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Meet Julia Nepper, Lab Manager in the Chevrette Lab here at WID! 🔬 This post continues our Faces of Discovery series, sharing the people, stories, and impact behind the research happening here at WID. In the Chevrette Lab, Julia works on bacteria and metabolism, using computational tools to study the chemicals that bacteria produce. This research helps uncover compounds that could lead to new treatments, since many pharmaceuticals, including drugs for infections, cancer, and immunocompromised patients, are derived from chemicals made by bacteria. The lab takes an interdisciplinary approach, combining microbiology, chemistry, and computer-based methods like machine learning to better understand how bacteria function, evolve, and adapt. Julia’s advice for those starting out in science: failure is part of the process. Discovery comes from trying what has never been done before, learning from what does not work, and continuing to push forward. Stay tuned to meet more WIDites and learn more about the science happening in our labs! 🔎🥼🔬
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery operates with a dynamic, around-the-clock energy, fostering an environment of constant innovation. From late-night breakthroughs to collaborative experimentation, and global knowledge sharing over zoom, our interdisciplinary hub is always abuzz with activity. Would you like a glimpse into the exciting work that takes place within a 24-hour period? 😉
Join us for our final seminar of the semester on May 22nd at 10am. Nan Li, 2026 Vilas Associate award winner, speaks on 'Visual science communication in the age of AI!' Introduced by WID faculty member Karen Schloss. Open to the public.
The Wisconsin Institute for Discovery operates with a dynamic, around-the-clock energy, fostering an environment of constant innovation. From late-night breakthroughs to collaborative experimentation, and global knowledge sharing over zoom, our interdisciplinary hub is always abuzz with activity. Would you like a glimpse into the exciting work that takes place within a 24-hour period? 😉