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Rocking Genetics

Rocking Genetics

MU professor receives award for research in breeding and genetics

Jerry Taylor, University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Professor of Animal Sciences and Wurdack Chair of Animal Genomics, was chosen to receive the Rockefeller Prentice Memorial Award in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the American Society of Animal Science.

Collaboration for Health

Collaboration for Health

Biochemistry team recognized for mercury research

Judy Wall, professor of biochemistry, and members of her research group including Romain Bridou, postdoctoral fellow, and Steven Smith, graduate student, published an article in the March 15, 2013, issue of Science magazine that describes results of collaboration between the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Wall’s laboratory.

Outstanding Choice

Outstanding Choice

CAFNR TA receives MU TA Choice Award

Andrew Alba, teaching assistant for Introduction to Captive Wild Animal Management and Introductory Zoology, was chosen as an MU TA Choice Award recipient.

The Burgers' Bench

The Burgers' Bench

Family dedicates bench outside the Agriculture Building

The Burger Family of California, Mo., warmed hearts the chilly morning of April 20 during the Morris and Dolores Burger tribute bench dedication hosted by CAFNR.

Excellent Educators

Excellent Educators

CAFNR professors receive MU Excellence in Education Award

Scott Brown, research assistant professor, agricultural and applied economics, and Trista Strauch, assistant teaching professor of animal science and fisheries and wildlife sciences, received the MU Excellence in Education Award on April 16.