Mark Currey Wins Best Research Assistant Poster at EVO-WIBO
Congratulations to Mark Currey for winning the Best Research Assistant/Technician Poster Award at the EVO-WIBO Conference!
Mark’s exceptional poster presentation demonstrates the high caliber of research conducted by all members of the Cresko Lab team. His award recognizes not only excellent science but also the critical contributions that research assistants and technicians make to advancing evolutionary biology.
Outstanding Research Contributions
Mark’s poster showcased his extensive work on: - Population genomics of Oregon stickleback - Field collection and sampling strategies - Laboratory protocol optimization - Data management and analysis pipelines - Long-term dataset curation
Professional Excellence
The award recognizes Mark’s: - Deep expertise in stickleback biology - Mastery of genomic techniques - Ability to train new lab members - Clear scientific communication - Dedication to research excellence
About the Award Category
The Research Assistant/Technician award celebrates: - Essential contributions of research staff - Professional development in science careers - Technical expertise and innovation - Mentorship and training roles - Long-term commitment to research programs
Mark’s Role in the Lab
As Senior Research Assistant, Mark has been instrumental in: - Managing multi-year field studies - Developing laboratory protocols - Training dozens of students - Maintaining critical databases - Contributing to numerous publications
EVO-WIBO 2016 Success
Mark’s award caps an extraordinary showing by the Cresko Lab at this year’s conference, with lab members winning awards across multiple categories: - Best Graduate Student Talk (2 winners) - Best Graduate Student Poster - Best Undergraduate Poster - Best Research Assistant Poster
Career Impact
With his M.S. in Biology from University of Oregon, Mark exemplifies: - Career development in research positions - The value of long-term research expertise - Professional growth in academic science - Leadership in laboratory management
Research Legacy
Mark’s contributions have been essential to: - The Oregon stickleback phylogeography project - Development of RAD-seq protocols - Training the next generation of scientists - Building long-term datasets
Team Science
This recognition highlights how modern genomics research requires: - Collaborative team efforts - Diverse expertise and skills - Long-term dedication - Professional research staff
Congratulations Mark on this well-deserved recognition of your exceptional contributions!