Zeb Girvin (Gellman) is a top finalist for the Reaxys Ph.D. Prize, which recognizes accomplished young chemists for their innovative and rigorous research and is the world’s most prestigious award for PhD students in the …
Month: September 2020
Construction Update 09/28/2020
Topping Out Ceremony. The Miron construction team topped out the new tower in August, hoisting a roof panel to the 10th floor with a small, ceremonial tree attached. Topping out means that the basic structure …
Shared protein fingerprint could simplify treatment of common inherited heart disease
In new research, University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists discovered that many different genetic mutations result in surprisingly similar changes to heart muscle proteins in patients with the most severe manifestations of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This shared protein fingerprint suggests that shared treatments could treat the disease.
Construction in Mathews, Daniels stairwells – III
Construction in the Mathews and Daniels stairwells will resume next week. A construction crew will core holes in stairwell landings and install electrical components of the fire sprinkler system. Schedule Sept 29 – Oct 12 …
Construction Update 09/21/2020
New Tower. Last week we reported on the exterior of the new tower. Work continues there, as shown by the first photo, taken from across University Avenue at 7:40 AM on Saturday. Workers on a …
Storeroom Reopens
The storeroom will reopen today as planned. In addition, we’ve added some time slots in the morning, 8am – 10am. Please continue to make appointments on the google sheet. Also, the storeroom will be closed …
Construction Update 09/14/2020
New Tower. The exterior of the new tower is changing every day. More windows and decorative surfaces continue to be installed. On the east (Mills-Street) side of the tower, the yellow debris chute has been …
Magnetic Resonance Facility Service Interruptions
The fire sprinkler installation project is coming Oct. 5 – Nov. 13 to the second floor of the Matthews building, which will heavily impact the research capabilities of the Magnetic Resonance Facility. During this time, the second …
Construction Activity Schedule
Colleagues, I have been asked to distribute the attached schedule of construction activities that will impact the existing chemistry building over the next 12 months. This schedule was presented at today’s department meeting. Of note: …