UW–Madison fosters a highly collaborative research environment that bridges disciplines, departments, and communities. From interdisciplinary centers to shared research facilities and campus-wide initiatives, collaboration is woven into the fabric of the university’s mission to solve complex global challenges. This spirit of cooperation not only accelerates discovery but also enriches the academic experience, making UW–Madison a hub for transformative research and inclusive scholarly engagement.
Explore some of the collaborative efforts of Nutrition and Metabolism faculty trainers, many of whom are also T32 Metabolism and Nutrition Training Program faculty trainers.
The regulation of cancer and aging by methionine
Trainers Dudley Lamming, Vincent Cryns, and John Denu are utilizing methionine restriction (MR) as a geroprotective treatment paradigm, determining the effect of MR on cancer frequency, type, and the epigenome.
Safer mTOR inhibition for human geroprotection
Trainers Dudley Lamming and Adam Konopka’s study dosing regimens of rapamycin and rapamycin analogs that selectively inhibit mTORC1 and safely modify the fundamental biology of aging in humans.
Evaluation of Vitamin A Absorption From Fortified Bouillon
Trainers Sherry Tanumihardjo and Luke Funk’s clinical trial measures how well different formulations of vitamin A are absorbed by the body when they are added to bouillon (broth) as vitamin A palmitate.
Dietary Tripropionin Supplementation to Reduce Adiposity and Improve Glucose Homeostasis
Trainers Federico Rey and Eric Yen patented a method for reducing adiposity and promoting glucose homeostasis through consumption of tripropionin.
Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center
The new Center’s goal is to catalyze research at the interface of aging, metabolism and translation, building an environment and infrastructure that will have a significant impact locally and nationally.
Benefits of caloric restriction
Trainers Roz Anderson and Ricki Colman study the effects of caloric restriction on the healthspan and lifespan in primates.