Distinguished professor proves effective mentorship is both art and science

By Caitlan Rossi on May 15, 2025

For the inaugural recipient of the Genetics Society of America Mentorship Award Dr. Brandon Gaut, leading a lab is not only scientific but personal.

Awards & Prizes, GSA Awards, Mentorship

A microbiologist’s quest to understand CRISPR in bacterial self-defense

By Sejal Davla on May 20, 2024

2024 Genetics Society of America Medal recipient Luciano Marraffini determined how CRISPR-Cas systems destroy genetic targets with precision, paving the way for gene editing technology development.

CRISPR, Genetics, Genetics Society of America Medal, Mentorship

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Early Career Leadership Spotlight: Joseph Uche Ogbede

By Early Career Scientist Committees on October 11, 2023

We’re taking time to get to know the members of the GSA’s Early Career Scientist Committees. Join us to learn more about our early career scientist advocates. Joseph Uche Ogbede Community and Membership Engagement Harvard University/Boston Children’s Hospital Research Interest I am most interested in understanding molecular events and therefore discovering new treatment options for different…

C elegans, Early Career Scientists, ECS Leadership Spotlight, Mentorship