Christine Guthrie, a brilliant RNA biologist, beloved mentor and UW-Madison Genetics alumnus, passed away on July 1, 2022, at age 77, after a protracted illness. Among the most influential RNA biologists of her time, Christine …
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Genetics PhD Program welcomes 11 new students for Fall 2022!
The Genetics PhD Program welcomed 11 new students for Fall 2022. Please visit the Graduate Student page to learn more about them!
Laboratory of Genetics partners with Xavier University of Louisiana to support underserved groups in STEM
The Laboratory of Genetics is one of four initiatives at UW-Madison to receive a grant to nurture relationships between faculty, staff and students at UW–Madison and at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) across the U.S. The MSI …
UW-Madison ranked #9 for PhD programs in Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics by U.S. News & World Report.
UW-Madison ranked #9 for PhD programs in Genetics/Genomics/Bioinformatics by U.S. News & World Report https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/genetics-rankings
Professor Skop interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio
Genetics professor Ahna Skop was recently interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio about her participation in the #IfThenSheCan art exhibition, currently at the National Mall in Washington DC. The exhibit showcases accomplished and relatable STEM …
Genetics student Rob Hall awarded Wisconsin Idea Fellowship for work with formerly incarcerated individuals
Robert Hall, Genetics & Genomics and History double major and McNair Scholar, received the 2022-2023 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship, an award conferring support to UW-Madison undergraduates for community-oriented projects. Robert’s project, Liberated Intellects, is an upcoming weekly seminar …
Ashley-Grace Dureke nominated for Student Employee of the Year
Genetics student and member of the Skop Lab, Ashley-Grace Dureke has been nominated for this year’s student employee of the year. She joined Ahna Skop’s team last year and has quickly proven to be …
Guest lecturer Daniela Drummond-Barbosa speaking at Discovery Building, Monday the 10th 4PM
Professor Daniela Drummond-Barbosa will be speaking at the Discovery Building, 300 N. Orchard Street on Monday the 10th 4PM. She will be discussing her research into controlling the Drosophila germline steam cell lineage by diet, temperature …
Professor Ahna Skop highlighted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Professor Ahna Skop is featured on the website for the American Association for the Advancement of Science this month, highlighting her Lab Culture Recipe project, a collaboration with scientists worldwide to create a cookbook of …
Tenure track faculty position for Medical Genetics open
The Department of Medical Genetics in the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in human genetics and …