University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Congratulations to Dr. Ahna Skop and aMBR Genomics for receiving State Economic Engagement & Development (SEED) funding

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Congratulations to Dr. Ahna Skop and aMBR Genomics for receiving State Economic Engagement & Development (SEED) funding, an award that supports innovative research, technology transfer, and collaboration between the University and industry. As a faculty member of the Center for Precision Medicine, Dr. Skop exemplifies the Center’s mission of advancing scientific discovery and translating research …

Hailey Porter and the Power of Trainee-Led Research at the Center for Precision Medicine

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The UW School of Medicine and Public Health is home to a thriving community of trainees who advance innovative research across disciplines. Among them is graduate student Hailey Porter, a researcher in the Center for Precision Medicine who works across two core faculty labs—those of Dean Ahuja and Dr. Kratz. In this video, Hailey highlights …

Ong Lab recipient of Igniting Interdisciplinary Innovation (I3) award

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Congratulations to Irene Ong, PhD, Center for Precision Medicine Faculty and associate professor in the Division of Reproductive Sciences, who received an Igniting interdisciplinary Innovation (I3) award from the University of Wisconsin–Madison Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.   Ong received the $250,000 grant for the project From AI Innovation to Clinical Impact: Closing the Gap for Reliable AI-based Disease …

Melanoma study selected for NIH R37 MERIT funding award

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Congratulations to Center for Precision Medicine Member Faculty and UW Carbone researcher Dr. Alexander Birbrair, who recently received a National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) R37 award based on the strength of his research proposal to study how the nervous system influences melanoma progression.   A MERIT award is not one researchers can directly apply for: NIH …

Advancing Precision Oncology Education Series: 10 Years of Excellence in Wisconsin Precision Oncology

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By Jen Ahlstrom The Center for Precision Medicine is pleased to share that Dr. Muhammed Murtaza, Director, along with core faculty members Dr. Jeremy Kratz and Dr. Irene Ong, will be presenting at the upcoming Advancing Precision Oncology Education Series in Madison, Wisconsin. This one-day event, titled 10 Years of Excellence in Wisconsin Precision Oncology, celebrates a decade …

From Rare Disease Research to Medical School: Jadin Heilmann and Norman Liu Embark on Next Chapter

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By Jen Ahlstrom We’re proud to celebrate two talented members of the Center for Precision Medicine- Jadin Heilmann and Norman Liu- as they begin their medical school journey this fall at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Jadin Heilmann is a UW–Madison graduate with degrees in Genetics & Genomics and Neurobiology. …

Moebius Conference 2025

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Center for Precision Medicine Faculty Bryn D. Webb, MD, FACMG; Associate Professor; Director, UW-Undiagnosed Disease Program; Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison to present on Moebius at upcoming 30th annual Moebius Syndrome Foundation Conference.

Center for Precision Medicine Name Change

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Formerly known as the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, our Center has adopted a new name to reflect the evolving landscape of precision health. While genomics remains central to our mission, the scope of precision medicine has expanded to include a broader range of tools and data sources that enhance our ability to …

Center for Precision Medicine Undergraduates Honored with Prestigious Biochemistry Awards

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On May 1, 2025, two outstanding undergraduate students, Amelia Rancour & Samanyu Ambedwadkar from the Center for Human Genetics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM) were recognized for their exceptional achievements in biochemistry research.

Precision Medicine Researchers Present Cutting-Edge Cancer Research at AACR 2025

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Two members of the Murtaza Lab at the Center for Human Genetics and Precision Medicine (CHGPM) recently showcased their innovative research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025.