The second annual Science Policy Symposium, organized by Catalyst for Science Policy (CaSP), centers around the theme: Leveraging Science and Technology to Benefit Marginalized Populations. This theme will serve to educate attendees on social issues they may not have been aware of and will connect them with relevant advocacy initiatives. Early bird registration is now …

Learn to Craft a Winning Elevator Pitch Monday, Sept. 9 | 5 – 7 pm Union South (Check TITU) | Personal Effectiveness | Communication Join Latino Professionals Association president, Nicole Sandoval, and the Multicultural Graduate Network (MGN) to learn how to craft a winning elevator pitch. Sandoval was named one of Madison InBusiness Magazine’s “40 Under 40” in 2019, …

Starting Strong and Staying on Track: Strategic Goals for Planning and Productivity Monday, Aug. 26 | 11 am – 12:30 pm 1310 Sterling Hall | Personal Effectiveness | Managing Projects and People  In this presentation for new and returning graduate students, Fatimah Williams, founder and CEO of Beyond the Tenure Track, will introduce you to holistic strategies and tools …

Careers in Drug Development:  Contract Research Organizations Wednesday August 21, 2019 Auditorium, 1111 Genetics-Biotechnology Center Panel Discussion 12:00pm. Networking Reception 1:00pm. Contract Research Organizations (CROs) play a critical role in the drug development pipeline. On behalf of their clients, CROs explore the initial feasibility and safety of new compounds, engage in pre-clinical and clinical trials research, …

“Howard Temin’s Legacy: Innovations in Virology” is a Satellite Symposium that will be held in conjunction with the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Virology (ASV) on July 20-24, 2019.  This one-day symposium will be held on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 – just prior to the start of the ASV general meeting.

Postdoctoral Research Position Tissue Engineering Models of Ovarian Cancer Metastasis Project Description A highly motivated individual is being sought for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the laboratories of Dr. Pamela Kreeger (www.kreegerlab.org) and Dr. Kristyn Masters (http://masterslab.engr.wisc.edu) to work on an NIH-funded project analyzing how ECM changes during ovarian cancer progression influence metastasis. The …

Register now for the UW–Madison LEaP Institute TA-LEaP is designed for teaching assistants and all graduate students interested in learning about teaching techniques. LEaP participants engage in a 2-day workshop designed to introduce them to the basic of teaching and learning using a curriculum developed and taught by the UW–Madison Teaching Academy. Participants will be introduced to …

Project Assistant Oncology 703 Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cell Biology Fall 2019 Responsibilities: Attend all lectures of Oncology 703 (Carcinogenesis and Tumor Cell Biology), assist with contacting instructors to assemble syllabus, track student attendance, assist with the preparation of class handouts, collect homework, assist with administering quizzes, assist with grades, assist instructors with uploading slides, be …

Robert F. Kalejta, PhD, will serve as co-leader of the Human Cancer Virology Program. His research focuses on determining the mechanisms of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication and pathogenesis, as well as using the virus as a tool to probe the pathways that lead to cell cycle progression and oncogenesis. Kalejta holds three R01s related to …