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    Geneticist John Novembre named MacArthur “Genius”

    GSA is proud to congratulate GENETICS author John Novembre, who was recently named a 2015 MacArthur Fellow or “MacArthur Genius.”  Novembre is a computational biologist whose research focuses on understanding human evolutionary history. His research findings have improved the field’s knowledge of human migratory patterns and demonstrated a correlation between shared ancestral geography and genetic similarity among Europeans. These…

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    GSA’s Science Writing Intern Sarah Bay featured in Harding University newspaper

    This article was originally written by Rachel Brackens and published in the Harding University student newspaper, The Bison. The text below is provided with permission of the author and original publication.   In a world where English and science have historically been at odds, alumna Sarah Bay found a way to successfully merge her love for…

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    NSF seeking nominations for Alan T. Waterman Award

    The National Science Foundation is seeking nominations for its Alan T. Waterman Award. This annual award recognizes an outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the National Science Foundation. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five year period for scientific research or advanced…

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    National Science Board seeks nominations for Vannevar Bush Award

    The National Science Board is seeking nominations for its Vannevar Bush Award, which “honors truly exceptional lifelong leaders in science and technology who have made substantial contributions to the welfare of the Nation through public service activities in science, technology, and public policy.” According to the award website, candidates for the Vannevar Bush Award should…

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    Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week

    GSA encourages the members of our community to join with their colleagues around the country to celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). This sixth annual event, sponsored by the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), recognizes the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery. In 2010, NPAW was officially recognized by the U.S. House…

  • Stephen J. Elledge and Evelyn M. Witkin, recipients of the 2015 Albert Lasker Medical Research Award. (Image courtesy Lasker Foundation)
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    Two GSA members honored with Lasker Award

    Two longtime GSA members have been honored with the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award. Stephen J. Elledge and Evelyn M. Witkin were recognized for “discoveries concerning the DNA-damage response—a fundamental mechanism that protects the genomes of all living organisms.” Lasker Awards are considered to be among the most prestigious in biomedical research. Stephen J.…

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    Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award recipients announced

    GSA is pleased to join with the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) and The Gruber Foundation to announce the recipients of the Rosalind Franklin Young Investigator Award: Maria Barna, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics and of Developmental Biology, Stanford University Carolyn (Lindy) McBride, PhD, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Princeton…

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    Members of GSA community elected to ASHG Board

    Two members of the GSA community have been elected to the Board of Directors of GSA’s sister society, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG): Nicholas Katsanis, PhD Jean and George R. Brumley Professor of Cell Biology and Pediatrics Director, Center for Human Disease Modeling Duke University School of Medicine Associate Editor, G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics Sarah…

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    In Memoriam: Bill Gelbart

    GSA was saddened to learn about the passing of William Gelbart, a long-time member of the Society, former member of the GSA Board of Directors, former editor for GENETICS, and the 2010 recipient of GSA’s George W. Beadle Award for contributions to the community of genetics researchers. Bill was professor of molecular and cellular biology…

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    GSA member Melanie McReynolds receives FASEB MARC Travel Award

    GSA graduate student member Melanie McReynolds has been selected by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program to receive a FASEB MARC Travel Award to attend a September Grant Writing Seminar & Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop. FASEB MARC Travel Awards are meant to promote the entry of…

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    GSA pleased to be founding member of Plant Science Research Network

    The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is pleased to be a founding member of the Plant Science Research Network (PSRN), which was launched earlier this week. This effort, supported by a Research Coordination Network award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), will seek to unite the plant science community and to harness its collective vision…