Research
Rooted in the common language of information, WID's research areas discover new theoretical and laboratory approaches to 21st-century challenges. Explore the Institute's research areas below or examine WID research publications.
Themes
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BIONATES
BIONATES researchers engineer biologically functional polymer and tissue scaffold environments to support cell growth, guide cell behavior, promote tissue regeneration and deliver life-saving drugs.
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Core Computational Technology
Acting as a connecting fabric across the Discovery building, the UW–Madison campus and the world, CCT develops computing frameworks and provides cyber tools to support WID’s data-intensive research.
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Epigenetics
Epigenetics examines how the epigenome—the layer of chemical information that sits on top of the genome—switches genes ‘on’ or ‘off’ and is controlled by outside factors such as lifestyle and diet.
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Living Environments Laboratory
The LEL works to advance the science of immersive virtual reality and design, while studying behavior and furthering health and innovative home care technologies.
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Optimization
Optimization employs mathematical models to discover more efficient ways to control and manage systems, ranging from radiation treatments to data centers and power networks.
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Systems Biology
Combining mathematical modeling, computer simulations and laboratory experiments, scientists study how genes and molecules work within organisms, and how organisms evolve within diverse communities.
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