Majumder Lab Sample Collection at the Dane Co. Landfill
Students sampling lake water in Lake Mendota
Bacteriology MS Students at an outreach event
The primary goals of the Master of Science degree in Bacteriology are to develop students’ understanding of the scientific process and to provide advanced training in bacteriology. Students tailor a curriculum of advanced coursework and/or research, following either a coursework track or a research track. Students acquire a general overview of bacteriology and may focus on a specialized subject area such as bacterial physiology, molecular microbiology, food microbiology, environmental microbiology, biotechnology or medical microbiology.
Bacteriology MS Student Experience
Madhushree Nanjegowda
Madhushree is working on mRNA Lipid Nanoparticles delivery and botulinum neurotoxin research, using mammalian cell culture, in vivo models, and imaging‑based functional assays with a focus on optimizing mRNA formulations and in vivo readouts to study toxin activity and potential therapeutic approaches.
Maryam Adegbite-Badmus
Maryam Adegbite-Badmus is a research track student working in the Cavagnero Lab. She is currently exploring the role of ribosomal protein L23 as a molecular chaperone in E.coli using recombineering techniques.
Events
May
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May 15Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities ConferenceA conference about small towns, for small towns!12:00 AM
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May 16Drop in bouquet makingArrange a unique seasonal market bouquet as large as your grip!9:00 AM, Allen Centennial Garden
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May 16
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May 16Tour of Allen Centennial GardenJoin us on a 45 to 60 minute tour of the garden.11:30 AM, Allen Centennial Garden
News
Student Highlights
Elias Kemna
Eli is currently a student in the research track. He works in Dr. Betül Kaçar’s lab where he is exploring the evolutionary space of nitrogen fixation by cloning ancient nitrogenase variants into modern day nitrogen fixing bacteria. In his free time, Eli enjoys running and training for half marathons and 5Ks.
Andrew Wilcox
Andrew is a coursework track student. He is training to pursue a career in life-science communication, with an emphasis on technical writing. Aside from his studies, Andrew’s hobbies include running, drawing, reading nonfiction books and playing the cello.
Anna Moyer
Anna is a research track student in the Mo Lab studying the dynamic of bacteriophages with methicillin resistant Staph aureus (MRSA). More specifically, she is combining RNAseq and microscopy technique as well as a variety of genomic and lifecycle assays to better understanding how a single point mutation in the genome can increase a mutant phage’s ability to kill MRSA. She hopes to add onto the pool of knowledge around phage evolution within phage therapy. Outside of the lab, she is passionate about studying meditation and neruoyoga!
Diversity
University of Wisconsin – Madison
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The University of Wisconsin–Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background — people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.