The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin. UW-Madison serves as the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Founded in 1848, UW-Madison is the oldest and largest public university in Wisconsin. UW-Madison is also one of the twelve founding members of the Association of American Universities, a selective group of major research universities in North America.
Genetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field primarily housed within the Department of Genetics in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. It offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs exploring molecular genetics, genomics, and developmental biology. Research spans fundamental studies using diverse model organisms to applied work in agriculture, human health, and disease, including cancer. The program thrives on collaboration across campus, integrating with centers like the Laboratory of Genetics and the Genome Center, providing students and faculty access to cutting-edge technology and fostering a rich environment for discovery and education.
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