Milena Lewis

Milena Lewis

Faculty Advisor: Shan He

Milena Lewis

Research Interests

I’m interested in studying molecular mechanisms in photosynthetic organisms that are relevant to helping climate issues. I particularly love mechanisms related to metabolism and how it is regulated. I will be studying regulation of the algal Carbon Concentrating Mechanism.

What made you choose this program at UW–Madison?

The amazing community of researchers and commitment to excellence and work-life balance.

Education

BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bryn Mawr College, 2025