Principle Investigator
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
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
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!
Post-Bacc Research Technicians
Julia M Kuetemeyer
jkuetemeyer@wisc.edu
Julia is a post—bacc research technician in the Wellik lab working on Hox5 and its role in lung development. Outside of the lab Julia enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time at the Memorial Terrace!
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
Emma Jean Daniels
ejdaniels3@wisc.edu
Emma is studying genetics and 3D art. She is working to understand the role of Hox11 in skeletal stem/progenitor cell differentiation. Outside of lab, Emma enjoys spending time outside, hiking, music, and art.
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
Lexi O’Connor
Corey Flynn
Aubrey McDermott
Muhang Li
Spencer Tye
Christina Guo