Genetics News
7 Genetics PhD Students Awarded NSF GRFP
Five current Genetics PhD students and two incoming Genetics PhD students were awarded the NSF GRFP Fellowship in April 2023. Congratulations! Current students: Erin Alberts, Angel Banuelos, Myron Child, Angelica Lang, Ryan Martinez Incoming students: …
Hittinger Lab awarded grant for research on yeast domestication
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 …
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 …