Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

Jack Ma advances 3-D semiconductor heterostructures from the fundamental level toward practical applications by employing the most diverse types of semiconductors in the world. "Jack is advancing research in 3-D semiconductor heterostructures to diversify their applications and increase their capabilities. We believe his work has the ability to change the market," says Jeanine Burmania, WARF senior director of IP and licensing. #WARF100 UW-Madison Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering UW-Madison College of Engineering https://lnkd.in/gN2cn2-A

Joshua Coon facilitates the expedient, comprehensive analysis of proteins and metabolites by innovating new mass spectrometric technologies and applying these techniques to advance biomedical research. "Josh has unique vision into how complex analysis and instrumentation can be applied to how we harness biology to positively affect human health. His group offers elegant solutions that companies recognize as such," says Jennifer Gottwald, WARF director of licensing. #WARF100 UW-Madison Department of Biomolecular Chemistry UW School of Medicine and Public Health Morgridge Institute for Research https://lnkd.in/gX2apNpf

Are you a UW–Madison Graduate School student or postdoc interested in science careers? Join us Oct. 22 at the Discovery Building to chat with scientists who have careers in sales & marketing: ✳️ Robin Sutka, senior account manager - chromatography and mass spectrometry products, Thermo Fisher Scientific ✳️ Peter Luong, biosciences sale specialist, Nikon Microscope Solutions Enjoy drinks and appetizers while networking with community members and explore alternative science career options after graduate school through informal conversations. Registration requested: https://lnkd.in/gtguh_hz

Why work with WARF? We believe that innovation thrives through collaboration. Our partners, from startups to industry leaders, share how working with WARF has helped them bring ideas to life. These testimonials reflect a shared commitment to progress, partnership and possibility.

Audrey Gasch's lab works with budding yeast, a model organism used to study and understand fundamental principles of how cells work. Projects include understanding how cells respond to stressful conditions and fundamental principles of stress biology, which is related to aging and disease. The lab also uses that knowledge to engineer yeast for better industrial uses, with WARF’s support. The Gasch Lab is part of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC), applying basic knowledge to applied projects. "Audrey studies a relatively simple model organism, but the resulting research projects and innovations can be applied to commercial needs in vastly broad areas of biology. She looks for the applications in the fundamental discoveries," says Jennifer Gottwald, WARF director of licensing. #WARF100 UW School of Medicine and Public Health https://lnkd.in/gj3wkNgd

Irwin Goldman breeds and conducts research on carrots, onions and table beets. "Though his expertise stretches well beyond beets, Prof. Goldman has prompted consumers to look at beets in a new way and appreciate the complex variety of their colors and flavors. He’s known for his bright, colorful palette of beets, but his impact will continue through the teachings of his students. It is evident in every project he shares with us that they are his true priority," says Emily Bauer, WARF director of licensing. #WARF100 Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences https://lnkd.in/gDkNUHqN

Hongrui Jiang's research interests include micro/nano sensors and actuators, biological MEMS (BioMEMS) and optical MEMS (or Micro Opto Electro Mechanical Systems – MOEMS), microfluidics, lab on chips, smart materials and micro- and nanostructures, stimuli-responsive polymers, nano-scale surface engineering, and solar energy harvesting and storage. "Professor Jiang is a dedicated researcher and inventor. We are excited to partner with industry to commercialize their technologies," says Michael Carey, WARF licensing manager. #WARF100 UW-Madison Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering UW-Madison College of Engineering https://lnkd.in/gtC67i_f

In a new #WisconsinIngenuity essay, WARF CEO Erik Iverson and GE HealthCare’s Jason Polzin reflect on a powerful collaboration that has turned scientific breakthroughs into clinical impact.   From early access to imaging technologies to a thriving talent pipeline, discover how the GE HealthCare-University of Wisconsin-Madison-WARF partnership is a national model for translational research: https://lnkd.in/gt4qmMCz   And find all of the essays in our #WisconsinIngenuity series at https://lnkd.in/gdagrh22   #WARF100

Jeffrey Endelman conducts innovative research on potato breeding and genetics and releases new varieties for commercial adoption. "Jeff has used his interdisciplinary background to take a truly innovative approach to plant breeding. His collaborations span academics, government agencies and industry leaders, and his program is a fantastic demonstration of university/industry relationships improving the global food supply. We are fortunate to have Jeff here at UW!" says Emily Bauer, WARF director of licensing. #WARF100 Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences https://lnkd.in/gVKG-QGc

Kyoung-Shin Choi’s research focuses on developing new electrodes, catalysts and processes for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical applications critical to creating a sustainable future. These applications include solar fuel production, electrochemical biomass upgrading to fuels and chemicals, and electrochemical water treatment and resource recovery. "Kyoung-Shin’s research focus addresses big problems that industry, and the human race, need solved. She balances her scientific acumen with real world financial constraints that her industrial partners face," says Jennifer Gottwald, WARF director of licensing. #WARF100 UW-Madison Department of Chemistry UW-Madison College of Letters & Science https://lnkd.in/g35wyM9S