Elizabeth Liedhegner

Elizabeth Liedhegner is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, College of Health Sciences. She is actively involved in research on cellular signaling pathways and their role in disease and trauma, with a focus on oxidative stress and protein modifications. Her lab employs advanced techniques including live-cell imaging, immunofluorescent staining, and reporter assays to study disease mechanisms in both cellular and animal models.

Her research interests center on understanding how altered cellular signaling contributes to the development and progression of diseases. She investigates oxidative changes and protein function in conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), using neuronal cell models and mammalian systems. Her work bridges molecular biology and pathophysiology, aiming to uncover fundamental mechanisms underlying disease states.

The trends in her research, though not tied to specific publications in the provided text, indicate a strong focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease, particularly through the lens of stress-induced signaling changes. Her methodologies emphasize real-time cellular analysis and molecular pathway mapping.

Scientific Awards:

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Elizabeth Liedhegner mentors students in the Biomedical Sciences MS and Health Sciences PhD programs at UWM, indicating an active role in graduate education and research training. While no specific grants are mentioned, her research program likely involves external funding given the scope of her experimental work and lab presence. She maintains a dedicated research laboratory, supporting student training and independent investigation in cellular signaling and disease mechanisms.

Labs & Teams:

• Liedhegner Lab, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
• Member of the Biomedical Sciences research team, College of Health Sciences