Dr. Joan Jorgensen, Assistant Professor
Joined ERP Program: 2008.
Department:Comparative Biosciences, Lab Website
Mailing Address: 4354C Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706
Telephone: (608) 890-2337
E-mail:jsjorgensen@wisc.edu
Background:
| Institution | Degree | Year | Field of Study |
| University of WI- Madison | B.S. (Honors) | 1988 | Biochemistry |
| University of WI - Madison | DVM (Honors) | 1993 | Veterinary Medicine |
| Case Western Reserve University | Ph.D. | 2001 | |
| Case Western Reserve | Post-doctoral Fellow | 2001-2002 | Reproductive and Molecular Endocrinology |
Professional Experience:
2002-Present |
Assistant Professor, University of WI-Madison, School of Veterinary Medince, Dept. of Comparative Biosciences |
Honors and Awards:
- Board Certified - ACVIM, Large Animal Medicine
Research Statement:
The Jorgensen lab uses cell and molecular biology tools to identify genes that are sexually dimorphic during sex differentiation, characterize their functional significance, and finally, understand how they are regulated. Currently, we are focusing on two genes: steroidogenic factor 1 (Sf1) and Iroquois homeobox factor 3 (Irx3).
Current Grant Funding:
| Funding Period | Project |
Current Students:
| Samantha Lewis | PhD | srlewis2@wisc.edu |