“With the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Hittinger leads research on bio-designing yeast to improve the economics of sustainably produced biofuels. By developing and deploying genetic tools, Hittinger engineers yeast strains that more efficiently convert cellulosic biomass to fuel. His foundational research could help clean up a transportation sector currently producing more than a quarter …

In memory of their daughter, Katie Schlimgen (PhD, 1991) the Schlimgen family established an award for an outstanding Genetics graduate student.    This award was presented during the last summer student colloquium presentation.  The award consists of a cash award, certificate, and an engraved plate on a permanent plaque.  Last years winner was Celeste Eno.

Laboratory of Genetics is hiring! We have two Assistant Professor, tenure-track positions open and we are accepting applications now. One is in Genetics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and one is in Human Genetics & Genomics in the School of Medicine and Public Health. If you or anyone you know has a …