The University of Wisconsin-Madison Laboratory of Genetics is excited to announce that professor Dr. Ahna Skop has received funding from the State Economic Engagement & Development (SEED) Program for the 2027 year! Administered by the …
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Dr. Matt Anderson’s Work Featured in National Geographic
This past winter, National Geographic published an article discussing the research of the human microbiome, featuring the work of Associate Professor, Matt Anderson, in the Laboratory of Genetics. The article dives into how the human …
From Genetics Undergraduate to Department Faculty: Dr. Matt Anderson’s Full-Circle Journey
For Dr. Matt Anderson, returning to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Laboratory of Genetics represents more than a career milestone, it is a homecoming. More than two decades after earning his B.S. in Genetics from UW-Madison …
PhD Candidate and Mentoring Award Recipient Katie Klimpel shares her experience at UW-Madison
Katie Klimpel is a current PhD candidate at UW-Madison working in the Brunkard Lab. In this Q&A, she discusses previous mentorship that sparked her interest in research, what led her to pursue a PhD at …
Evelyn Browning Designated 2026 Genetics Outstanding Senior of the Year
The Laboratory of Genetics is thrilled to announce Evelyn Browning as the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Senior Award, an award dedicated to recognizing exceptional achievement in academics, research, and service! Evelyn was chosen out …
Recent Featured Genetics & Genomics Publications
Explore the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Genetics & Genomics Department. This collection highlights recent publications by both faculty and students, showcasing the department’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Stay informed about …
Dr. Ahna Skop Receives Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award
The Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is thrilled to announce Dr. Ahna Skop as a 2026 recipient of the Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award, a competitive award that demonstrates excellence …
Dr. Akihiro Ikeda Appointed as Timothy William Trout Chair in Eye Research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics Laboratory is excited to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Akihiro Ikeda as the Timothy William Trout Chair in Eye Research at the McPherson Eye Research Institute! The McPherson Eye …