The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research

08/14/2026

This week the class of 2025 shared their rotation presentations, highlighting the they conducted in the labs they selected for their thesis work.

The presentations were followed by a lab coat ceremony to recognize this exciting next step in their journeys. 🥼

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Thoa Truong, a student in the Trainor Lab, on successfully defending her thesis! 👏🎓

07/24/2026

What does a summer at Stowers look like? 🔬🧬

Summer Scholar Alejandra Carrillo-Carlos shares how researching gene regulation in the Zeitlinger Lab and collaborating with fellow scientists—strengthened her goal of pursuing a PhD.

Read her story:

From Mexico to Kansas City, the undergraduate researcher in the Zeitlinger Lab shares how the Stowers Graduate School’s Summer Scholars program has…

07/24/2026

Today, our Summer Scholars showcased the research they've been pursuing all summer during the annual poster presentation session. It was an opportunity to share ideas, answer questions, and celebrate the curiosity and hard work that have defined their time at the Institute. 🔬

07/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating student in the Trainor Lab, Roberta Fiorino, on successfully defending her thesis! 🎉🎓

06/24/2026

Congratulations to Ananya Nidamangala Srinivasa, Ph.D., recipient of the 2026 Behrensen–Guzmán Palma Award. Her on "selfish" genes uncovered new insights into genetic conflicts that can influence reproduction and fertility.

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The annual award honors the memory of Stowers Predoctoral Researchers Camila Behrensen and Pablo Guzmán Palma

06/08/2026

Welcoming the next generation of scientific innovators! 🔬🌟

We are excited to introduce the 2026 Summer Scholars! Over the next few months, these talented undergraduate researchers will be working side-by-side with our investigators and technology center experts, diving deep into foundational biological research.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our incredible cohort and the institutions they represent:
• Arturo Barazarte – Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• Tehseen Bukhari – Minerva University
• Noel Caparoon, Lily Hayes, Jacob Klipfel, & Zuzanna Szmyd – Rockhurst University
• Dulce Alejandra Carrillo Carlos – UNAM Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
• Brandon Chandler – University of Missouri Columbia
• Sam Herman – University of Missouri-Kansas City
• Jimuel Malimban – University of the Philippines Los Baños
• Lily Wang – The University of Kansas
• Domenica Soliz - Calumet College of St. Joseph

05/28/2026

“None of our paths here looked the same, but we have all continued to accomplish amazing things.” — Sarah Gilmour, Ph.D.

This month, we celebrated 8 graduates whose research and determination helped advance foundational biology research. 🎓

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uBkMrH

05/11/2026

From dissertation defenses to graduation day 🎓🧬

Congratulations to the graduates! We’re proud to celebrate the newest generation of scientists whose curiosity and dedication helped bring them to this milestone.

📸 A few moments from today’s ceremony and celebration.

04/13/2026

A small thank you for the big impact
they make every day. Today we gathered for lunch to celebrate our graduate students for . We're grateful for the curiosity, dedication, and energy they bring to the Stowers community. 🎉