University of Wisconsin–Madison

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

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

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 Receives NIH Fellowship Award

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.

Moebius Conference 2025

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 Students Welcome New Dean

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, …

Center for Precision Medicine Name Change

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

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 – Campus Open House 2026: April 10th – 12th

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 | Rockford, IL CBS58 | Milwaukee, WI