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Curiosity-driven research explained: Basic science lays the foundation for life-saving discoveries
When scientists ask fundamental questions about life, biomedical breakthroughs follow — often at a distance. Why should we embrace the long, unpredictable path from curiosity to cure?
SCI Lab: Finding common ground on divisive science
As a scholar on societal perceptions of scientific research, Dominique Brossard focuses a lot of energy on divisive, challenging and controversial topics. But her ultimate goal is to find the "rock" we all stand together on.
Congratulations to our 2026 graduates
More than 20 members of the Morgridge Institute community graduated with degrees from University of Wisconsin–Madison this year. A few reflect on their time at Morgridge and shout out their mentors. We wish all the 2026 grads the best of luck on their journeys ahead!
Morgridge supporters experience a ‘Night in the Lab,’ Rowe Center edition
Dozens of donors and their guests gathered at the John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Center for Research in Virology on April 30 to get a hands-on, up-close look at Morgridge Institute science.