Dr. Michael Widlansky

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Widlansky is a prominent researcher at the UW Comprehensive Diabetes Center and a Northwestern Mutual Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine. His research interests primarily focus on the mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in individuals with diabetes. He explores the role of microRNAs in the regulation of vascular dysfunction associated with human cardiometabolic diseases. Additionally, his work investigates mitochondrial fission and fusion proteins that regulate vascular endothelial function. Furthermore, Widlansky studies the effects of probiotic supplementation on vascular function, specifically in the context of type 2 diabetes. His contributions to the field aim to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions for cardiovascular complications arising from diabetes.

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