The University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger has been selected as a Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award winner, one of the university’s most prestigious campuswide honors. Supported …
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Dr. Jake Brunkard Featured in GROW Magazine
Dr. Jake Brunkard, Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Genetics, is featured in the latest issue of GROW magazine, where he discusses how his lab is uncovering the potential of an ancient cellular process that …
Dr. Francisco Pelegri on Leading the Department of Genetics
Dr. Francisco Pelegri, Professor and Chair of the Department of Genetics at UW–Madison, was recently featured in a Q&A with eCALS, where he reflected on his experiences guiding the department and balancing his roles as …
Dr. Ahna Skop Wins MedTech Award at Equalize Startups
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Ahna Skop has been honored with the Judge’s Choice Award in the MedTech category at the 6th Annual Equalize Startups Culmination Pitch Event. The Equalize Startups event is a …
Annika Mechelke Named Genetics Outstanding Senior of the Year
The Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce Annika Mechelke as the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Senior Award, which recognizes exceptional achievement in academics, research, and service. Annika was chosen out of many qualified …
From Lab to Rainforest: UW Genetics in Costa Rica
This past spring break, department chair Dr. Francisco Pelegri, accompanied by academic advisor Claire Minor, took 19 undergraduate students to Costa Rica for the UW Banking Animal Biodiversity study abroad program. On the trip, they …
Lab Culture Recipes: Blending Science, Storytelling, and Cuisine to Humanize Scientists Worldwide
Madison, Wisconsin – April 21st, 2025: Lab Culture Recipes, a unique cookbook and online community, brings together scientists from around the globe to share their stories, favorite recipes, and the rich cultures that shape their …
Spring 2025 Alumni Newsletter: Official Release
Madison, Wisconsin – April 4th, 2025: The Laboratory of Genetics is pleased to announce the official release of our revamped Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2025 edition. This publication serves as a key communication tool, designed to …
Scientific Accountability Seminar Series (SASS): Upcoming Seminar with Dr. Matt Anderson
The Laboratory of Genetics is pleased to announce the creation of the Scientific Accountability Seminar Series(SASS). For this series, the department will host a relevant seminar on scientific accountability once a year. In the second …
Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger Among 65 Fellows Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2025 – The American Academy of Microbiology (the Academy) has elected Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger and 64 peers to the Class of 2025. Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology, …