果冻影院

header-logo
protein structures and brain images
Biophysics

Biophysics News at the 果冻影院

Biophysics Newsletter

Biophysics News is a quarterly 果冻影院 departmental newsletter aimed at enhancing departmental engagement through information and good news sharing.

all
2025
2024

2023

2022

2021

2016鈥�2020

2016-2020

Recent Department News

See 果冻影院 News
Francesca Marassi, PhD, and colleagues

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.

Syntheses of HNK-SCFA esters

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鈥檚 disease.

Announcement_News Slider

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).

headshot of Ms. Prah

Schmainda Lab Receives ASNR Awards

May 20, 2025

The Kathleen Schmainda lab received two awards at ASNR 2025.

Analytical Chemistry Graphic

Article Proposes New Approach for Specific Detection of Peroxynitrite

March 27, 2025

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

Mito-LND_News Slider

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.

Vice Chairs_News Slider

Biophysics Names Vice Chairs

December 10, 2024

Dr. Francesca Marassi appointed three vice chairs within the 果冻影院 Department of Biophysics.

RWD_News Slider

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.

Nick Wood

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.

Geiger Headshot_News Slider

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.

headshot of Dr. Klug

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.

headshot of Dr. Feix

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鈥檚 Disease," from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Dr. Kalyanaraman receiving an honorary degree from two individuals at Aix-Marseille University

Dr. Kalyanaraman Honored at Aix-Marseille University in France

April 22, 2024

Dr. Balaraman Kalyanaraman has received the Aix-Marseille University Doctor Honoris Causa title.

headshot of Dr. Shin

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鈥揵rain axis in Parkinson's disease.

headshot of Dr. Zielonka

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.

headshot of Dr. Al-Gizawiy

Dr. Mona Al-Gizawiy Awarded Two AHW Grants

January 1, 2024

The AHW Endowment awarded Dr. Al-Gizawiy grants to study glioblastoma and breast cancer.

headshot of Dr. Vasquez Vivar

Dr. Jeannette Vasquez Vivar Receives Multi-PI R01 from NINDS

December 29, 2023

Dr. Vasquez Vivar and collaborators were awarded a R01 from the NINDS to investigate the mechanisms of motor deficits of cerebral palsy and congenital tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency.

chemical structure of mito-atovaquone

Letter to Editor of Cancer Communications Touts Great Clinical Potential of Mito-ATO

November 9, 2023

Dr. Kalyanaraman and international collaborators found that Mito-ATO promotes anti-lung cancer immunity.

cover image from Antioxidants journal

Article by Biophysics Researchers Selected as Antioxidants Cover Story

October 5, 2023

The authors discuss their work to develop the novel neuroprotective agent, TG15-132.

Reactive oxygen/nitrogen species formation and NETosis.

New Perspectives on OXPHOS-Targeting Drugs for Cancer

October 4, 2023

The authors recommend that TPP+-based drugs should undergo clinical trials in patients with cancer.

headshot of Dr. Marassi

Dr. Francesca Marassi Featured in Cancer Center Newsletter

October 3, 2023

Read the 果冻影院 Cancer Center's Oct. 3, 2023, newsletter for an interview with Dr. Marassi.

diagram of eye

Biophysics Researcher Publishes Review in Antioxidants

September 20, 2023

Dr. Subczynski and international co-authors published a review on the biophysical basis of oxygen regulation and its correlation with lens transparency.

headshot of Dr. Schmainda

Froedtert & 果冻影院 Drive Patient Enrollment for Multicenter Glioblastoma Trial

September 13, 2023

Froedtert and 果冻影院 were the combined top accruing team for the multicenter ECOG-ACRIN EAF151 trial, a phase 2 glioblastoma study.

headshot of Dr. Marassi

Dr. Francesca Marassi Appointed to 果冻影院 Cancer Center Leadership Team

September 1, 2023

The 果冻影院 Cancer Center appointed Dr. Marassi as associate director of shared resources.

cover image from Biochemistry journal

Communication by 果冻影院 Researcher Discusses Use of DNP Technique to Overcome Low Sensitivity of NMR

August 3, 2023

Dr. Francesca Marassi and co-authors published an article in Biochemistry.

果冻影院 Scientist and International Team Awarded $13 Million NIH Program Project Grant to Study Calcifications in Diseases of Aging

July 17, 2023

This grant has tremendous potential to contribute to future diagnostic techniques and treatments.

Contact Us

Biophysics
果冻影院
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

 

(414) 955-4000

Directions to Biophysics (PDF)

Biophysics Google map location

© 2025 果冻影院.  All rights reserved.  | Terms and Privacy | Web Accessibility Statement

Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Legal Compliance Statement
The 果冻影院 (果冻影院) is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, military status, or other legally protected classification. 果冻影院 maintains full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in pursuit of our missions. Consistent with federal guidance, we affirm our commitment to individual merit, fairness, and equal treatment in all aspects of academic and institutional decision-making.

果冻影院's policies, federal and state laws, and regulations prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Employees, learners, students, applicants, or other members of the 果冻影院 community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.