Professor Chris Hittinger and his lab has been awarded a Hatch Grant for their work on genomic investigation of agricultural traits in a versatile wild yeast on the edge of domestication. Torulaspora delbrueckii is a …
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Professor Drummond-Barbosa interviewed in eCALS newsletter
Professor Daniela Drummond-Barbosa was recently featured in an interview with eCALS, the weekly newsletter for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Professor Drummond-Barbosa discusses her path to UW-Madison, how her lab contributes to the …
Professor Ahna Skop awarded Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Award
Professor Ahna Skop recently received the Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator award, a prestigious award recognizing research and teaching excellence for faculty in the middle of their careers. Through the generosity of the Vilas Trust, the …
UW Genetics alumnus Christine Guthrie passes away
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 …
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 …