Wright Lab

Illuminating the inner-workings of bacterial and viral pathogens by cryo-electron microscopy

Dr. Jae Yang loading Cryo-samples into the Aquilos cryo-FIB-SEM.

Cryo-CLEM workflow for studies of mitochondria in virus-infected cells.

CbK bacteriophage that infects Caulobacter crescentus.

The Wright lab is in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and is affiliated with the Morgridge Institute for Research. We develop and use correlative and cryo-electron microscopy technologies to explore the nano-scale architecture of bacteria, viruses, and human cells. Our goal is to use this information to aid in the development of novel antimicrobials, therapeutics, and vaccines.

UW–Madison Science Events

  • October
    • October 8
      Ecological Restoration Work PartyArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie9:00 AM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
    • October 8
      ConifersArboretum Garden Tour1:00 PM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum
    • October 8
      Full Moon Night Walk8:30 PM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW–Madison Arboretum