About the Blog Authors Isaac Overcast is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Maine. He is co-developer of ipyrad (a popular RADSeq assembly and analysis tool), and part of his scientific practice involves providing training opportunities to develop computational expertise in the next generation of biodiversity scientists. More info is available on his […]
About the Author: Isabelle Danforth is an incoming Ph.D. student at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Dr. Andrew Wargo’s lab and a Virginia Sea Grant fellow. She received a B.S. in Marine Biology from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. in Marine Science from VIMS. Her M.S. research centered […]
By Joe Lopez for the GIGA VI Organizing Committee In spite of war time fuel price hikes affecting the much of the world, long travel distances and imminent monsoon season, close to 70 researchers from at least 14 different countries converged on the small scenic island of Boracay to discuss the latest advances in genomic […]
By Allie M. Graham and the KU Center for Genomics Organizing Committee The University of Kansas Center for Genomics (KUCG) held its 5th Annual Research Symposium on May 8, 2026, at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, in Lawrence, Kansas. Supported in part by a Special Event Award from the American Genetics Association, the symposium brought together 281 students, […]
About the Authors Fred Allendorf is a Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Montana. He has devoted his career to apply genetics to conservation of biodiversity. More information can be found on his website. Rindra Rakotoarivony is a Lecturer and Researcher in Biological Anthropology and Biodiversity Conservation in the Department of Anthropobiology and Sustainable […]
The American Genetic Association Presidential Symposium is in October! We would love to see you there! Our President, Michael Nachman, has invited an awesome lineup of presenters! Here are the details: Conference package includes all meals, talks, and events at Granlibakken resort. For regular registration go HERE – For student/Postdoc registration go HERE Contributed talks & […]
Did you know that the AGA has a long history of publishing about cats? Not just the beloved felines that have commandeered many homes and communities (not to mention ecologically devastating many areas…), but also their wild brethren. In fact, Darwin even mentioned cats in his Origin of Species, where he discussed the relationships between […]
The American Genetic Association grants awards each year to its members for support of special events that advance the mission of AGA, particularly to support students to attend the event. Eligible events include specialized workshops and short courses in topical areas of organismal genetics and genomics, but any event relevant to AGA’s purpose will be […]
Did you know that the AGA has a long history of publishing about cats? Not just the beloved felines that have commandeered many homes and communities (not to mention ecologically devastating many areas…), but also their wild brethren. In fact, Darwin even mentioned cats in his Origin of Species, where he discussed the relationships between […]
About the Author Amanda Lyons is broadly interested in how animals interact with each other and their environments, with a particular focus on how reptiles, amphibians, and birds move, disperse, and experience different habitat types. Her work has investigated population genetics and spatial ecology of turtles, while projects she’s supervised include studies on avian behavior […]
