From Bench to Bedside

Whether in the laboratory or at the computer, researchers at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine tackle some of the most vexing problems in medicine.

They lead programs to investigate the cellular and molecular underpinnings of disease, assess new therapies and tests, and improve the effectiveness of health care systems.

Research Training

Our Physician-Scientist Training Program (PSTP) provides MD/PhD graduates with condensed clinical training in internal medicine and the trainee's future subspecialty, followed by postdoctoral research training.

We also offer National Institutes of Health-funded T32 training grants that provide formal research training for predoctoral and postdoctoral students.

Research by the Numbers

$95M
in extramural grants in FY24
14th
in the nation
for NIH funding to departments of internal medicine in 2024
865
published papers in 2024
530
studies currently underway
Zhouyuan Shen, a research assistant in Dr. Mark Burkard's lab, looks through a gel at the lab bench

Research News

Books on shelves

What we published in April 2025

Dr. Majid Afshar

Study: AI screening tool helps refer patients for opioid use disorder treatment

Research signage on a wooden wall

UW Department of Medicine ranked 14th in the nation for NIH funding

Drs. Rozalyn Anderson and Luigi Puglielli in the lab
Drs. Rozalyn Anderson and Luigi Puglielli in the lab

Innovate With Us

No matter where you are in your career, our department's robust environment—and our partnerships with the world-class UW-Madison—will help you launch and maintain a successful research program.