WARF (Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation)
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Supporting UW-Madison innovators. Moving #CoolScience from campus to the world. Advancing technologies to benefit humankind. Making a difference since 1925.
We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our third nominee, a team of engineers with a device that boosts quantum device performance by increasing light output without damaging materials. @uwmadisonece.bsky.social @mickeykats.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates
New light-extracting structure could boost quantum device performance
Minjeong Kim, Jennifer Choy and Mikhail Kats from UW-Madison Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a simple, low-cost structure that boosts light output from solid-state quantum materials like diamond without damaging their surface, a common issue with current light-extraction methods that reduces performance. The patterned silicon design could improve efficiency in next-gen technologies like quantum sensors, communication systems, and computers.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our third nominee, a team of engineers with a device that boosts quantum device performance by increasing light output without damaging materials. @uwmadisonece.bsky.social @mickeykats.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates
David Beebe and the Microtechnology, Medicine and Biology Lab focus on the use of microscale physics and phenomena to create tools and methods to further biological and medical goals. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/beebe/
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
David Beebe and the Microtechnology, Medicine and Biology Lab focus on the use of microscale physics and phenomena to create tools and methods to further biological and medical goals. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/beebe/
Beth Drolet's team conducts translational research focused on birthmarks and vascular anomalies, linking patient care with laboratory discovery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/drolet/
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Beth Drolet's team conducts translational research focused on birthmarks and vascular anomalies, linking patient care with laboratory discovery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/drolet/
Xudong Wang's research focuses on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced bioelectronic systems and biomechanical energy harvesting. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/xudongwang/
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Xudong Wang's research focuses on novel nanomaterial growth and nanodevice development for advanced bioelectronic systems and biomechanical energy harvesting. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/xudongwang/
Pallavi Tiwari and the IDiA Lab focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for applications in oncology and neurological disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tiwari/
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Pallavi Tiwari and the IDiA Lab focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches for applications in oncology and neurological disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @wiscmedphys.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tiwari/
Join WARF and GWIS November 12 for an inspiring Q&A with women leading the way in intellectual property, patent law and technology transfer! Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl_Q1f8M9bMekgbVcvD5hs9Ur7L_OrSKbPAS_v_TW301N2NQ/viewform
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Join WARF and GWIS November 12 for an inspiring Q&A with women leading the way in intellectual property, patent law and technology transfer! Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScl_Q1f8M9bMekgbVcvD5hs9Ur7L_OrSKbPAS_v_TW301N2NQ/viewform
A system designed by Ming Liu supports flexible, scalable computing for today's complex and fast-changing workloads. #WisconsinInnovates
Dynamic GPU scheduling boosts AI performance
A system designed by Ming Liu, assistant professor of computer science, improves how computers manage powerful GPUs by dynamically sharing and scheduling resources as tasks change. This means AI programs and other heavy-duty applications can run more smoothly and quickly. The technology adapts in real time to make the best use of available GPU power, helping businesses and researchers get more from their hardware. It supports flexible, scalable computing for today’s complex and fast-changing workloads.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A system designed by Ming Liu supports flexible, scalable computing for today's complex and fast-changing workloads. #WisconsinInnovates
David Gamm's lab employs pluripotent stem cells to investigate how the human retina develops, and then uses this information to design gene and cell therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gamm/
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
David Gamm's lab employs pluripotent stem cells to investigate how the human retina develops, and then uses this information to design gene and cell therapies aimed at treating retinal disorders. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gamm/
We’re proud of our century of partnership with @uwmadison.bsky.social. Here's to the next 100 years! #WARF100
@warfnews.bsky.social began 100 years ago at the urging of Harry Steenbock, who wanted the university to control and benefit from the process he invented for enriching foods with vitamin D. Learn how WARF helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups: onwisconsin.uwalumni.com/from-idea-to...
From Idea to Company to Cure | On Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation helps UW researchers turn science into start-ups.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We’re proud of our century of partnership with @uwmadison.bsky.social. Here's to the next 100 years! #WARF100
The world is closer than ever to limitless clean energy thanks to recent advancements in nuclear fusion — and Wisconsin companies Realta Fusion and SHINE Technologies are at the forefront, positioning the state and region for explosive economic growth. #WisconsinInnovates
Powering up the Midwest
Led by Wisconsin companies, fusion energy could fuel economic boom
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November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The world is closer than ever to limitless clean energy thanks to recent advancements in nuclear fusion — and Wisconsin companies Realta Fusion and SHINE Technologies are at the forefront, positioning the state and region for explosive economic growth. #WisconsinInnovates
Our Nov. 19 Careers & Beers features Shahla Werner, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Regina Vidaver, Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services & Madison Common Council; and Madeleine Roberts, Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Join us at the Discovery Building!
Careers & Beers: Science and Policy - WARF
UW-Madison grad students and postdocs are invited to enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with community members and explore alternative science career options after graduate school through…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Our Nov. 19 Careers & Beers features Shahla Werner, Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; Regina Vidaver, Wisconsin Dept. of Health Services & Madison Common Council; and Madeleine Roberts, Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Join us at the Discovery Building!
The second nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is computer scientist Ming Liu, who designed a system that improves how computers manage powerful GPUs by dynamically sharing and scheduling resources as tasks change. #WisconsinInnovates
Dynamic GPU scheduling boosts AI performance
A system designed by Ming Liu, assistant professor of computer science, improves how computers manage powerful GPUs by dynamically sharing and scheduling resources as tasks change. This means AI programs and other heavy-duty applications can run more smoothly and quickly. The technology adapts in real time to make the best use of available GPU power, helping businesses and researchers get more from their hardware. It supports flexible, scalable computing for today’s complex and fast-changing workloads.
Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Artist: : Lunar Years
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November 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The second nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is computer scientist Ming Liu, who designed a system that improves how computers manage powerful GPUs by dynamically sharing and scheduling resources as tasks change. #WisconsinInnovates
Jenny Gumperz works to understand the biology of human innate T lymphocytes to develop cellular immunotherapies using these unique immune cells. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gumperz/
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Jenny Gumperz works to understand the biology of human innate T lymphocytes to develop cellular immunotherapies using these unique immune cells. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/gumperz/
Emily Bick's research focuses on applied agroecology, digital entomology (through modeling and technology) and spatial population biology. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/bick/
November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Emily Bick's research focuses on applied agroecology, digital entomology (through modeling and technology) and spatial population biology. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/bick/
We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our second nominee, a computer scientist with a system that helps computers use GPUs more efficiently, making AI and other apps work better. #WisconsinInnovates
Dynamic GPU scheduling boosts AI performance
A system designed by Ming Liu, assistant professor of computer science, improves how computers manage powerful GPUs by dynamically sharing and scheduling resources as tasks change. This means AI programs and other heavy-duty applications can run more smoothly and quickly. The technology adapts in real time to make the best use of available GPU power, helping businesses and researchers get more from their hardware. It supports flexible, scalable computing for today’s complex and fast-changing workloads.
Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Artist: : Lunar Years
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November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We're counting down to the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards! Meet our second nominee, a computer scientist with a system that helps computers use GPUs more efficiently, making AI and other apps work better. #WisconsinInnovates
Robert McDermott's research group develops technologies to enable scaling to quantum processors involving thousands or millions of qubits. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadphysics.bsky.social @uwmadisonls.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/mcdermott/
November 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Robert McDermott's research group develops technologies to enable scaling to quantum processors involving thousands or millions of qubits. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadphysics.bsky.social @uwmadisonls.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/mcdermott/
Did you know it can take decades for a brilliant idea to reach the market? #WARFAccelerator shatters that timeline, turning "WOW" discoveries into "NOW" solutions. #WARF100 #SpeedToMarket #WisconsinInnovates https://warf.org/centennial
Getting to Market: WARF at 100
WARF at 100: Connecting university innovation with industry imagination
It can take years…a decade or more, even…for an idea to get to market.
If not properly nurtured, the time between discovery and real-world application can delay a solution to a vital problem and create a competitive disadvantage for those industries that want to deploy that solution.
At the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, “preparing to go to market” is the goal of the WARF Accelerator program, and speed to market is the value we bring. That involves:
- helping translate science into solutions for global impact;
- connecting project teams to industry partners, entrepreneurs or investors;
- and the creation of new startups.
#WARF100
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November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Did you know it can take decades for a brilliant idea to reach the market? #WARFAccelerator shatters that timeline, turning "WOW" discoveries into "NOW" solutions. #WARF100 #SpeedToMarket #WisconsinInnovates https://warf.org/centennial
Krishnan Suresh works on topology optimization, design for additive manufacturing, computational mechanics and high-performance computing. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmechengr.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/suresh/
November 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Krishnan Suresh works on topology optimization, design for additive manufacturing, computational mechanics and high-performance computing. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmechengr.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/suresh/
Aarushi Bhargava studies how ultrasound interacts with soft materials and leverages that understanding to develop innovative solutions in non-invasive therapy and targeted drug delivery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/bhargava/
November 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Aarushi Bhargava studies how ultrasound interacts with soft materials and leverages that understanding to develop innovative solutions in non-invasive therapy and targeted drug delivery. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/bhargava/
Christina Hull's lab focuses on understanding the fundamental biology of human fungal pathogens to help develop effective, life-saving antifungal treatments. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_hull/
October 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Christina Hull's lab focuses on understanding the fundamental biology of human fungal pathogens to help develop effective, life-saving antifungal treatments. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/ip_hull/
Soybeans from @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social, Soyoung Jung, Ray Collier, Shawn Kaeppler and Heidi Kaeppler could lead to soy-based food products that are both colorful and beneficial to cognitive function. @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates
Soybeans engineered for color and brain health
Botanists Hiroshi Maeda and Soyoung Jung collaborated with Ray Collier, Shawn Kaeppler and Heidi Kaeppler at the Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center to develop soybeans that produce high levels of betalain, a natural red pigment found in beets and some cactus fruit. This sustainable coloring could replace synthetic food dyes, which pose health and environmental risks. The soybeans also accumulate L-DOPA, a compound used in brain health supplements, raising the possibility of soy-based food products that are both colorful and beneficial to cognitive function.
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Artist: : Lunar Years
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October 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Soybeans from @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social, Soyoung Jung, Ray Collier, Shawn Kaeppler and Heidi Kaeppler could lead to soy-based food products that are both colorful and beneficial to cognitive function. @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates
Mahua Dey's translational research laboratory studies the immune response to malignant brain cancers (both primary and metastatic). #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/dey/
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Mahua Dey's translational research laboratory studies the immune response to malignant brain cancers (both primary and metastatic). #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/dey/
Interested in science careers? @uwmadison.bsky.social grad students and postdocs are invited to join us at the Discovery Building Nov. 19 to chat with scientists who have careers in policy.
Careers & Beers: Science and Policy - WARF
UW-Madison grad students and postdocs are invited to enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with community members and explore alternative science career options after graduate school through…
www.warf.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Interested in science careers? @uwmadison.bsky.social grad students and postdocs are invited to join us at the Discovery Building Nov. 19 to chat with scientists who have careers in policy.
Weiping Tang focuses on drug discovery—developing new therapeutics for the treatment of human illnesses like cancer, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tang/
October 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Weiping Tang focuses on drug discovery—developing new therapeutics for the treatment of human illnesses like cancer, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative diseases. #WARF100 @uwchancellor.bsky.social @uwmadpharmacy.bsky.social https://www.warf.org/commercialize/uw-madison-inventor-profiles/tang/
The first nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is a team from botany, WCIC, @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social, @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social that developed soybeans that produce high levels of betalain, a natural red pigment. @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates
Soybeans engineered for color and brain health
Botanists Hiroshi Maeda and Soyoung Jung collaborated with Ray Collier, Shawn Kaeppler and Heidi Kaeppler at the Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center to develop soybeans that produce high levels of betalain, a natural red pigment found in beets and some cactus fruit. This sustainable coloring could replace synthetic food dyes, which pose health and environmental risks. The soybeans also accumulate L-DOPA, a compound used in brain health supplements, raising the possibility of soy-based food products that are both colorful and beneficial to cognitive function.
Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
Artist: : Lunar Years
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The first nominee for the 2025 WARF Innovation Awards is a team from botany, WCIC, @uwmadisonpas.bsky.social, @uwmadisoncals.bsky.social that developed soybeans that produce high levels of betalain, a natural red pigment. @hiroshi-maeda.bsky.social #WisconsinInnovates