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The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. Academically, the college offers research-based, hands-on teaching of undergraduates; world-class graduate programs rich in research and project assistantships; and short courses, workshops and other programs. Our outreach activities bring the work of the college to Wisconsin businesses, organizations and communities throughout the state. Learn more about CALS.
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- Nov13 Study Abroad as a CALS Major Info Session
- Nov14 The Price of Milk A screening and panel discussion
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My lab has developed research tools to investigate bacterial communities and the molecules they produce to identify their function in disease, a foundational understanding that can lead to future cures.
Snehal Chaudhari
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Snehal Chaudhari
The community of microbes living in your intestines, the gut microbiome, feeds on nutrients and chemicals in what you eat and drink. It transforms in response to each meal. Over time, changes in your gut microbiome can significantly impact your health. Imbalances are associated with a wide array of diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Snehal Chaudhari, an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry, wants to know why and how the gut microbiome has such an oversized impact on disease. Working with researchers in the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and industry partners, she is investigating the compounds that gut-dwelling microbes produce. Her research will help develop ways to support human health and keep our gut microbiomes thriving.
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In early September, we gave a warm welcome to our new CALS students at @allencentennialgarden! We are so excited to be part of your college journey. Enjoy your first semester on campus! 👐
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The summer 2025 issue of Grow magazine is out now! Stories include digitized and transcribed Aldo Leopold journals, exploring support gaps for farmers’ childcare needs, the success and legacy of WARF, and so much more. Read it now at grow.cals.wisc.edu.
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The best way to understand ancient life on Earth is to replicate the conditions it survived in — and bacteriology professor Betül Kaçar is doing exactly that. She studies how microbes have evolved throughout history and is looking for clues to help us face today’s environmental challenges and prepare for what’s coming next.
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Congratulations to the UW–Madison Badger Pulling Team on their 6th place finish at the @asabeorg International Quarter-Scale Student Design Competition! The team also took home the Maneuverability Award, the Safety Award, and the Best Appearance Award. Great work! 💪🚜
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For decades, CALS has worked closely with family farms to ensure healthy potato harvests. Our researchers are tackling disease prevention and management and the Wisconsin Seed Potato Certification Program provides farmers with high quality seed stock. Together, we’re not just growing our food — we’re growing our futures at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. One Wisconsin. #OnWisconsin.
