Explore the latest groundbreaking research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Genetics & Genomics Department. This collection highlights recent publications by both faculty and students, showcasing the department’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. Stay informed about …
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Dr. Claire Richardson – From Doubt to Discovery: Journey to Confidence in Neural Genetics
Claire Richardson once thought she did not have what it took to be a neural genetics researcher. Not only was neuroscience “too hard,” but she was nervous about other aspects of working in academia: public …
Q&A with Heather Gerard: How UW Genetics Shaped a Career in Biotech Leadership
Heather Gerard, a Class of 2000 alumni of UW-Madison’s Genetics & Genomics program, tells her story of building a career at the intersection of science and biotechnology. As the Senior Intellectual Property(IP) Protection & Strategy Manager …
PhD Candidate Sierra Love shares her experience at UW-Madison and her research identifying novel inhibitors of pre-mRNA splicing
Sierra Love is a current PhD candidate at UW-Madison working in the Hoskins lab. In this Q&A, she talks about the mentorship that encouraged her to pursue a PhD, her experience as a PhD candidate …
Dr. Donna Werling – Unraveling the Brain: Groundbreaking Research on Sex Differences and Autism
Donna Werling’s career path was illuminated by her personal experiences from a very young age. Her early role as a caregiver for her cousin with autism sparked an interest in understanding the human brain and …
Q&A with Madison Castle: From UW-Madison to Public Health in Scotland
Madison Castle, an Class of 2022 alumnus of UW-Madison’s Genetics & Genomics program, shares her journey from student to public health professional in Scotland. Currently working with Public Health Scotland, she plays a key role …
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 …
2024 Outstanding Senior Award Winner
We are thrilled to announce our 2024 Outstanding Senior Award Winner – Brenen Skalitzky! Each year, there is a highly competitive pool of graduating seniors who are considered for this award based on their academic …
Genetics Students Jonathan Crandall and Christopher McAllester Awarded the Schlimgen and Impact Awards
Jonathan Crandall and Christopher McAllester were awarded the prestigious Schlimgen Award and the Chair’s Broader Impact Award.
2023’s Outstanding Senior Awards
Congratulations to this year’s Genetics and Genomics Outstanding Senior Award winners!