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 …
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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, …
In Memoriam – William “Bill” Dove, Professor Emeritus
William “Bill” Dove, Professor Emeritus of the Laboratory of Genetics and the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, passed away on January 27th, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at Capitol Lakes Senior Living …
Q&A with Heather Gerard: How UW Genetics Shaped a Career in Biotech Leadership
Heather Gerard, a Class of 2000 alumni of UW-Madison’s Genetics & Genomics program, tells her story of building a career at the intersection of science and biotechnology. As the Senior Intellectual Property(IP) Protection & Strategy Manager …
2024 Outstanding Senior Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Outstanding Senior Award Winner – Brenen Skalitzky! Each year, there is a highly competitive pool of graduating seniors who are considered for this award based on their academic …
2023 Outstanding Senior Award Winners
We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Outstanding Senior Award winners – Raya Nahlawi and Mae Hurtado-Thiele! These students were chosen out of a competitive pool of our graduating students, and were picked based on …