Gretchen Seim

Gretchen Seim is a specialized researcher with extensive experience in metabolic studies and nutritional sciences. Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Morgridge Institute for Research since August 2022, Gretchen Seim previously held positions as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where significant work involved RNA-seq and metabolomic approaches to study macrophage metabolism. Previous roles include Assistant Research Specialist at the Morgridge Institute, focusing on metabolic reprogramming in macrophages, and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, investigating iron regulatory proteins in erythropoiesis. Early research experience was gained at Cornell University, examining geophagy and iron status, alongside internships in product development and food safety. Educational credentials include a PhD in Metabolism and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences with a focus on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, along with a Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology from Cornell University.