Dr. Joseph Pierre

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph Pierre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research primarily focuses on the gut microbiome, nutrition, and intestinal physiology as they relate to disease. Dr. Pierre's laboratory addresses a range of basic, translational, and clinical research questions, utilizing experimental models that include bariatric surgery, parenteral and enteral nutrition, gnotobiotics, and organoid approaches. His team performs microbiome community computational analyses and culturing techniques to investigate host-microbial interactions. From a nutritional standpoint, he is particularly interested in the role of dairy products in supporting human health and nutrition, as well as discovering novel uses of dairy components in the treatment of diseases.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences