College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | School of Medicine and Public Health
Each year, the Department 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 2025 Genetics & Genomics Undergraduate Distinguished Research Fellowship: Caylynn Dedow – mentored by Dr. Jacob Brunkard Sarah Durski – mentored by Dr. Adela Oliva …
The UW–Madison Laboratory of Genetics is proud to announce the launch of a new undergraduate certificate program, Genetics in the Modern World. The certificate is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary understanding of how genetic science is shaping the future of medicine, agriculture, technology, and society. This innovative certificate offers an in-depth exploration of …
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 keep alumni, students, faculty, and friends informed and engaged with the ongoing activities and developments within the department. This particularly …
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 for research opportunities. Read Klimpel’s reflection on being a research mentor below. “I have always had a passion and commitment …
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 seminar in this series, we are hosting our very own, Dr. Matt Anderson with his talk titled,“Vampirism in Modern Human …
Ruthika Ajit, along with other CALS students, had the opportunity to view Promega’s lab spaces and meet with their research teams. Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company’s product portfolio of over 4,000 products supports a range of life science work across areas …
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 well as the Waisman Center and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine, have been awarded an NSF Responsible Design, Development, …
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, an honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-review process, based …
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 Center in Madison, WI. Bill was born June 20, 1936 to William Franklin Dove and Ruth (née Stone) Dove in …
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 new discoveries and emerging trends that continue to position UW–Madison at the forefront of genetics and genomics research. Crouch AL, …