Q&A with Dorianmarie Vargas-Franco
Genetics & Genomics Graduate Student in the lab of James Resnick, a UFGI faculty member and professor in the department of molecular... Read More
2016 A Year in Review
It has been another year of growth at the University of Florida Genetics Institute (UFGI). During 2016, we welcomed additional faculty members,... Read More
UF News– Study shows discrimination interacts with genetics and affects health
It’s no secret that discrimination is stressful for those who experience it, but turns out the issue is more than skin deep—these... Read More
Q&A with Enrico Barrozo
Genetics & Genomics Graduate Student in the lab of David Bloom, a UFGI faculty member and professor in the department of molecular... Read More
UFGI dairy researcher identifies genomic regions associated with bull fertility
With an eye on increasing milk production, dairy farmers have spent the last 50 years prioritizing cows who are good milkers. However,... Read More
Intragenic precision breeding enhances sugarcane for producing biofuel
A University of Florida Genetics Institute member has identified a way to breed sugarcane that will increase ethanol yields from its biomass.... Read More
Wrangling the equine genome with UFGI member Samantha Brooks
Samantha Brooks, PhD, scares baby horses for a living. In her defense, it’s just a little fright, and it is for science.... Read More
UF Health– UFGI researcher elected as fellow of prominent scientific group
Laura P.W. Ranum, Ph.D., has been named a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which recognizes those who... Read More
UF Health– Simple genetic test shows promise for better outcomes in heart stent patients
A quick, precise genetic test can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular events by helping to identify more effective medication for some... Read More
Horticultural sciences professor named president-elect to space research society
University of Florida Genetics Institute member Anna-Lisa Paul, PhD, has been named president-elect of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research.... Read More
