@morgridgeinstitute
We're an independent nonprofit biomedical research institute exploring uncharted scientific territory to advance human health. Our researchers pursue big ideas through #FearlessScience. Find us in the Discovery Building on the UW–Madison campus.
Did you miss our latest issue of SPARK? Get monthly updates on the latest science discoveries and stories at the Morgridge Institute. Browse past issues in our archive and click through to SUBSCRIBE and stay connected to breaking science news and ideas. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/archive/
CEO Brad Schwartz has announced plans to retire after 13 years leading the Morgridge Institute for Research.
Read more about his tenure at the institute: morgridge.org/story/morgri...
The 50th Anniversary Temin Nobel Prize Symposium was hosted by @mcardlelab.bsky.social in partnership with the UW Carbone Cancer Center and the Morgridge Institute for Research in Sept, 2025.
Read @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social's summary of the symposium here: morgridge.org/story/celebr...
Did you miss our latest issue of SPARK? Get monthly updates on the latest science discoveries and stories at the Morgridge Institute. Browse past issues in our archive and click through to SUBSCRIBE and stay connected to breaking science news and ideas. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/archive/
Check your inboxes for the newest issue of SPARK, our monthly newsletter highlighting the latest science stories and happenings at the Morgridge Institute for Research. 📥
Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
Get ready — the first SPARK of 2026 is coming! Subscribe now and feed your curiosity with the latest scientific discoveries at the Morgridge Institute. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
LAST DAY to support science in 2025, and you can TRIPLE your impact with a 3x match. https://morgridge.org/give/
Your gift helps scientists tackle our greatest health challenges and keeps curiosity alive when basic science is at risk. GIVE NOW!
There are only a few more days left in the year, which means you still have a chance to DOUBLE your impact to support scientists. Give NOW and take advantage of a special $1 for $1 match before Dec. 31! https://morgridge.org/give/
There are just a few hours left for #GivingTuesday. Now's the chance to TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT with a 3x match. Your support isn't just a donation; it's an investment in changing lives.
Match dollars... https://morgridge.org/give/?utm_source=givingtuesday&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=winter_appeals
Keep curiosity alive when basic science is at risk. Make your #GivingTuesday donation today and fuel bold ideas and discoveries that reach patients faster. Your impact has a 3x match TODAY! GIVE NOW: https://morgridge.org/give/?utm_source=givingtuesday&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=winter_appeals
NOW HIRING for a highly collaborative individual to help maintain the Aquatics Research Center used by multiple labs to study fish for human health research. Prior experience with aquaculture preferred but not required. APPLY NOW: https://morgridge.org/job-posting/aquatics-specialist/?src=bluesky
It's #GivingTuesday and YOUR GIFT today has a lasting impact by keeping curiosity alive when basic science is at risk. Thanks to a generous 3x match, every dollar you give is TRIPLED. Support scientists and make an investment in changing lives. GIVE NOW: https://morgridge.org/give/?src=bluesky
Meet #postdoc Helena Jaramillo Mesa, who thrives on constant learning, fresh ideas, and new challenges as she works to understand the inner workings of viruses.
Read her story: https://morgridge.org/story/rising-sparks-helena-jaramillo-mesa-virology/?src=bluesky
#FearlessScience #RisingSparks
We asked you to vote on which photo was the "Best of the Fest" during the Wisconsin Science Festival last month. And the winner is... GEOLOGY ROCKS! 🤯
Check out the other fantastic photos here: https://morgridge.org/story/best-of-the-fest-2025-wisconsin-science-festival-in-photos/
Congratulations to director of engagement, education, and equity @wesmarner.com joining the NPA Board of Directors! He brings his passion for supporting #postdocs and advancing equity in #STEM to this role. https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/news/711581/2025-Board-Elections-Results-Announced.htm
New startup SeLight is helping to bring an novel cancer immunotherapy technology to market, supported by the NSF's Small Business Innovation Research grant, UW–Madison's State Economic Engagement & Development (SEED) fund, and early support from WARF. Read more: go.wisc.edu/l9345o
Curiosity fuels discovery. 💡
Join us this Thursday at 7pm as a panel of experts discuss how open-ended exploration transforms lives and sparks innovation in to advance human health, industry, and society.
Register NOW: morgridge.org/event/the-ca...
Fluorescence microscopy image of a mouse embryo glows in blue over a black background.
Fluorescence microscopy reveals the secret life of cells, allowing us to view the biology of health and disease in striking detail. Now, we're pushing the limits of what we can see aglow. 🔬🩵
Learn more: https://morgridge.org/feature/fluorescence-imaging-primer/?src=bluesky
"Neutrophils have been understudied, and our specific technique is underused — most people don't know about it yet. But our lab loves collaborating. It's exciting to share our technology with so many different branches of research."
As part of the Wisconsin Science Festival, we distributed more than 3,000 kits to libraries across Wisconsin, each filled with ten to twelve hands-on experiments and activities designed to spark curiosity. https://madison365.com/wisconsin-science-festival-makes-curiosity-to-go-with-science-in-a-bag/
Join us at our next Fearless Science Forum on Oct. 27 at 7pm to learn more about vaccines and how to dispel myths and make informed choices when talking about vaccine safety and efficacy. Register NOW: https://morgridge.org/event/vaccines-dispelling-myths-and-making-informed-choices/?src=bluesky
#NowHiring The Randy Bartels Lab is looking for a detail-oriented assistant director to manage day-to-day operations, including project management, inventory tracking, grant writing support and more.
#ApplyNow: morgridge.org/job-posting/...
Check your inboxes for the newest issue of SPARK, our monthly newsletter highlighting the latest science stories and happenings at the Morgridge Institute for Research. 📥
Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
Researchers at @morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social and @uwmadison.bsky.social are using advanced metabolic imaging to identify ways to improve CAR T cell therapy against solid tumors. Read our story here: morgridge.org/story/resear...
Scientific training is more than experimental methods or interpreting data. Morgridge commits to supporting #postdocs as "whole scientists," fostering their growth as leaders who will shape the future. #NPAW2025 https://morgridge.org/community/professional-development/postdoc-fellows/postdocs-2/
Get ready to rock and roll at the Wisconsin Science Festival, held October 16-26, featuring 650+ events throughout the state! @uwmadison.bsky.social @uwmadscience.bsky.social @widofficial.bsky.social https://morgridge.org/story/rock-out-at-the-15th-annual-wisconsin-science-festival/?src=bluesky
Happy National #Postdoc Appreciation Week! To our postdocs — know that you are valued and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Your dedication and expertise are central to advancing #FearlessScience. We celebrate the dedication and brilliance you bring to the world. #NPAW2025
Get ready! Our SPARK newsletter comes out tomorrow. Subscribe now and feed your curiosity with the latest scientific discoveries at the Morgridge Institute. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
The 19th annual Morgridge Summer Science Camp welcomed students from Wisconsin high schools for a week-long immersion into the world of science at @uwmadison.bsky.social.
See photos and read more: https://morgridge.org/story/students-envision-their-own-futures-in-stem-at-summer-science-camp/
New research from the Jing Fan Lab uncovers the role of mitochondrial metabolism in neutrophils and the mechanisms that allow them to adapt under different conditions.
Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/neutrophils-powered-by-dynamic-shifts-in-mitochondrial-metabolism/