Postdoctoral fellowships occupy an unusual space between being a graduate student and becoming an independent scholar. The postdoc stage is marked by a focus on refining research skills, expanding their knowledge-base, and developing key professional development skills (e.g., grant writing) needed to be an independent scientist. It can feel at times, like a second adolescence: a transitional phase defined by learning new skills, exploring new areas of research, and supported independence.
New AI tool enhances cell segmentation with gene expression data
At a Glance: SegJointGene is a new AI software developed by the lab of Daifeng Wang, PhD, that improves cell segmentation by integrating spatial information with gene expression data. A unique aspect of …
Ari Rosenberg, PhD – Slide of the Week
Neurons derived from human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) are valuable models for studying brain development and developing therapies
for brain disorders.
Crisis Prevention Summit brings providers together to strengthen support
Every year, the Collaborative Stabilization Coalition (CSC) of Greater Dane County gathers care providers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities or dementia for the Crisis Prevention Summit, a space to learn about how to help prevent or respond to a crisis. This year’s summit took place on March 23 at the Alliant Energy Center.
A legacy of support: Connie Stevens retires after decades of advocacy for families of children with hearing differences
After more than two decades of advocacy, collaboration, and compassionate support for families of children with hearing differences, Connie Stevens, MA, retired at the end of June 2026. A veteran support parent with Parents Reaching Out, a longtime collaborator with Wisconsin Sound Beginnings, and trusted voice for families across the state, Stevens leaves behind a legacy defined by connection, empathy, and impact.
Ben Parrell, PhD – Slide of the Week
Sensory errors, mismatches between predicted sensory outcomes of movement and reafferent sensory feedback, drive changes in the feedforward control of future motor behavior that correct for those errors.
Students are the lifeblood of science: How students contribute to and shape research
Science is not static. It constantly grows through curiosity, experimentation, and the continuous pursuit of new knowledge. Every question asked, every experiment conducted, and every discovery made build upon what came before it—moving science forward step by step. Students play a critical role in that process. They are not passive learners observing from the sidelines, but active contributors to research.
Family-Led Academic Grand (FLAG) Rounds: Family stories as a tool for teaching patient and family-centered care to medical trainees
FLAG Rounds were developed by Coleman and Danielle Gerber to use family faculty, or family members of children with complex medical needs as lecturers, and storytelling as a strategy to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitude in medical students and providers to dismantle ableism in pediatric care and partner with families in the care of their children.
Postdoc Excellence Awards highlight outstanding postdocs and faculty mentors
Link to the original article. The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association recognized six postdocs and three faculty with Postdoc Excellence Awards to acknowledge their excellence in mentoring, teaching, and service. The association, a volunteer-led advocacy group for …
GLEAM Study (Gaze-based Language Evaluation and Access in Motor Disability) (Hustad)
Help us learn about how well eye gaze methods work to measure word knowledge in children who have severe motor and communication difficulties.