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Items of interest curated by GSA for the genetics community.
News
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New “Functional Genomics and Systems Biology” section in GENETICS
The GSA Journals are introducing Functional Genomics and Systems Biology, a new section led by Brenda Andrews and Marian Walhout that highlights systems-level studies of genetic networks and pathways.October 3, 2025 -
FASEB urges Congress and the President to end the government shutdown
FASEB, of which GSA is a member, issued a statement encouraging Congress and the president to reach an immediate agreement to end the government shutdown and pass a short-term continuing resolution to temporarily fund federal agencies while negotiations continue on the unfinished FY 2026 appropriations bills.October 1, 2025 -
Trump’s Harvard cuts threaten fruit fly database
The Trump administration rescinded a grant that maintained FlyBase, a pillar of global basic research, as part of its broader $2.2 billion funding cuts at Harvard.September 15, 2025 -
FASEB provides feedback on NIH proposal to limit allowable publishing costs
FASEB, of which GSA is a member, highlighted the risks associated with capping or eliminating the ability for researchers to utilize NIH grant funds to publish their work in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.September 15, 2025
Events
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Dros26 abstract submission deadline
Present your research in an oral or poster presentation at the 67th Annual Drosophila Research Conference!November 13, 2025 -
Fungal26 Shirt Design Competition submission deadline
Submit an original design that celebrates the variety of fungi studied by the community for a chance to have your design featured on the official conference shirt.November 13, 2025 -
Larry Sandler Award nomination deadline
This award is presented each year to outstanding recent graduates who have completed a PhD in an area of Drosophila research. The recipient will present the Larry Sandler Memorial Lecture at the opening session of #Dros26.December 15, 2025 -
Dros26 early registration deadline
Register early to attend the 67th Annual Drosophila Research Conference to take advantage of discounted pricing.January 15, 2026 -
67th Annual Drosophila Research Conference
Join us March 4–8, 2026 for #Dros26 in Chicago!March 4, 2026 -
33rd Fungal Genetics Conference
Join us for #Fungal26 at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, CA!March 17, 2026 -
Population, Evolutionary, and Quantitative Genetics Conference
Join us for #PEQG26 at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, CA!June 9, 2026