Ricki Colman

Ricki Colman is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology, affiliated with the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center. His research focuses on caloric restriction’s effects on aging and metabolism in non-human primates, particularly rhesus monkeys and marmosets. He has developed standardized metabolic assessment techniques and investigates early-life developmental impacts through marmoset models.

• Education: BA in Biology/Anthropology (Washington University, 1991), PhD in Biological Anthropology (UW-Madison, 1998).
• Joined the ERP Program in 2017; taught Advanced Responsible Conduct of Research.

Research emphasizes translational aging studies, including caloric restriction’s role in delaying disease onset and extending lifespan. Recent work explores marmoset models for pediatric obesity and brain development. His lab integrates multiomics and neuroimaging approaches to study sarcopenia, cognitive aging, and metabolic syndrome.

Key collaborations include NIH-funded grants (e.g., NICHD R01 on dietary fat ratios’ effects on depression in marmosets). Past advisee: Gabriela de Faria Oliveira (MS).

Labs/Teams: Wisconsin National Primate Research Center, leading marmoset and rhesus monkey studies on aging, metabolism, and neurobehavioral outcomes.