Yanlong Zhu, PhD

Yanlong received his BS from University of Science and Technology of China. He came to Wayne State University to pursue his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, focusing on IRMPD action spectroscopy, computational chemistry and instrumentation. He joined the Ge group in 2018 and is focusing on top-down proteomics including both method development of multi-dimensional liquid chromatography strategies and instrumentation to implement new tandem mass spectrometry on the ultra-high-resolution mass spectrometer. He likes hiking and watching movies.

Email: yzhu353@wisc.edu

Kent Wenger
(Emeritus)

Kent received his B.S. in computer sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1990. Kent joined the lab in September 2018, and is working on the development of the MASH Explorer software, with plans to also work on metabolomics software in the future. He grew up in Green Bay, and has called Madison home for three decades. In his free time, Kent enjoys cycling and international travel (preferably combined); model railroading; long walks with his wife, Sue; and playing with his miniature schnauzer, Theo.

Email: rkwenger@wisc.edu

Zhan Gao, Post-doc

Zhan received his BS from Beijing University of Chemical Technology. He moved to Zhejiang University where he received his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, focusing on the use of mass spectrometry to identify glycan isomers. In 2022, he joined Ge group and currently focuses on high sensitivity single cell proteomics. He enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, and going to the gym.

Email: zgao269@wisc.edu

Holden Rogers, 5th Year
Chemistry Program

Holden received his B.S. in Biochemistry and B.A. in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2021. He joined the Chemistry PhD program in Fall of 2021 as part of the Analytical path. His current research focuses on the development and application of mass spectrometry (MS)-based top-down proteomics methods to characterize proteins that are critical to cardiac function and disease. His hobbies include playing golf and watching ice hockey.

Email: htrogers@wisc.edu

Hsin-Ju (Ruby) Chan, 4th Year
Chemistry Program

Hsin-Ju (Ruby) received her B.S. in Chemistry from National Tsing Hua University and M.S. in Chemistry from National Taiwan University. She joined the Chemistry Ph.D. program at UW-Madison in 2022 as an analytical chemistry student. She is currently interested in native top-down mass spectrometry and the application of nanomaterials in proteomics research. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her friends.

Email: hchan48@wisc.edu

Matthew Fischer, 4th Year
Chemistry Program

Matthew received a BA in Chemistry from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2022. He joined the UW Madison Chemistry PhD program as an analytical chemistry student in Fall 2022. He is currently interested in native protein separations. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys playing tennis and golf, learning new songs on the guitar, and reading history books.

Email: msfischer5@wisc.edu

Anna Grace Towler, 4th year
Chemistry Program

Anna Grace received her BS in Chemistry from William & Mary in Virginia in 2022. She joined the Chemistry PhD program at UW-Madison in Fall 2022 as an analytical chemistry student. Anna Grace is interested in multiomics and top-down mass spectrometry. She enjoys hiking, reading, and hanging out with her pets.

Email: atowler@wisc.edu

Mallory Wilson, 4th year
Chemistry Program

Mallory received her B.S. in chemistry from Indiana State University in 2022. She is part of the analytical chemistry PhD track at UW Madison. Mallory's research interests include method development for high sensitivity mass spectrometry. Outside of the lab, Mallory enjoys collecting plants, scratch cooking, and spending time outside (when it's warm).

Email: mcwilson5@wisc.edu

Liam Bandura, 3rd Year,
Chemistry Program

Liam received his BS in Biology & Chemistry at Marquette University in 2022. In 2023, Liam joined the Chemical Biology Ph.D. path at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His current research interests involve the application of mass-spectrometry and chemical biology techniques to probe molecular pathways to better understand them and their impact on disease. Outside the lab, Liam enjoys cooking, coffee, and a good cross-word puzzle.

Email: lbandura@wisc.edu

Andrew Perciaccante, 3rd Year,
Chemistry Program

Andrew received his BS in chemistry from the University of Georgia in 2022. After graduating, he was a postbaccalaureate researcher at the National Cancer Institute for a year. He joined the Analytical Path of the Chemistry PhD program at UW-Madison in the Fall of 2023. His research interests include developing and applying multiomic techniques to study disease. Outside of the lab, Andrew enjoys running, hiking, and watching hockey.

Email: perciaccante@wisc.edu

Bella Clemmer, 2nd Year,
Chemistry Program

Bella received her BS from Indiana University in 2024. She joined the UW- Madison Chemistry PhD program in 2024 as an analytical student. She is interested in using proteomics to better understand cardiovascular diseases and focusing on direct infusion mass spectrometry. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, playing guitar, running, and hiking.

Email: iclemmer@wisc

Thomas Weir, 2nd Year,
Chemistry Program

Thomas received his B.S. in Biochemistry from Indiana University in 2022. He then worked as a Scientist in Indianapolis at Eli Lilly until the Fall of 2024, when he joined the Chemistry PhD program at UW-Madison. He is currently interested in separations development and top-down mass spectrometry. In his free time, Thomas enjoys traveling to national parks, playing pickleball, and watching Formula 1 racing.

Email: tsweir@wisc.edu

Kwame Osei, 2nd Year,
Chemistry Program

Kwame received his BSc in Chemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He received his Msc in Chemistry from the Illinois State University in 2024. Kwame joined the Chemistry PhD program at UW-Madison in the Fall of 2024 as an Analytical Chemistry student. He loves to play football (soccer) and watch soccer games in his free time.

Email: osei2@wisc.edu

Heewon Choi, 1st Year,
Chemistry Program

Heewon received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024. She joined the UW-Madison Chemistry Ph.D. program in 2025. She is interested in bioinformatics for top-down proteomics data analysis. Outside of the lab, Heewon enjoys running, weightlifting, walking with huskies, and building Minecraft worlds.

Email: hchoi335@wisc.edu

Fuxuan Liu, 1st Year,
Chemistry Program

Fuxuan received her BA in Chemistry from Macalester College in Minnesota in 2025. She joined the Chemistry PhD program at UW-Madison in Fall 2025 as a chemical biology student. She is interested in native top-down proteomics and structural biology. She enjoys reading, jamming on her pipa and trying out new sports activities.

Email: fuxuan.liu@wisc.edu

Ryan Schroeder, 1st Year,
Chemistry Program

Ryan received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan in 2023. He then continued research in ion mobility for intact protein analyses as a postbacc for a year before coming to UW-Madison for Analytical Chemistry. ryan is currently interested in separations for top-down proteomics analyses. In his free time, he likes cooking, working out, rock climbing and going outside.

Email: rkschroeder2@wisc.edu

Scott Price

Scott earned his B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh in May of 2021. He then joined the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health M.D. program in the fall of 2021. He is working on the lab’s cardiac troponin assay along with other various clinical projects. In his free time, he enjoys running, weight lifting, and all kinds of sports.

Email: sjprice2@wisc.edu

Jiaqi Chen, Junior

Jiaqi is a 2nd-year undergraduate student studying Biochemisty. Currently, she is working with Dr. Zhan Gao on top-down Proteomics data analysis. Outside the lab, she enjoys watching movies, singing and walking.

Mia Song, Junior

Mia is a 2nd-year undergraduate pre-medical student majoring in Chemistry. She is interested in the intersection of chemistry and biology, and their applications in medicine. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing with her dog.

Aiden Sommerfield, Junior

Aiden is a 3rd-year undergraduate pre-medical student majoring in Chemistry and Spanish. He is working with Anna Grace on Lung ECM proteomics. Outside of the lab, he enjoys working out, playing/watching sports, listening to music, being outside, and playing cards.

Celia Fujita, Sophomore

Celia is a 2nd-year undergraduate student studying Biology. She is interested in studying Medical Malpractice Law, specifically the intersection between scientific research and patient care. Currently, she is working with Mallory on method development for high sensitivity mass spectrometry. Outside of the lab, she is on the rowing team and enjoys reading, running, hiking, and baking.

Akhila Pullela, Sophomore

Akhila is a 2nd year undergraduate pre-medical student studying Biochemistry and Global Health. She is interested in the intersection between chemistry and medicine, specifically in cardiology and regarding proteomics. In her free time, she enjoys playing the violin, singing, and trying out new cafes.

Leah Ge, Sophomore

Leah is a 2nd-year undergraduate majoring in Biochemistry. She is working with Ruby on the top-down proteomics. In her free time, she likes traveling, reading, and playing Stardew Valley with her friends. 

Shravani Goel, Sophomore

Shravani is a 2nd-year undergraduate pre-med student studying Biomedical Engineering, and Health & Humanities. She is working with Kwame on using metal-organic frameworks to capture high-abundant serum proteins. In her free time, she enjoys running, crocheting, and listening to music.

In loving Memory of Dr. Andrew J. Alpert