This past week, the Wisconsin Energy Institute published an article highlighting the research developments and tools used by Genetics professor, Jason Peters, and his research team! Jason Peters is an Associate Professor of Medical Genetics …
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Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger Receives Crow Professorship Award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger has received the James F. Crow Professorship Award for a five-year duration! The Crow Professorship Award provides support for …
Genetics PhD Student Yadwinder Kaur Receives F31 Grant
The Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is excited to announce that our Genetics graduate student, Yadwinder Kaur, was recently awarded with an F31 grant! The F31 grant is offered by the National …
CRISPRtOE gives scientists a leg up on bacteria
Tool for bacterial gene overexpression could enable breakthroughs in medicine, bioproducts A team of scientists from UW-Madison, including Jason Peters, has developed a tool that researchers can use to better understand bacteria and their genes …
Genetics Graduate Student, Megan Guyer, Awarded NIH F31
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Laboratory of Genetics would like to congratulate Megan Guyer on receiving an NIH F31 award! For those unfamiliar, an F31 is a prestigious individual grant from the National Institutes of Health …
Dr. Ahna Skop’s Project Receives SEED Program Funding
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 …
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 …
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 …
May 2026 Report of Genetics Community Member Accomplishments
Fellowships: Megan Guyer (Kang lab) was awarded an American Heart Association Fellowship Carolina de Medeiros Vieira (Lo Sardo lab) was awarded a Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Center Graduate Fellowship Aayushi Raval (Wolter lab) was …
Genetics PhD Alumni Robert (Bob) Schmitz (’07) and Kirsten Bomblies (’04) elected into the National Academy of Sciences
Recently, the National Academy of Sciences announced the election of its newest members, recognizing distinguished and ongoing achievements in original research. This year, 120 members and 25 international members were elected, bringing the total to …