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Vanessa Mbuyi

Cellular and Molecular Biology

"At UW-La Crosse the professors are open to just being there for students. I think it is true when they say they put the students first."

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BIO news feed

By land and by water Posted 12:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 UWL camp brings freshwater science to life through lab and field experiences Read

From startups to family businesses, UWL alumni are making their mark in the Coulee Region.

Where Eagles take flight Posted 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 For these alumni, there’s no place like home for building a business Read

Beginning her second year in UWL's biology graduate program, Sadie Hickey is a UWL College of Science and Health graduate research fellow.

Orchid's hidden partner Posted 9:45 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026 Graduate research compares modern and historic orchid-fungi relationships across Wisconsin, Michigan Read

Charting the future of Lake Onalaska Posted 10:16 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Students explore lake's economic impact, public backing for conservation Read

Joseph Louis, a senior biology major, has served as a resident assistant in Reuter Hall for two years. In fall 2026, he will be an assistant hall director.

Finding home on campus Posted 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 UWL's Joseph Louis shares how resident assistants help students thrive Read

Graduate student seminar presentation flyer.

Rachel Zimmerman, M.S. Microbiology

Title: Bacterial adaptations to lead enrichment in the La Crosse River marsh

Major advisor: Dr. Bonnie Bratina