Advancing research, education, and clinical practice in precision medicine
By Victoria Rubinetti On October 7, 2025, over 150 researchers, clinicians, and students gathered for the 4th Annual Advancing Precision Medicine Symposium in the UW Health Sciences Learning Center. This full-day event showcased cutting-edge research, innovative diagnostics, and collaborative efforts driving the future of personalized healthcare. The symposium kicked off with opening remarks from its …
The 2025 Advancing Pathology Education (APE) and Advancing Precision Oncology (APO) joint conference was held on September 25th and 26th in Madison, WI at the Overture Center for the Arts. There were several Center for Precision Medicine lab technicians and faculty members in attendance. Drs. Irene Ong and Muhammed Murtaza gave talks during the conference, …
Drs. Bryn Webb and Stephen Meyn participated in the 2025 Undiagnosed Hackathon held at the Mayo Clinic and sponsored by the Wilhelm Foundation. See the event video here!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. At the Center for Precision Medicine, our members are doing incredible research on breast cancer diagnostics and treatment. Center affiliate Dr. Anna Beck and her team were awarded funding to further their research on estimating a patient’s risk of developing breast cancer from “lobular carcinoma in situ” (LCIS). They …
By Victoria Rubinetti Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Sophomore Research Fellowship opens doors for approximately 40 undergraduates to pursue independent research alongside esteemed faculty. Funded by the Brittingham Wisconsin Trust, the Kemper K. Knapp Bequest, and the Provost’s Office, the fellowship provides $3,000 in unrestricted support to student researchers, fostering academic exploration and hands-on …
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 …
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. …
Amanda Schussman, CNA, BS, is a graduate student in the Murtaza Lab and has received funding from the Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31) for her research involving blood tests and their potential to identify cancers. Read more about Schussman’s work here.
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.
Ethan Lin (middle) of the Kratz Lab and Sam (Samanyu) Jadhav (right) of the Murtaza Lab converse with Dean Nita Ahuja. Two student employees from the Center for Precision Medicine met Dean Nita Ahuja, MD, MBA, the new dean for the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, at the Wisco Welcome on June 25, …