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The UFGI is a biomedical research center and doctoral program that promotes multidisciplinary resear Current director is Patrick Concannon, PhD.

The University of Florida Genetics Institute is a biomedical research center that promotes collaborative and multidisciplinary research utilizing the tools of genetics and genomics. The UFGI includes 246 faculty members representing 7 different colleges and 51 different academic departments at the University of Florida. Their research includes human genetics, bioinformatics, agricultural and plant

biology, bioinformatics and evolutionary biology, among others. The Genetics & Genomics Graduate Program– directed and supported by the UF Genetics Institute– was initiated in 2007. The Graduate Program provides interdisciplinary doctorate level training for students with an emphasis on computation approaches. Students have the opportunity to train in any UFGI member’s laboratory, regardless of the college or departmental affiliation of the faculty member. Class sizes range from four to eight students per year.

07/30/2026

At UFGI, the connection continues. 🔬

Part 2 is here! Watch as our PhD students wrap up their gel electrophoresis visit with 9th graders at Cornerstone Academy, turning curiosity into real scientific discovery.

This is what science looks like when it leaves the lab. 🥼

07/16/2026

🌊🧬 What happens when science meets the coast?

This spring, graduate students from the UF Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience in St. Augustine welcomed researchers from across Florida for the 9th annual Science by the Shore Symposium.

Set against the beautiful coastal backdrop of the Whitney Laboratory, the event provided a unique opportunity for trainees to share research, build connections, develop presentation skills, and explore cutting-edge science in an inspiring setting.

From research talks and posters to networking opportunities and laboratory tours, Science by the Shore showcased the power of student-led science and collaboration. The symposium brought together more than 50 attendees representing a wide range of disciplines and institutions from across the state.

07/14/2026

Did you think it was going to be something bad? This is your sign to check out our 2026 UFGI Symposium! Be sure to follow for more updates on our speakers and schedule for the event.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Thomas Burris, Director of the University of Florida Genetics Institute, on being selected to deliver the 2026 Goodman and Gilman Award Lecture for the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).

Missed the live lecture? You can now watch the recording of:

"Drugging Time: Nuclear Receptors and the Pharmacological Control of Circadian Physiology"

Link in our bio!

Congratulations, Dr. Burris! 🐊

07/02/2026

At UFGI, students are connecting science to the world. 🔬

PhD students Conner and Maria visited 9th graders at Cornerstone Academy, guiding them through a hands-on gel electrophoresis experiment and sharing what a life in science really looks like.

Together, students at UFGI are sparking curiosity in the next generation of scientists. 🥼

Stay tuned for Part 2!

06/11/2026

Some thank yous are worth framing. 🐊🧬

These notes are from Cornerstone 9th graders who recently worked with our team on an electrophoresis experiment, and they had a lot to say!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this experience possible:

Jacob Best, Maria Fonseca, Andrea Suarez, and Kar Men Lee, thank you for bringing your passion for genetics to the next generation of scientists. 💙

06/03/2026

The location of the 2026 UF Genetics Symposium has officially been revealed and we couldn't be more excited to announce that it's happening at the Reitz Union!

More details on speakers, sessions, and registration are coming soon. Stay tuned and mark your calendars 🗓️ this is one you won't want to miss if you're looking to connect and network with researchers and students working in amazing, groundbreaking research.

Planning to attend? Drop a 🐊 in the comments below! And if you know a fellow researcher, grad student, or PI who should be there — tag them or pass this along. The more, the better!

05/26/2026

Save the date for our 2026 Florida Genetics Symposium! 🗓️🧬

Can you guess what the topic is this year and who will be joining us as speakers? Drop your guesses below! 👇

Mark your calendars for November 4-5. Registration is opening soon, so stay tuned and share this with your peers. 🧬

03/16/2026

Meet Jacob Barretto 🐊🧬

Second-year PhD student investigating the circadian clock in muscle stem cells—research that could transform how we understand muscle regeneration.

What started as pure passion with zero background has grown into expertise, thanks to mentorship from Drs. Kapinki and Esser and our Genetics Training Program.

"I want to come out as the best scientific communicator I can be."

From Cuban-Filipino roots to Gator pride, Jacob brings his whole self to the lab.

Thank you for watching and supporting students like Jacob who are shaping the future of genetics! 🧡

03/10/2026

Introducing Tyler Koph, a doctoral researcher in the College of Medicine and a member of Dr. Mingyi Xie’s lab at the UFGI. His journey started at Jacksonville University, where he earned his degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology as a dedicated student veteran.

Now, he’s part of the cutting‑edge research happening in our Institute — and we’re excited for you to get to know him.

Say hi to Tyler! 🧬🔬

Address

2033 Mowry Road
Gainesville, FL
32610

Website

http://ufgi.ufl.edu/, https://ufgi.ufl.edu/burris-t32/

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