Name: Decoding the Body: Brain–Fat Crosstalk and Hidden Signs of Disease
Start: 2026-05-19T19:00:00
End: 2026-05-19T21:00:00
Location: Delta Beer lab

Our bodies are full of hidden conversations. From the surprising crosstalk between brain and fat that shapes metabolism and health, to the tiny biomarkers that can signal disease before symptoms appear, this event explores how decoding these subtle signals can transform the way we understand, detect, and prevent illness.

The Remarkable Relationship between Brain and Fat

Molly Willging (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Wisonsin-Madison)

Think fat just sits there? Think again. Your adipose tissue is a very chatty organ, constantly communicating with your brain about hunger, body temperature, and energy. In this talk, we will unpack the important relationship between your brain and your body fat. Join me as we explore this extraordinary organ, featuring hibernating marmots, a dolphin’s melon, pink fat, and my favorite hormone, leptin! Come for a good time, leave loving fat as much as I do!

Detecting Disease Before It Starts-Understanding Biomarkers

Amita Kapoor (Scientist, Lab Director Assay Services, University of Wisonsin-Madison)

Most diseases are diagnosed only after damage is done. But what if we could catch them earlier? New advances in assay technology let scientists measure hundreds of molecules from a single drop of blood, uncovering hidden changes before symptoms begin. From hormones to brain biomarkers, these tools are reshaping how we study aging and disease. This talk will take you behind the scenes of how biology became data, and how that shift is opening the door to earlier diagnosis and more personalized medicine.

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