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Congratulations to Eleven CALS faculty, including Bacteriology MS Trainers Chris Hittinger and Tim Donohue!

Alumni Spotlight – Rachel Beers

Name: Rachel Beers, M.S. Job Title and Current Employer: Clinical Coordinator at Medical College of Wisconsin and Associate Professor of Microbiology at Bryant & Stratton College Home Town: Delavan, WI Current Location: Milwaukee, WI Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program: I had an extremely positive experience in the program. I was …

Congratulations to Dr. Silvia Cavagnero and Dr. Mostafa Zamanian!

“Forty-two UW–Madison faculty have been awarded fellowships from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) for 2026-2027. The awardees span the four research divisions on campus: arts and humanities, physical sciences, social sciences and biological sciences. “WARF Named Professorships, Kellett Fellowships, and Romnes awards represent some of the most meaningful investments in the …

Congratulation to Dr. Jue Wang who was awarded the 2026 Steenbock Professorship!

Jue Wang, professor of bacteriology, has been awarded the 2026 Steenbock Professorship in Microbiological Sciences. Continue Reading

PBS Wisconsin Education Article “Breaking it Down” features Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Erica Majumder

Congratulations to Bacteriology MS Trainer Chris Hittinger and all of the faculty who were honored with Vilas professorships and awards!

“Extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908).” https://news.wisc.edu/48-faculty-honored-with-vilas-professorships-and-awards/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=wordpress_insideuw&utm_campaign=facstaff_comms&utm_content=2026_05_05

Resurrected ancient enzyme offers new window into early Earth and the search for life beyond it

Learn more about the research of Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Betül Kaçar.

Viruses found in carbon-storing wetlands play an active role in shaping ecosystem health

Learn more about the research of Bacteriology MS Trainer Dr. Karthik Anantharaman.

Alumni Spotlight – Nischala Nadig

Name: Nischala Nadig Job Title and Current Employer: PhD candidate with the Microbiology Doctoral Training Program in Dr. Jason Peters’ lab at UW–Madison Home Town: Bangalore, India Current Location: Madison, WI, USA Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program:  I was a research-track student in Dr. Nancy Keller’s lab and studied genes …

Alumni Spotlight – Aaron R. Morawski

Name: Aaron R. Morawski        Job Title and Current Employer: Scientist II, NextCure, Inc. Home Town: Chicago, IL Current Location: Gaithersburg, MD Short Description of your time in the Bacteriology MS Program: I had a wonderful opportunity and experience to work as a Student Contractor with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) at the National Wildlife Health …