We were delighted to host Yvonne Frerichs this summer as a participant in the UWCCC SCORE program. Yvonne conducted an investigation of preanalytical factors affecting cfDNA detection in plasma-separating dried blood spots. Yvonne returns to …
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Elise departs for graduate school
We are so proud to share that Elise Dietmann is heading off to the University of Pennsylvania to begin her graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering! During her time with the Murtaza Lab, Elise played a …
Welcome new arrivals!
We are thrilled to welcome three new members to the Murtaza Lab team! Master’s candidate Maheen Zakaria, MBBS, will be working toward her degree in ICTR’s Clinical Investigation Program. Undergraduate research assistant Ryann Wesley, a …
Samanyu receives the Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Congratulations to Samanyu for receiving the Hilldale Undergraduate Research Fellowship! This award provides undergraduates the opportunity to complete an independent research project under the mentorship of UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff. This is Sam’s second …
Samanyu receives the Mary Shine Peterson Undergraduate Award
Murtaza Lab undergraduate research assistant Samanyu Jadhav has been awarded the Mary Shine Peterson Undergraduate Award. This prestigious undergraduate award recognizes UW–Madison Department of Biochemistry undergraduate students with demonstrated excellence in research. The award provides financial …
Sam and Mila present at UW Undergraduate Research Symposium
Mila Gille and Samanyu Jadhav, our undergraduate research assistants, presented their latest findings at the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium. Kudos to them for their hard work, dedication, and excellent presentations!
New publication: Comparative Analysis of Cell-Free DNA Fragmentation Patterns in Canines with Sarcoma and Tumor-Free Canines and Humans
We’re excited to share another publication from our group to start off 2026: Comparative Analysis of Cell-Free DNA Fragmentation Patterns in Canines with Sarcoma and Tumor-Free Canines and Humans. This study examines how plasma cell-free …
Murtaza Lab presents at annual Department of Surgery annual research summit
Muhammed Talha Nawaz and Elise Dietmann gave a talk and a shark tank pitch respectively at the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery Research Summit Many Murtaza Lab members also presented posters at the event. …
Amanda awarded Badger Challenge Grant!
UW Cellular and Molecular Pathology PhD candidate Amanda Schussman has been awarded a Badger Challenge Grant to support her research in the Murtaza Lab. The grant provides funding to advance innovative, student-driven research projects and …
Murtaza Lab attends CNAPS in Hong Kong
Murtaza Lab members travelled to Hong Kong this winter for the 14th annual symposium on Circulating Nucleic Acids in Plasma and Serum. Hosted by Dennis Lo, the impressive conference brought together international leaders to share advances …