Dr. Laura Hernandez

Professor

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Biography

Laura Hernandez is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she also serves as Vice-Chair of Research and Teaching. Her research focuses on lactation physiology, with significant contributions to the understanding of mammary gland function and milk production. She is affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and plays a key role in various academic committees, including the NIH ICER study section. Laura has an extensive background in physiological research, having completed her post-doctoral studies in Molecular Cellular Physiology at the University of Cincinnati and earning her PhD at the University of Arizona. Her mentorship extends to graduate courses and she co-directs the UW Post-baccalaureate Research Program. Laura has received several prestigious awards for her research and teaching, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of lactation research.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-Doctoral Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

Conducted research in Molecular Cellular Physiology.

Awards

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Extra Mile Award

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Physiology Award

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Mid-Career Vilas Associates Award

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Pound Research Award

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Vilas Faculty Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Foundation Scholar Award Production

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Faculty Fellow

Patents

Control Milk Production Mammary Gland Involution

U.S. Patent 8,133,916 2012-03-13

Innovation relating to mammary gland function during lactation.

Compositions methods improving lactation

U.S. Patent 9,585,870 2017-03-07

Methods for enhancing lactation and milk production.

Method Preventing Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Due to Use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) during Gestation

Patent Pending

Research related to pregnancy outcomes affected by SSRIs.

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