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 …
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Center for Precision Medicine Undergraduates Honored with Prestigious Biochemistry Awards
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
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.
2025 UW Science Expeditions – Campus Open House
Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine staff had fun vounteering at our booth at the 2025 UW Science Expeditions – Campus Open House earlier this month. Save the date for UW Science Expeditions …
Rare Disease Day Television News Coverage
February 28th 2025 was National Rare Disease Day with several local stations covering the impact of Rare Diseases and the work of the Undiagnosed Disease Program. ABC WKOW 27 | Madison, WI WIFR News | …
After 14 years of searching family has diagnosis for son’s rare condition
MADISON, Wis. – Imagine experiencing your child born seemingly healthy, but then struggle to grow, walk, learn or talk – and not be able to tell what is causing it. Danelle McGuire felt this despair …
Congratulations to Jessica Lang on the publication of “Super-enhancers and efficacy of triptolide in small cell carcinoma of the ovary hypercalcemic type”
Congratulations to Jessica Lang on the recent publication of “Super-enhancers and efficacy of triptolide in small cell carcinoma of the ovary hypercalcemic type” in iScience: A Cell Press open access journal. Full article available here.
Congratulations to Muhammed Murtaza who was awarded a a three-year, $1 million Exploratory/Developmental Cooperative Agreement Phase II (UH3) Award from the National Cancer Institute.
Congratulations to Muhammed Murtaza who was recently awarded a three-year, $1 million Exploratory/Developmental Cooperative Agreement Phase II (UH3) Award from the National Cancer Institute. The grant will support his study titled “Treatment monitoring in early and …
Dr. Webb awarded Gerard B. Odell Award
This year’s Gerard B. Odell Award winner is Bryn Webb, MD, associate professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism. She is also associated as core faculty with the UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine. Webb’s …
Dr. Kratz Awarded Career Development Award from U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Jeremy Kratz was awarded a Career Development Award for his research on the translation of patient-derived cancer organoids in cholangiocarcinoma. The VA’s Career Development Program was established to provide mentoring for junior researchers so …