Biography
Josie is a graduate student in the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB) at UW-Madison. In 2016, Josie graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Biochemistry. At GVSU, Josie conducted research with Dr. Rachel Powers where she studied novel boronic acid inhibitors for the class D beta-lactamase OXA-24 to combat antibiotic resistance. Her experiences in undergraduate research and the desire to make science accessible to everyone inspired her to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. Josie’s research interests and fascination with live imaging of neurons during her rotation led her to join the Wildonger lab, where she studies the localization of pain-sensing ion channels in sensory neurons in Drosophila. Outside of the lab, Josie enjoys teaching undergraduate students, volunteering and planning science outreach events in the community, oil painting, science graphic design, and hiking with her husband (Josh) and dog (Summer).
Publications
*note that Josie's maiden name is Werner.
Thomas NE, Wu C, Morrison EA, Robinson AE, Werner JP, Henzler-Wildman KA. (2018). The C terminus of the bacterial multidrug transporter EmrE couples drug binding to proton release. J Biol Chem. 293(49):19137-19147.
Werner JP, Mitchell JM, Taracila MA, Bonomo RA, Powers RA. (2017). Exploring the potential of boronic acids as inhibitors of OXA-24/40 β-lactamase. Protein Sci. 26(3):515-526.
Contact
Get in touch with Josie: Josie email
Josie LinkedIN
Josie is a graduate student in the Integrated Program in Biochemistry (IPiB) at UW-Madison. In 2016, Josie graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Biochemistry. At GVSU, Josie conducted research with Dr. Rachel Powers where she studied novel boronic acid inhibitors for the class D beta-lactamase OXA-24 to combat antibiotic resistance. Her experiences in undergraduate research and the desire to make science accessible to everyone inspired her to pursue a PhD in Biochemistry. Josie’s research interests and fascination with live imaging of neurons during her rotation led her to join the Wildonger lab, where she studies the localization of pain-sensing ion channels in sensory neurons in Drosophila. Outside of the lab, Josie enjoys teaching undergraduate students, volunteering and planning science outreach events in the community, oil painting, science graphic design, and hiking with her husband (Josh) and dog (Summer).
Publications
*note that Josie's maiden name is Werner.
Thomas NE, Wu C, Morrison EA, Robinson AE, Werner JP, Henzler-Wildman KA. (2018). The C terminus of the bacterial multidrug transporter EmrE couples drug binding to proton release. J Biol Chem. 293(49):19137-19147.
Werner JP, Mitchell JM, Taracila MA, Bonomo RA, Powers RA. (2017). Exploring the potential of boronic acids as inhibitors of OXA-24/40 β-lactamase. Protein Sci. 26(3):515-526.
Contact
Get in touch with Josie: Josie email
Josie LinkedIN