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Meet UW-Madison’s Brian Fox “Brian looks for enzymes that have evolved to harness them for new, industrial uses, like the deconstruction of biomass for use in biorenewable chemicals and fuels. The resulting discoveries will allow for sustainable alternatives through processes already partially optimized by nature.”

"Using our cell-free protein synthesis platforms, we can quickly functionally characterize enzymes and document their structure. We take this important basic research further by narrowing down the enzyme variants that have useful properties for advancing bioeconomy applications."

06.03.2026 21:54 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New life for spent batteries? Chemistry has a solution Lithium-ion batteries enable cleaner energy and transportation systems, but their growing roles powering vehicles and balancing the grid presents a two-pronged problem: meeting the demand for critical minerals and managing mountains of waste. 

A team of @uwmadison.bsky.social scientists has developed an economically viable and environmentally friendly technique to bring spent lithium ion batteries back to life. #WisconsinInnovates

06.03.2026 18:19 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Excellence in outreach recognized with 2026 Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award | Research | UW–Madison Excellence in outreach recognized with 2026 Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award PostedMarch 2, 2026 By Natasha Kassulke, natasha.kassulke@wisc.edu Ahna Skop, professor in the Departments of Genetics and Medical Genetics, and Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, distinguished teaching faculty...

Congratulations to @ahnaskop.bsky.social and Anne Lynn Gillian-Daniel, who received the Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award!

05.03.2026 16:13 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s Brian Fox “Brian looks for enzymes that have evolved to harness them for new, industrial uses, like the deconstruction of biomass for use in biorenewable chemicals and fuels. The resulting discoveries will allow for sustainable alternatives through processes already partially optimized by nature.”

"Brian looks for enzymes that have evolved to harness them for new, industrial uses, like the deconstruction of biomass for use in biorenewable chemicals and fuels," says Jennifer Gottwald, WARF director of licensing.

04.03.2026 21:57 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Why work with WARF? Hear from Jinia Roy, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering
Why work with WARF? Hear from Jinia Roy, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering "This is my first invention disclosure with WARF and it has been so seamless. I have a few more in the pipeline, and I really enjoy working with Leah and all the support that I get from WARF," says Jinia Roy, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at UW-Madison. We simplified the disclosure process so UW-Madison innovators can stay focused on what they do best. The first step is taking about 10 minutes to submit your innovation disclosure on our website at https://warf.org/disclose. You can also reach out to us directly at https://www.warf.org/invent/ip-experts/ and we can talk about your work before you disclose.

Why work with WARF?

"This is my first invention disclosure with WARF and it has been so seamless. I have a few more in the pipeline, and I really enjoy working with Leah and all the support that I get from WARF," says Jinia Roy, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.

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Congratulations to John Wiley who was awarded a patent in January! Share your idea with us: warf.org/disclose

03.03.2026 14:23 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s Brian Fox “Brian looks for enzymes that have evolved to harness them for new, industrial uses, like the deconstruction of biomass for use in biorenewable chemicals and fuels. The resulting discoveries will allow for sustainable alternatives through processes already partially optimized by nature.”

Meet Brian Fox, professor of @uwbiochem.bsky.social, who studies enzymes and their functions, using synthetic biology techniques to discover new enzymes that can break down recalcitrant polysaccharides for use as biofuel feedstock.

02.03.2026 20:22 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to the @uwmadison.bsky.social researchers named 2026 NAI senior members: Reinier Hernandez, Diego Hernando, Bin Ran & Victor Zavala! https://academyofinventors.org/nai-welcomes-newest-class-of-senior-members/

02.03.2026 16:32 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to the soil and environmental sciences researchers & alums awarded patents in January: Francisco Arriaga, Hendri Winanto & Jingyi Huang!

Tell us your idea: warf.org/disclose

See the patent: https://www.warf.org/wp-content/uploads/technologies/ipstatus/P230171US01.pdf

27.02.2026 23:56 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s John Garrett “Prof. Garrett is utilizing AI in medical imaging to advance diagnostics in a way that saves time and resources and provides superior information to patients and medical staff. We’re thrilled to continue supporting the translation of his innovations into practical health care tools.”

"Medical imaging is an amazing tool that can generate so much information about a patient. We're working on methods and tools to make the most of that information ... providing patients and their care teams with information they might not otherwise get."

27.02.2026 16:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to John-Paul Yu of @uwiscradiology.bsky.social who was awarded a patent in January! Share your idea with us: warf.org/disclose

See the patent: https://www.warf.org/wp-content/uploads/technologies/ipstatus/P230361US01.pdf

26.02.2026 16:27 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Why work with WARF? Hear from David Gamm, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences
Why work with WARF? Hear from David Gamm, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences "I'm actually a better scientist and a better clinician for having worked with and known the people at WARF because they give me a perspective that I wouldn't otherwise have," says David Gamm, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at UW-Madison. Our IP team loves learning about research on campus and how we might be of service to you during your UW-Madison career. It's never too early to disclose to WARF at https://warf.org/disclose and start that conversation.

"I'm actually a better scientist and a better clinician for having worked with and known the people at WARF because they give me a perspective that I wouldn't otherwise have," says David Gamm, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences.

Learn about working with WARF: https://warf.org/disclose

26.02.2026 00:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s John Garrett “Prof. Garrett is utilizing AI in medical imaging to advance diagnostics in a way that saves time and resources and provides superior information to patients and medical staff. We’re thrilled to continue supporting the translation of his innovations into practical health care tools.”

"Prof. Garrett is utilizing AI in medical imaging to advance diagnostics in a way that saves ... resources and provides superior information to patients and medical staff. We're thrilled to continue supporting the translation of his innovations into practical health care tools." — Jeanine Burmania

25.02.2026 18:12 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to the @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social researchers & alums awarded patents in January: Seungpyo Hong & Weiping Tang!

Tell us your idea: warf.org/disclose

24.02.2026 21:59 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Congratulations to @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social CEO Brad Schwartz on his retirement! He has been a terrific partner in advancing curiosity-driven research and innovation.

24.02.2026 16:10 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s John Garrett “Prof. Garrett is utilizing AI in medical imaging to advance diagnostics in a way that saves time and resources and provides superior information to patients and medical staff. We’re thrilled to continue supporting the translation of his innovations into practical health care tools.”

Meet John Garrett, associate professor of radiology and director of informatics, imaging sciences. His research combines machine learning, informatics and medical imaging to address pressing challenges in health care.

23.02.2026 19:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Once confined to the lab, new hyperspectral imaging tech is on the cusp of application for remote biometric sensing and much more - College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have developed a new technology that can read a person’s pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation—remotely. Unlike other remote biometric sensors, this new "hyperspectral imaging" technology can operate in real-world, ambient-light...

@uwmadison.bsky.social engineers have developed a new technology that can read a person's pulse, blood pressure and oxygen saturation remotely.

Unlike other remote biometric sensors, this hyperspectral imaging technology can operate in real-world, ambient-light conditions.

#WisconsinInnovates

23.02.2026 16:12 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to Allan Brasier of UWSMPH who was awarded a patent in January! Share your idea with us: warf.org/disclose

20.02.2026 23:22 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s Darryl Thelen “Prof. Thelen’s work combines biomechanics, advanced computing and wearable technology to open up new ways of monitoring and treating movement disorders without invasive procedures. WARF is excited to partner with Darryl to bring this technology to clinical treatment.”

"I'm excited to bring new and innovative tools to biomechanics researchers and practitioners. We're currently working on a noninvasive wearable sensor to measure muscle forces that drive human movement."

20.02.2026 18:10 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Graduate students to take the stage in annual Three Minute Thesis finals Nine graduate students will bring their best three-minute pitch about their research and its impact to the DeLuca Forum on Friday, Feb. 20 at UW–Madison’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) final competition.

We look forward to seeing @uwmadison.bsky.social grad students explain their research at today's Three Minute Thesis finals! #WisconsinInnovates

20.02.2026 14:50 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to Ajay Singh of UWSMPH who was awarded a patent in January! Share your idea with us: warf.org/disclose

See the patent: https://www.warf.org/wp-content/uploads/technologies/ipstatus/P230361US01.pdf

19.02.2026 23:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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RISE-EARTH lead and headquarters announced | Research | UW–Madison RISE-EARTH lead and headquarters announced PostedFebruary 17, 2026 By Natasha Kassulke, natasha.kassulke@wisc.edu Chris Kucharik, professor of plant and agroecosystem sciences and investigator with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI), has been chos...

Congratulations to @chriskucharik.bsky.social, who has been chosen to lead the RISE-EARTH HQ! Housed in @uwenergy.bsky.social, the HQ will advance interdisciplinary scholarship in sustainable energy and reimagining economic and environmental systems.

19.02.2026 18:43 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Red Cross Blood Drive - WARF Join us for our February Red Cross blood drive! To donate, sign up online; walk-ins are also welcome.

Join us at the WARF building on Walnut St. today between 9 and 2 for a Red Cross blood drive!

19.02.2026 16:42 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s Darryl Thelen “Prof. Thelen’s work combines biomechanics, advanced computing and wearable technology to open up new ways of monitoring and treating movement disorders without invasive procedures. WARF is excited to partner with Darryl to bring this technology to clinical treatment.”

"Prof. Thelen's work combines biomechanics, advanced computing and wearable technology to open up new ways of monitoring and treating movement disorders without invasive procedures. WARF is excited to partner with Darryl to bring this technology to clinical treatment," says Jeanine Burmania.

19.02.2026 00:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Research in the Rotunda Showcasing the work of UW undergraduates Each year, Research in the Rotunda is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the exciting research going on throughout the state and to support Universities of Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state’s strong economic future. Save the Date2026 Research in the RotundaCAPITOL ROTUNDA | Wednesday, March 11, [...]

We're proud to be a sponsor of the March 11 #ResearchInTheRotunda, which highlights exciting research happening throughout the state and the Wisconsin students and faculty members who contribute to the state's strong economic future.

18.02.2026 19:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Congratulations to the @wiscmedphys.bsky.social researchers & alums awarded patents in January: Ke Li & Kevin Treb!

Tell us your idea: warf.org/disclose

See the patent: https://www.warf.org/wp-content/uploads/technologies/ipstatus/P230043US01.pdf

17.02.2026 16:18 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s Darryl Thelen “Prof. Thelen’s work combines biomechanics, advanced computing and wearable technology to open up new ways of monitoring and treating movement disorders without invasive procedures. WARF is excited to partner with Darryl to bring this technology to clinical treatment.”

Meet Darryl Thelen, professor of @uwmechengr.bsky.social, who researches the biomechanics and neuromuscular coordination of human movement, with applications in orthopedics, rehabilitation and sports medicine.

16.02.2026 21:36 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet UW-Madison’s William Murphy “We are excited about the potential uses of the technologies developed in Prof. Murphy’s lab. He is an expert in using mineral coated microparticles to develop biologics such as mRNA to treat different diseases.”

"I'm excited about the area of therapeutic mRNA delivery because our recent studies have shown the technology's tremendous potential–above and beyond what I would have expected."

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