The Department of Biophysics will offer a new Fundamentals of Cryo-EM Course that will integrate fundamental theories of cryo-EM with hands-on experience.

Dr. Candice Klug Appointed Interim Executive Vice Chair in the Department of Biophysics

January 27, 2026

In this role, Dr. Klug will provide operational leadership and work to position Biophysics for growth, innovation, and national prominence.

Biophysics Mourns the Passing of W. Karol Subczynski

January 19, 2026

Dr. Subczynski, professor of biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, passed away on January 12, 2026.

Francesca Marassi Named Interim Chair of Department of Biochemistry

January 8, 2026

Dr. Francesca Marassi will service as interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry.

Dr. Subczynski Article Discusses Role of Cholesterol in Cataract Formation

January 5, 2026

Dr. Subczynski's article explores whether cholesterol is the key to preventing the development of age-related cataracts in the eye's central lens.

Dr. Mickevicius Publishes Letter to Editor of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

December 31, 2025

The expressions presented in Dr. Mickevicius's letter to the editor can inform future studies.

Dr. Wang Awarded Research Affairs Committee New Faculty Pilot Grant

December 12, 2025

The RAC New Faculty Pilot Award program helps new MCW faculty members acquire preliminary data in order to pursue larger extramural funding.

Biophysics Graduate Student Wins IES Poster Award

September 22, 2025

Graduate student Anand Anilkumar was awarded the IES Best Poster Award.

Dr. Candice Klug Receives Grant to Investigate Bacterial Proteins and Develop EPR Instrumentation

September 1, 2025

Dr. Klug was awarded a $2.2 million MIRA award from the NIGMS.

Biophysics students use EPR spectrometer

New High-Sensitivity EPR System Advances Protein Dynamics Research

July 17, 2025

Biophysics scientists have developed a high-sensitivity, stopped-flow EPR system capable of resolving millisecond timescale conformational exchange rates in spin-labeled proteins.

Dr. Sidabras Awarded Multi-PI U01 Grant

July 7, 2025

Drs. Sidabras and Swartz were awarded a grant to develop an in vivo nail biodosimetry device that will enhance our nation's preparedness for potential radiological emergencies.

Study Shows Bacteria Detect pH and Shape-Shift to Launch Tiny Survival Pods

June 26, 2025

Discovery could lead to smarter vaccines and drug delivery systems that release medicine exactly where your body needs it.

Use of SCFAs Conjugated to a Polyphenol May Improve Parkinson's Disease Treatment

June 24, 2025

Biophysics scientists have found that the use of SCFAs conjugated a polyphenol may improve the therapeutic efficacy of levodopa in treating Parkinson’s disease.

Call for Applications Department of Biophysics Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

May 29, 2025

The Department of Biophysics Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is awarded to a scientist of exceptional promise and creativity who recently earned a PhD degree (within 1 year).

Schmainda Lab Receives ASNR Awards

May 20, 2025

The Kathleen Schmainda lab received two awards at ASNR 2025.

Article Proposes New Approach for Specific Detection of Peroxynitrite

March 27, 2025

International collaboration results in new approach for specific detection of peroxynitrite.

Study Highlights Potential of Mito-LND to Improve Prostate Cancer Treatment

January 14, 2025

International Journal of Molecular Sciences article highlights the potential of mitochondria-targeted lonidamine (LND) to improve prostate cancer treatment.

Biophysics Names Vice Chairs

December 10, 2024

Dr. Francesca Marassi appointed three vice chairs within the MCW Department of Biophysics.

Knowledge Changing Life in the Department of Biophysics

November 26, 2024

Drs. Kerschner and Costakos visited Biophysics as part of the Rounding with the Deans of the School of Medicine initiative.

Biophysics Postdoc Nick Wood Receives F32

November 19, 2024

Nick Wood, PhD, postdoctoral researcher in the Marassi laboratory, has been awarded a three-year $225,000 Kirschstein-NRSA F32 by NIH/NIAID.

Heidi Geiger Named Department Administrator for Biophysics

November 11, 2024

Heidi Geiger joined Biophysics as Department Administrator effective Nov. 11.

Diagram showing role of SCFAs in cancer prevention and treatment

Biophysics Authors Review the Role of SCFAs in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

October 7, 2024

The authors discuss the mechanisms and applications of SCFAs in preventing and mitigating cancer metastasis.

PagC, embedded in the bacterial cell membrane, changes to conformation from an extended tube at neutral pH to a conical wedge at acidic pH. This causes the surrounding membrane lipids to bend and form vesicles that ultimately pinch off from the bacterial membrane.

Recent Findings Open New Avenues for Antimicrobials and Vaccine Development

August 13, 2024

Scientists in the Department of Biophysics have discovered a new mechanism for microbial pathogens to sense and respond to host environmental pH and enhance the production of extracellular vesicles.

Chemical structures of levodopa and analogs

Mitigation of Gut Bacterial Metabolism of Levodopa Could Enhance Its Efficacy

June 7, 2024

Communications Biology article discusses a promising therapeutic approach to enhancing the bioavailability of levodopa.

Dr. Candice Klug Awarded S10 for ELEXSYS-II E500 X-Band CW EPR Spectrometer System

April 24, 2024

Dr. Klug was awarded a $471,670 S10 from the NIH to fund a new ELEXSYS-II E500 X-Band continuous-wave EPR spectrometer system.

Dr. Jimmy Feix Receives R21 to Study Parkinson's Disease

April 24, 2024

Dr. Feix was awarded a $429,000 R21, titled "Modifying the Microbiome to Enhance L-dopa Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease," from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Dr. Kyungsoo Shin Has Top Scoring Faculty Poster

March 25, 2024

Dr. Shin has winning poster presentation at Research Day 2024.

Induction of Nrf2-dependent antioxidant enzymes by butyrate and potential detoxification of ROS/RNS.

Authors Review Role of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Parkinson's Disease in Redox Biology Article

February 20, 2024

The review article examines the role of SCFAs in the gut and gut–brain axis in Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Zielonka Awarded Multi-PI R01 Grant

February 2, 2024

Drs. Zielonka and You received a grant to study anticancer potential of mitochondria-targeted isothiocyanates.