GSA is pleased to announce the winners of the early career awards presented at The Allied Genetics Conference 2024. These awards are specific to particular TAGC communities and recognize early career scientists’ outstanding work on their respective research organisms. The awardees will present their talks in keynote sessions at TAGC 2024.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear these outstanding scientists discuss their work. Access the full conference schedule online.
C. elegans
Sydney Brenner Award
Sneha Ray
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The Sydney Brenner Dissertation Thesis Award is presented to a graduate student who has completed an outstanding PhD research project in the area of genetics and genomics of C. elegans.
Drosophila
Larry Sandler Award
Sherzod Tokamov
University of California, Berkeley
The Larry Sandler Award is presented to outstanding recent graduates who have completed a PhD in an area of Drosophila research. The award serves to honor Dr. Sandler for his many contributions to Drosophila genetics and his exceptional dedication to the training of Drosophila biologists.
Mammalian
IMGS President’s Award
Jason Bubier
The Jackson Laboratory for Mammalian Genetics
This new award, the IMGS President’s Award, is presented to an early career scientist in recognition of their exceptional accomplishments in independent research in mammalian genetics. The award celebrates their contributions both to the IMGS and the field of genetics as a whole.
Population, Evolutionary and Quantitative Genetics (PEQG)
James F. Crow Early Career Researcher Award
Olivia Harringmeyer
Harvard University
The James F. Crow Early Career Researcher Award is presented to students and recent PhDs conducting PEQG research. The award serves to honor Professor James F. Crow and his numerous, impactful contributions to the field of genetics.
Yeast
Angelika Amon Award
Xiaoxue Snow Zhou
New York University
The Angelika Amon Award is presented to an outstanding recent PhD graduate. The award serves to honor Dr. Amon for her many discoveries through the use of yeast genetics, and her exceptional dedication to training and mentorship.
Zebrafish
International Zebrafish Society Genetics Trainee Award
Mollie Sweeny
Duke University
The International Zebrafish Society Genetics Trainee Award recognizes excellence in research, in particular discoveries leading to significant scientific or technological advances through the use of zebrafish genetics.
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