Principle Investigator

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Deneen M Wellik

wellik@wisc.edu

Dr. Wellik is a lifelong Hox fan, loves science and really enjoys the critical thinking that comes with science. Outside of work, she has two adult daughters she love to visit and she like to garden and to cook.

Scientist

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Paul R van Ginkel

prvangin@wisc.edu

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Martha Echevarria-Andino

mlechevarria@wisc.edu

Martha is interested in understanding how Hox genes regulate skeletal stem cell fate. Outside of lab, she likes to cook and enjoy good coffee.

Graduate Students

Katharine Hubert

khubert@wisc.edu

BlueSky: @cripple-vs-stem.bsky.social

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Kat’s research focuses on elucidating the role of Hox11 genes in fracture repair using an in vivo fracture model, in combination with RNA-single cell sequencing, to uncover candidate downstream targets of Hox11 genes. Outside of lab, she likes to travel, make music (percussionist and future theremin player) , take pictures, compose, and spend time with her cats!

Anik Biswas

Post-Bacc Research Technicians

Jessica Magalski

jmagalski@wisc.edu

Jessica is a post-bacc research intern investigating how Hox11 contributes to muscle maintenance and development. Outside of lab, she likes to travel, spend time with her dogs, and drink coffee. 

 Undergraduates

Celina Lopez

cllopez4@wisc.edu

Celina is studying genetics, with an interest in Pharm-Tox. She is working to understand the role of Hox11 in fracture repair. Outside of the lab, Celina enjoys bodybuilding, cooking, hiking mountains, plants, and her pet cat.

Laura Hyde

lahyde@wisc.edu

Laura is studying Neurobiology and Gender and Women’s Studies. Outside the lab, she enjoys distance running, listening to live music, and spending lots of time outdoors.

Musab Mohamed

mmohamed9@wisc.edu

Musab is studying biology with the goal of attending medical school. Outside of the lab, he enjoys playing soccer, working out, and car spotting.

Former Lab Members

Julia Kuetemeyer

Lexi O’Connor

Corey Flynn

Aubrey McDermott

Muhang Li

Spencer Tye

Emma Daniels

Christina Guo