The Laboratory of Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is thrilled to announce Dr. Ahna Skop as a 2026 recipient of the Bassam Z. Shakhashiri Public Science Engagement Award, a competitive award that demonstrates excellence …
Genetics News
Dr. Akihiro Ikeda Appointed as Timothy William Trout Chair in Eye Research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Genetics Laboratory is excited to announce the recent appointment of Dr. Akihiro Ikeda as the Timothy William Trout Chair in Eye Research at the McPherson Eye Research Institute! The McPherson Eye …
Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger Receives Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce that Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger has been selected as a Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award winner, one of the university’s most prestigious campuswide honors. Supported …
Dr. Jake Brunkard Featured in GROW Magazine
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 …
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 …