Madison, Wisconsin – April 4th, 2025: The Laboratory of Genetics is pleased to announce the official release of our revamped Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2025 edition. This publication serves as a key communication tool, designed to …
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Katie Klimpel awarded for mentoring undergraduates in research, scholarly and creative activities
Genetics graduate student Katie Klimpel from the Brunkard Lab recently received the University of Wisconsin–Madison Award for Mentoring Undergraduates in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities. Her innovation in mentorship has been an asset to undergraduates looking …
Scientific Accountability Seminar Series (SASS): Upcoming Seminar with Dr. Matt Anderson
The Laboratory of Genetics is pleased to announce the creation of the Scientific Accountability Seminar Series(SASS). For this series, the department will host a relevant seminar on scientific accountability once a year. In the second …
Genetics Award Contributes to Responsible Development of New Technologies
Researchers in the Laboratory of Genetics, together with a collaborative interdisciplinary team that includes the Nelson Institute, the UW’s Data Science Institute, and the departments of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, Entomology, Statistics, and Philosophy, as …
Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger Among 65 Fellows Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology
Washington, D.C. – February 14, 2025 – The American Academy of Microbiology (the Academy) has elected Dr. Chris Todd Hittinger and 64 peers to the Class of 2025. Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology, …
In Memoriam – William “Bill” Dove, Professor Emeritus
William “Bill” Dove, Professor Emeritus of the Laboratory of Genetics and the McArdle Laboratory for Cancer Research, passed away on January 27th, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family at Capitol Lakes Senior Living …
Genetics student Ella Miller wins second place for study abroad picture
Ella Miller recently won second place for her photo taken during her study abroad in Costa Rica with Professor Pelegri’s UW Banking Animal Biodiversity program. To read more and to see the photos of the …
Professor Skop interviewed by Nature Cell Biology
Genetics Professor Ahna Skop was recently interviewed by Nature Cell Biology. In the article, Professor Skop discusses her research, education, and the importance of art in her work and life. To read the full article, …
John Crandall is Spotlighted by the Wisconsin Energy Institute and Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center are highlighting a series of talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, sharing what brought them to the field of clean energy and what propels their …
Genetics assistant scientist Ana Caroline Paiva Gandara wins 2024 Cool Science Image contest
By Leo Barolo Genetics assistant scientist Ana Caroline Paiva Gandara is among the ten winners of the UW-Madison 14th annual Cool Science Image Contest. Gandara, from the Drummond-Barbosa lab, used a confocal microscope to assemble …