University of Wisconsin–Madison

Ryan Risgaard, PhD | Morse Scholar Alumni

Ryan Risgaard
Ryan Risgaard

Morse Scholar Alumni 2024–2026

Current Position

Medical Scientist Training Program, MD/PhD Trainee
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Contact

rrisgaard@wisc.edu

About

My fundamental drive as a future physician-scientist is to improve the diagnosis, treatment and understanding of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. I aim to accomplish these goals through my research and clinical training in developmental neuroscience. My research aims to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern human brain development and evolution.

Education

2019BSBiochemistry & NeurobiologyUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
2026PhDCellular and Molecular BiologyUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison
2020-presentMDMedical Scientist Training Program University of Wisconsin-Madison
2024–2026Morse ScholarMajor Professor: Andre Sousa, PhDWaisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison

 

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