The Webb Lab

Dr. Bryn Webb is associate professor in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism and the UW Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine and Director of the Undiagnosed Disease Program. In addition, Webb serves as attending physician with clinical genetics privileges in the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, and she has the continuing role of adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Genetics and Genomics Science with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York). She is a board-certified pediatrician, clinical geneticist, and clinical molecular geneticist. She has a particular interest in undiagnosed rare disease, Moebius syndrome and related facial weakness conditions, and mitochondrial disorders.

bdwebb@wisc.edu

Jadin is a graduate of UW-Madison who completed her degree in Genetics & Genomics and Neurobiology.  She joined the UW Undiagnosed Disease Program in June 2022, where she works on identifying the genetic causes of rare disease through whole genome sequencing analysis. Jadin also serves as a primary point of contact for families, guiding them through the diagnostic process and providing support. Her research interests include rare disease genetics and improving diagnostic outcomes for undiagnosed patients. She will be attending a Doctor of Medicine program in Fall 2025.

jmheilmann@wisc.edu

Norman is a graduate of UW-Madison who completed his degree in Genetics and Genomics. Norman joined the lab as an undergraduate research assistant in January 2023 and then transitioned to a full time position following his graduation. Norman focuses on modeling mitochondrial diseases using human induced pluripotent stem cells and differentiating then into cortical neurons. He will be attending a Doctor of Medicine program in fall 2025.

norman.liu@pediatrics.wisc.edu

Sam graduated from UW Madison in 2020 with a BS in Neuroscience. Sam previously worked in the Carbone Cancer Center studying carcinogenesis in the prostate and mitochondrial disease. 

sam.hubbard@pediatrics.wisc.edu

Sophia is a graduate of UW-Madison who completed her degree in Genetics & Genomics with a certificate in Global Health. She will be pursuing a Masters in Genetic Counseling in the Fall of 2024 at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine. Her previous research experience included the study of multi-drug resistant infections as well as separately researching mechanisms responsible for the island syndrome in mice. Check out more about Sophia and her experiences by visiting her LinkedIn below. 

ssalemi@wisc.edu

Dannah is a Senior undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin - Madison majoring in microbiology with certificates in Global Health and Middle Eastern Studies. She plans to graduate in May 2025 and pursue an MD/MPH in the near future. Her previous research experience is in plant pathology studying fungal turfgrass pathogens. 

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alincoln3@wisc.edu

Noah is a junior undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin - Madison majoring in Biology and Environmental Sciences.

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Jacob is a Senior undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin - Madison double majoring in Biology and Conservation Biology. He plans to graduate in May 2025 and continue his education to pursue a PhD. His previous research experience is in reproductive physiology and neuroendocrinology studying polycystic ovary syndrome.

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Trisha is a Senior undergraduate at UW-madison, majoring in Biology and Latin, with a certificate in Biocore. She plans to graduate in May 2025 and pursue an MD. Her previous research is in studying mechanisms by which mutations in TFG lead to neurodegenerative disease

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Liv is a second-year undergraduate at UW-Madison, majoring in genetics & genomics. She has research experience studying antibiotic resistance in bacteria and, later, immunotherapy as cancer treatment. She plans to graduate in 2027 and pursue an MD. 

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