnews.bsky.social

2 months ago

A year of resilience and discovery Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.

Innovation thrives at @uwmadison.bsky.social, even in challenging times. In 2025, researchers helped safeguard Wisconsin's livestock, empowered farmers with precise local weather data, advanced evolutionary science through sea spider research and explored how life began on Earth. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

UW faculty members named National Academy of Inventors fellows NAI fellowships are considered the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, according to the organization.

Congratulations to @uwmadison.bsky.social's Dan Ludois and Guri Sohi on being named fellows of the National Academy of Inventors! #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

2025 WARF Innovation Award winners advance health-boosting soybeans and greener weed control Soybeans engineered to produce both a vibrant, eco-friendly red dye and a brain-boosting compound, and a natural herbicide that could replace synthetic ones with a safer, greener alternative have taken top honors from WARF.

Congratulations to the 2025 WARF Innovation Award winners:

✳️ Soybeans engineered for color & brain health
✳️ Ecofriendly herbicide offers targeted weed control

#WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Advancing innovation in animal health WARF and Zoetis have awarded $200,000 in funding to six transformative research projects aimed at improving the health of livestock and companion animals.

Congratulations to the six @uwmadison.bsky.social projects selected for the WARF-Zoetis Animal Health Challenge! The projects are led by Tim Bugni, John Chan, Hilario Mantovani, Suresh Marulasiddappa, Adela Oliva-Chavez & Matthew Reynolds. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Targeted eye therapy could improve treatment for vision loss Postdoctoral Researcher Celia Bisbach and Professor David Gamm have developed a new therapy for retinal diseases that works by eliminating VEGF – a protein that triggers abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye – precisely at the site of disease. This highly targeted approach requires fewer injections than current therapies, avoids damage to healthy tissue, and could improve outcomes for patients with macular degeneration and other vision-threatening conditions.

A new targeted eye therapy from David Gamm and Celia Bisbach requires fewer injections than current therapies, avoids damage to healthy tissue and could improve outcomes for patients with macular degeneration and other vision-threatening conditions. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Targeted eye therapy could improve treatment for vision loss Postdoctoral Researcher Celia Bisbach and Professor David Gamm have developed a new therapy for retinal diseases that works by eliminating VEGF – a protein that triggers abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye – precisely at the site of disease. This highly targeted approach requires fewer injections than current therapies, avoids damage to healthy tissue, and could improve outcomes for patients with macular degeneration and other vision-threatening conditions.

The final nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is a team of ophthalmologists and visual scientists with a new therapy for retinal diseases that works by eliminating VEGF – a protein that triggers abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye – precisely at the site of disease. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Doing more with less: Nutrient management solutions from UW-Madison Emerging tools from UW-Madison enable precise nutrient management, boosting soil quality and productivity while reducing waste and environmental impact.

Efficient nutrient management isn't just good science — it's essential for a sustainable future. @uwmadison.bsky.social researchers are pioneering solutions that help farmers do more with less, ensuring productivity and environmental health go hand in hand. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Targeted eye therapy could improve treatment for vision loss Postdoctoral Researcher Celia Bisbach and Associate Professor David Gamm has developed a new therapy for retinal diseases that works by eliminating VEGF – a protein that triggers abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye – precisely at the site of disease. This highly targeted approach requires fewer injections than current therapies, avoids damage to healthy tissue, and could improve outcomes for patients with macular degeneration and other vision-threatening conditions.

We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our final nominee, a team with a targeted eye therapy for retinal diseases that needs fewer injections and has better outcomes than current treatments. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Ecofriendly herbicide offers targeted weed control A new herbicide system from Paige Henning, postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Genomic Science Innovation; scientist Benjamin Minkoff; and Michael Sussman, professor of biochemistry, uses a natural plant peptide, SPH, to suppress and kill a wide variety of weeds. SPH targets a receptor found in nearly all plant species, giving it broad activity. The researchers showed that removing this receptor from crops makes them resistant to SPH, enabling selective weed control. The result is an ecofriendly herbicide that could simplify farming and reduce environmental impact.

A new herbicide system from Paige Henning, Benjamin Minkoff and Michael Sussman uses a natural plant peptide, SPH, to suppress and kill a wide variety of weeds. @uwbiochem.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

About Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation | WARF Madison WI Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) supports scientific research with UW-Madison by providing support for invention licensing and patenting.

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for a century of partnership with @uwmadison.bsky.social. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Ecofriendly herbicide offers targeted weed control A new herbicide system from Paige Henning, postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Genomic Science Innovation; scientist Benjamin Minkoff; and Michael Sussman, professor of biochemistry, uses a natural plant peptide, SPH, to suppress and kill a wide variety of weeds. SPH targets a receptor found in nearly all plant species, giving it broad activity. The researchers showed that removing this receptor from crops makes them resistant to SPH, enabling selective weed control. The result is an ecofriendly herbicide that could simplify farming and reduce environmental impact.

The fifth nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is a team from @uwbiochem.bsky.social and the Center for Genomic Science Innovation with an ecofriendly herbicide that could simplify farming and reduce environmental impact. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Ecofriendly herbicide offers targeted weed control A new herbicide system from Paige Henning, postdoctoral researcher in the Center for Genomic Science Innovation; scientist Benjamin Minkoff; and Michael Sussman, professor of biochemistry, uses a natural plant peptide, SPH, to suppress and kill a wide variety of weeds. SPH targets a receptor found in nearly all plant species, giving it broad activity. The researchers showed that removing this receptor from crops makes them resistant to SPH, enabling selective weed control. The result is an ecofriendly herbicide that could simplify farming and reduce environmental impact.

We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our fifth nominee, a team with a natural herbicide that could replace synthetic ones with a safer, greener alternative. @uwbiochem.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Recyclable protein degraders could boost cancer immunotherapy Quanyin Hu and Peixin Liu from the UW-Madison Department of Pharmacy have developed McR-TACs, a new class of protein degrader that targets disease-related proteins on and outside cells. These degraders are recycled by cells after breaking down target proteins, meaning fewer doses may be needed to maintain treatment effects. Tested in cancer cell models, this approach could improve immunotherapy treatments by making them more durable and effective. Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: : Lunar Years

Recyclable protein degraders developed by Quanyin Hu and Peixin Liu could boost cancer immunotherapy treatments by making them more durable and effective. @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Recyclable protein degraders could boost cancer immunotherapy Quanyin Hu and Peixin Liu from the UW-Madison Department of Pharmacy have developed McR-TACs, a new class of protein degrader that targets disease-related proteins on and outside cells. These degraders are recycled by cells after breaking down target proteins, meaning fewer doses may be needed to maintain treatment effects. Tested in cancer cell models, this approach could improve immunotherapy treatments by making them more durable and effective. Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: : Lunar Years

The fourth nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is a team from @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social that could improve cancer immunotherapy treatments by making them more durable and effective. #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

3 months ago

Recyclable protein degraders could boost cancer immunotherapy Quanyin Hu and Peixin Liu from the UW-Madison Department of Pharmacy have developed McR-TACs, a new class of protein degrader that targets disease-related proteins on and outside cells. These degraders are recycled by cells after breaking down target proteins, meaning fewer doses may be needed to maintain treatment effects. Tested in cancer cell models, this approach could improve immunotherapy treatments by making them more durable and effective. Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: : Lunar Years

We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our fourth nominee, a pair of pharmacy researchers with recyclable protein degraders that could make cancer immunotherapies more potent with fewer doses. @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

4 months ago

New light-extracting structure could boost quantum device performance Minjeong Kim, Jennifer Choy and Mikhail Kats from UW-Madison Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a simple, low-cost structure that boosts light output from solid-state quantum materials like diamond without damaging their surface, a common issue with current light-extraction methods that reduces performance. The patterned silicon design could improve efficiency in next-gen technologies like quantum sensors, communication systems, and computers. Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music Artist: : Lunar Years

A device designed by Minjeong Kim, Jennifer Choy & @mickeykats.bsky.social boosts quantum device performance and could improve efficiency in next-gen technologies like quantum sensors, communication systems and computers. @uwmadisonece.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

4 months ago

WARF celebrates centennial with $206.9 million commitment to UW-Madison research As WARF commemorates its 100th anniversary, the foundation announced a historic investment in the future of research and innovation at UW-Madison.

For 100 years, WARF has championed research and discovery at @uwmadison.bsky.social. Today, we're proud to celebrate our centennial with a historic $206.9 million commitment to fuel UW innovation.

Here's to the next century of discovery!

#WisconsinInnovates #WARF100

WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)

@warfnews.bsky.social

4 months ago

Excited to see the progress from the team! #WisconsinInnovates