12 January 2026

Student Spotlight: A Q&A with Siddharth Shivanandan, a Ph.D. Student in the Gerton Lab

"Everyone I work with actively thinks about my research question through a unique lens."

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23 September 2025

Stowers scientists identify the fusion point of Robertsonian chromosomes, hinting at how chromosomes evolve

Robertsonian chromosomes are associated with infertility and Down syndrome, now cutting-edge DNA sequencing technology has unveiled the first comprehensive picture of their genetic rearrangements.

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11 August 2025

Stowers scientist receives prestigious NIH award

Tamara Potapova, Ph.D., a scientist in the Gerton Lab, is investigating the biology behind chromosome instability — a hallmark of cancer and reproductive aging.

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09 April 2025

Stowers scientists help assemble primate genomes, offering insights into the diversity and evolution of our closest relatives

The multi-institutional study assembling six ape genomes provides a new appreciation for how chromosomes evolve.

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28 January 2025

Speaker Takashi Akera - January 22, 2025

The Gerton Lab welcomed Dr. Takashi Akera from NHLBI/NIH.

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14 November 2024

Speaker Kateryna Makova - November 13, 2024

The Gerton Lab welcomed Dr. Kateryna Makova from Pennsylvania State University.

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08 August 2024

Five Facts Concerning Chromosomes

Learn what chromosomes are and why scientists at the Stowers Institute study them in our next #BioBasics episode!

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02 July 2024

The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research names new Dean

Jennifer Gerton, Ph.D., assumed the role of Dean on July 1, 2024

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10 April 2024

Five Stowers researchers receive prestigious grants

Four postdoctoral researcher associates and one visiting scientist were recently awarded prestigious grants to accelerate their research.

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03 April 2024

Human chromosome central regions show extensive variation

Collaborative study helps enlighten a paradox regarding chromosome transmission, potentially leading to a greater understanding of how variations in these regions underlie genome instability and disease

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19 March 2024

Built differently: Preparing the next generation of biologists

This story is the first in a series about the origins and distinct nature of the Stowers Graduate School.

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29 February 2024

Rare Disease Day: A Q&A with Stowers Investigator Jennifer Gerton

"We hope to provide insights into the basic molecular functions of these genes that can someday be harnessed to help people with mutations and their families."

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20 December 2023

2023 in Review

Follow along as we highlight 2023 and impactful scientific discoveries ranging from the origins of Huntington’s and infertility to animal evolution and adaptation.

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04 December 2023

Good things come in small packages: A geometry solution for organizing the center of human chromosomes

Centromeres—specific regions of DNA typically located near the center of chromosomes—achieve a common core structure to ensure proper alignment and segregation of chromosomes during cell division.

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06 October 2023

Stowers members honored for 20 years of service

Forty-nine members reached 20 years of service at the Stowers Institute. The Institute founders, Jim and Virginia Stowers, envisioned establishing the Institute as a long-term investment for advancing foundational knowledge in biology for the benefit of all.

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27 September 2023

Postdoc Profile: Ayantika Sen Gupta

Q&A with Stowers Postdoc Ayantika Sen Gupta: "Explore as many science career possibilities as you can with an open mind."

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23 August 2023

Stowers researchers contribute to complete human Y chromosome sequence assembly

Will help better our understanding of chromosome structure, evolution, and disease

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23 August 2023

Stowers scientists find evidence of unintended impacts from anti-cancer drugs

Could potentially improve success rate of cancer drug development

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26 July 2023

Road to Research: A Q&A with Scientific Project Manager Victoria Hassebroek

A Q&A with Scientific Project Manager Victoria Hassebroek

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06 June 2023

Investigating the placenta: Discovery from Stowers Scientists shows why this often-overlooked organ should be given more attention

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11 May 2023

The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute celebrates graduates

The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments and future endeavors of the graduates who are continuing their scientific discoveries at cutting edge industry positions and at academic institutions including Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, and The Rockefeller University.

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10 May 2023

Investigating human genomes provides unexpected insight into infertility and congenital conditions

Collaboration with Stowers scientists reveals mechanism underlying a common chromosomal abnormality

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24 April 2023

Investigating infertility today offers hope for the future

Foundational research at the Stowers Institute is leading to a greater understanding of many factors governing infertility with the goal of improving health, healthy outcomes, and providing hope for people facing this challenge.

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24 February 2023

#TechTalk: Q&A with Zulin Yu, Head of Light Microscopy

Zulin Yu is a scientist in the Stowers Institute’s Microscopy Technology Center.

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21 December 2022

2022 in Review

Join us as we review scientific discoveries of 2022, ranging from the human genome to planarian flatworms, from regeneration to metabolism

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07 November 2022

Stowers Investigator Jennifer Gerton wins KU Cancer Center Director’s Award

Investigator Jennifer Gerton, PhD, has been awarded The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s 2022 Director's Award for Basic Science.

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08 July 2022

Inside the Institute: A glimpse into the science that takes place at Stowers

Ahead of the American Century Championship, KSHB 41, the local NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO visited to the institute to highlight the incredible work conducted by our scientists.

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11 May 2022

Stowers Investigator Jennifer Gerton discusses genetics research and cancer on KU Cancer Center’s #BenchtoBedside

Investigator Jennifer Gerton, PhD, appeared on KU Cancer Center’s #BenchToBedside to explain how scientists and cancer survivors are working together to decipher DNA

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31 March 2022

Completing the sequence - Part 3

A ‘big data, AI, and genomics’ approach to identifying variation

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31 March 2022

Completing the sequence - Part 2

Insights from evolutionary biology

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31 March 2022

Completing the sequence - Part 1

Seeing is believing

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31 March 2022

Completing the sequence

Stowers Institute researchers help assemble the complete human genome

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09 February 2022

Joseph Varberg, PhD: Postdoc magnifies protein research in yeast

For Postdoctoral Research Associate Joseph Varberg, researching proteins in yeast is more fascinating through the lens of a microscope.

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01 February 2022

Using science to keep Stowers safe — and keep science going

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05 April 2021

New year brings new grant announcements for Stowers researchers

Several Stowers researchers have received funding notifications during the first quarter of 2021, including both investigators and trainees.

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16 June 2020

Persistent DNA damage in the placenta affects pregnancy outcomes

Scientists at the Stowers Institute have shown that a dysfunctional placenta can play a previously unrecognized role during the earliest stages of development in mouse models

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03 July 2019

Super-resolution microscopy illuminates associations between chromosomes

Thanks to super-resolution microscopy, scientists have now been able to unambiguously identify physical associations between human chromosomes.

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01 July 2018

Up close with science and art

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22 June 2017

Cancer cells may streamline their genomes in order to proliferate more easily

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01 April 2017

Creating a scientific legacy that lasts

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01 October 2016

Catching up with Raymond Camahort, PhD

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04 October 2013

Stowers team links dampened mTOR signaling with the developmental disorder Roberts syndrome

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01 October 2013

Who ya gonna call?

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01 April 2013

A discussion with Jennifer Gerton, PhD

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20 July 2012

Debate ends: everyone was right

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