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 …
Genetics News
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 …
Dr. Jake Brunkard Receives Outstanding Student Parent Support Award
Claire Minor Receives 2026 WALSAA Outstanding Advisor Award
The Laboratory of Genetics is proud to celebrate our very own Claire Minor on receiving the 2026 WALSAA Outstanding Advisor Award. The honor was presented on Tuesday, April 28th, recognizing her exceptional dedication to undergraduate …
Genetics & Genomics 2026 Undergraduate Distinguished Research Fellowship Award Recipients
Each year, the Laboratory 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 2026 Genetics & Genomics …
New Animated SciTube Video Highlights Hybrid Fish Research from the Pelegri Lab
SciTube, a professional service that creates short educational videos, selected a recently published article from Genetics to develop as an animated video, bringing research from the lab of Francisco Pelegri to a broader public audience. …
Welcoming Dr. Jason Peters to the Laboratory of Genetics
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Laboratory of Genetics is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Peters as a new Associate Professor of Medical Genetics. Dr. Peters joins both the Laboratory of Genetics and the Center for Genomic …