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 …
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Genetics students Siyuan Feng and Kevin Bao received the 2025 prestigious Schlimgen Award and the Chair’s Broader Impact Award
The Schlimgen Award is awarded annually to recognize outstanding scholarship and exceptional research performance in the Genetics program. The award was established in memory of Genetics graduate student Katie Schlimgen, PhD 1999, by her family. …
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 …
Genetics & Genomics Undergraduate Distinguished Research Fellowship 2025 Award Winners
Each year, the Department of Genetics proudly recognizes outstanding undergraduate researchers for their exceptional accomplishments in the field of genetics and genomics. We are excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 Genetics & Genomics …
New Genetics Certificate – Genetics in a Modern World
The UW-Madison Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce the launch of a new undergraduate certificate program, Genetics in the Modern World. The certificate is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of how …
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 …