UWGB Human Biology

Science meets creativity 🧬✨
Human Biology students Eddy Laning and Megan Heisz are also talented artists, blending analytical thinking with creative expression at their Senior Exhibitions.
We love seeing where STEM and art collide 💥

Thinking about Grad School options or unsure which program is meant for you? Consider the Grad School Workshop presented by the UWGB Graduate Study Admissions! Use the link below to register for the event!

Link: https://uwgreenbay.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aXawHKICNh0NGui

Questions? [email protected] or call (920) 465-2648.

Join us next Monday, March 6th at 3:30 in MAC 210, for the HUB Seminar! Two UWGB Alumni, Noah Koenigs and Nikki Messick, will be talking about their post-grad research experiences! For this great opportunity for students considering research, Tribeta will also be providing pizza!

Noah Koenigs is a 3rd year PhD candidate at the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program at Ohio State University. Noah is a 2022 UWGB graduate studying human natural killer (NK) cell development using state-of-the-art flow cytometry techniques paired with molecular approaches.

Nikki Messick is a research intern at the Human Oncology Department at UW-Madison. Nikki is a 2024 UWGB graduate working in the Human Oncology department at UW-Madison researching centrosome amplification and radiation sensitivity and how it could be used to personalize cancer therapy.

Interested in Scientific Illustration? The UWGB Scientific Illustration Club is hosting professional illustrator, Rebecca Jabs, Thursday, February 19th at 5:30 in MAC 212! Ms. Jabs has trained at a variety of scientific institutions around the country, teaches workshops on illustration, and has publishes extensively in the field of natural history. She recently contributed the illustrations for Wisconsin’s Wild Lakes: A Guide to the Last Undeveloped Natural Lakes by Wisconsin naturalist, John Bates.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

Calling all students! UWGB is conducting dental research and participants are needed. If you are interested, and meet the qualifications, please use the QR code or email directly Dr. Tharmabalan or Dr. Van Den Elzen for questions/signing up! 🦷🧪💚

Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy shared his highly interesting research on nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics, Monday, February 9th. His talk included how genetic variation and dietary factors interact and influence health. The HUB Department wants to thank Dr. El-Sohemy for coming in! 🧬🔬🧪🥙

The Human Biology and Nutritional Science Departments are co-collaborating for the first Seminar of the year, Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:45 to 2:15 pm in MAC 210! Guest speaker Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD is a Professor and Associate Chair at the University of Toronto – Nutrition Sciences Department. He specializes in using genetic testing to create personalized nutrition plans! 🥗Description of Presentation:
There is increasing awareness among researchers, educators, healthcare professionals and consumers that the one-size-fits-all, population-based approach to nutritional guidance is inefficient and sometimes ineffective. Genetic differences can explain individual differences in response to various dietary factors and randomized controlled trials show that DNA-based dietary recommendations can improve compliance. With increasing awareness and demand for genetic testing, there is a need for healthcare professionals to have sufficient knowledge to understand and determine the benefits and limitations of the science and testing. 🥗Learning Objectives:
· Understand how genetic variation impacts nutritional requirements.
· Learn how to identify relevant genetic markers with clinical relevance.
· Recognize the benefits and limitations of consumer genetic testing and understand what genetic tests can and cannot reveal about a person’s health and dietary recommendations.

Make sure to stop by Orgsmorg, Tuesday (2/3) from 3-6PM in the Phoenix Rooms! Joining clubs can be a great resource when it comes to applying to grad programs related to HUB careers, as well as bios connections, and can help prepare for students for success. We hope to see you there! 💚

Welcome back to school! The Human Biology Department hopes everyone had an amazing first day to the Spring Semester!💚 Comment below what class you’re looking most forward to this semester!