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Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen is an Assistant Professor at the UW Comprehensive Diabetes Center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her research primarily focuses on the role of O-GlcNAcylation and the impact of glucose levels on post-translational modifications. She has demonstrated that hyperglycemia in diabetes significantly influences O-GlcNAcylation levels, affecting dependent signaling pathways. Her research interests are particularly centered around understanding how gestational diabetes influences O-GlcNAcylation and its subsequent effects on metabolic outcomes in offspring. Additionally, she previously explored the effects of high glucose levels and nutrition in diabetes and its link to the development of colorectal cancer, showcasing how O-GlcNAcylation in the oncogene beta-catenin connects glucose imbalance to cancer development. She is also interested in investigating the impact of non-nutritive sweeteners during pregnancy on fetal health and nascent metabolism.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences