Morgridge Institute for Research
@morgridgeinstitute.bsky.social
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.
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/
Check out the other fantastic photos here: https://morgridge.org/story/best-of-the-fest-2025-wisconsin-science-festival-in-photos/
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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/
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
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
November 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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...
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...
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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...
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 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
Learn more: https://morgridge.org/feature/fluorescence-imaging-primer/?src=bluesky
November 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
Learn more: https://morgridge.org/feature/fluorescence-imaging-primer/?src=bluesky
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
October 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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
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. 📥
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September 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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/
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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/
September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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
Pierre Gillotay uses zebrafish to study spinal cord regeneration in the lab of @kenposs.bsky.social. He joined Morgridge in fall 2024 and quickly sensed a culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. Meet Pierre: https://morgridge.org/story/rising-sparks-pierre-gillotay-regenerative-biology/
August 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Pierre Gillotay uses zebrafish to study spinal cord regeneration in the lab of @kenposs.bsky.social. He joined Morgridge in fall 2024 and quickly sensed a culture that encourages curiosity and collaboration. Meet Pierre: https://morgridge.org/story/rising-sparks-pierre-gillotay-regenerative-biology/
NOW HIRING 🐠 Support regenerative biology research as an Aquaculture Service Engineer. Oversee maintenance and operation of our aquatics facility housing multiple fish species. Knowledge of recirculating aquaculture systems required. https://morgridge.org/job-posting/aquaculture-service-engineer/
August 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NOW HIRING 🐠 Support regenerative biology research as an Aquaculture Service Engineer. Oversee maintenance and operation of our aquatics facility housing multiple fish species. Knowledge of recirculating aquaculture systems required. https://morgridge.org/job-posting/aquaculture-service-engineer/
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/
Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
July 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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/
Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
A treasure trove of hands-on science experiences await K-12 students who visit @uwmadison.bsky.social. A Morgridge-UW partnership helps make science more accessible for their field trips. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/morgridge-uw-partner-to-supercharge-field-trip-experiences-for-kids/
July 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A treasure trove of hands-on science experiences await K-12 students who visit @uwmadison.bsky.social. A Morgridge-UW partnership helps make science more accessible for their field trips. Read more: https://morgridge.org/story/morgridge-uw-partner-to-supercharge-field-trip-experiences-for-kids/
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/
Didn't get it? Subscribe now to receive our future newsletters. https://morgridge.org/news/spark/
June 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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/
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Congress is considering substantial cuts to the NIH and the NSF that will jeopardize America's place as global leader in innovation. Visit our new webpage and use your voice to help us protect American research: https://morgridge.org/research/protecting/
June 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Congress is considering substantial cuts to the NIH and the NSF that will jeopardize America's place as global leader in innovation. Visit our new webpage and use your voice to help us protect American research: https://morgridge.org/research/protecting/
Scientists with the global @ehtelescope.bsky.social project have learned new secrets about the #BlackHole at the center of our Milky Way, with the help of high-throughput #computing advances pioneered here in Wisconsin.
Read more: morgridge.org/story/throug...
Read more: morgridge.org/story/throug...
June 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Scientists with the global @ehtelescope.bsky.social project have learned new secrets about the #BlackHole at the center of our Milky Way, with the help of high-throughput #computing advances pioneered here in Wisconsin.
Read more: morgridge.org/story/throug...
Read more: morgridge.org/story/throug...
Our Community Engagement team is hard at work developing interactive opportunities to fuel your curiosity.
Join us Jun. 9 at 1 p.m. at Mount Horeb Public Library and get HANDS ON to learn about stem cell research. Plus, Q&A w/CEO Brad Schwartz!
Register here: mhpl.org/stem-cells
Join us Jun. 9 at 1 p.m. at Mount Horeb Public Library and get HANDS ON to learn about stem cell research. Plus, Q&A w/CEO Brad Schwartz!
Register here: mhpl.org/stem-cells
June 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Our Community Engagement team is hard at work developing interactive opportunities to fuel your curiosity.
Join us Jun. 9 at 1 p.m. at Mount Horeb Public Library and get HANDS ON to learn about stem cell research. Plus, Q&A w/CEO Brad Schwartz!
Register here: mhpl.org/stem-cells
Join us Jun. 9 at 1 p.m. at Mount Horeb Public Library and get HANDS ON to learn about stem cell research. Plus, Q&A w/CEO Brad Schwartz!
Register here: mhpl.org/stem-cells
HIRING! We're looking for an assistant professor/investigator to lead metabolism-focused research @morgridgemeta.bsky.social through a joint tenure track position with UW–Madison @bmolchem.bsky.social. Join our team! https://morgridge.org/job-posting/assistant-professor-in-metabolism-research/
May 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
HIRING! We're looking for an assistant professor/investigator to lead metabolism-focused research @morgridgemeta.bsky.social through a joint tenure track position with UW–Madison @bmolchem.bsky.social. Join our team! https://morgridge.org/job-posting/assistant-professor-in-metabolism-research/
#NowHiring Are you skilled at making/maintaining connections, organizing/presenting information, and driving results to meet deadlines? Join our team to support
@bioimagingna.bsky.social as an associate director. Full benefits and Madison-based.
APPLY NOW: morgridge.org/job-posting/...
@bioimagingna.bsky.social as an associate director. Full benefits and Madison-based.
APPLY NOW: morgridge.org/job-posting/...
April 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
#NowHiring Are you skilled at making/maintaining connections, organizing/presenting information, and driving results to meet deadlines? Join our team to support
@bioimagingna.bsky.social as an associate director. Full benefits and Madison-based.
APPLY NOW: morgridge.org/job-posting/...
@bioimagingna.bsky.social as an associate director. Full benefits and Madison-based.
APPLY NOW: morgridge.org/job-posting/...
Most of the great medical advances have arisen from a simple question: How does the biology work? At Morgridge, we are after those fundamental questions.
Our CEO Brad Schwartz shared his thoughts about the value of curiosity-driven research. Read his message here: morgridge.org/story/curios... 🔬
Our CEO Brad Schwartz shared his thoughts about the value of curiosity-driven research. Read his message here: morgridge.org/story/curios... 🔬
February 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Most of the great medical advances have arisen from a simple question: How does the biology work? At Morgridge, we are after those fundamental questions.
Our CEO Brad Schwartz shared his thoughts about the value of curiosity-driven research. Read his message here: morgridge.org/story/curios... 🔬
Our CEO Brad Schwartz shared his thoughts about the value of curiosity-driven research. Read his message here: morgridge.org/story/curios... 🔬
In 2025 we will continue to fulfill our mission to pursue fearless science in creative ways — from fundamental discoveries in biology, to talented additions to our team, to events that advance our fields and inspire the next generation.
Tell us: What does FEARLESS SCIENCE mean to you?
Tell us: What does FEARLESS SCIENCE mean to you?
January 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In 2025 we will continue to fulfill our mission to pursue fearless science in creative ways — from fundamental discoveries in biology, to talented additions to our team, to events that advance our fields and inspire the next generation.
Tell us: What does FEARLESS SCIENCE mean to you?
Tell us: What does FEARLESS SCIENCE mean to you?