Cresko Lab Sweeps Awards at EVO-WIBO 2016 Conference

Outstanding success for Cresko Lab members at the 2016 EVO-WIBO conference, with our team winning awards across all presentation categories!

The Evolution in the Pacific Northwest (EVO-WIBO) conference brought together evolutionary biologists from across the region, and Cresko Lab members dominated the awards, showcasing the exceptional quality of our research and presentation skills.

Award Winners

Our impressive sweep included: - Allison Fuiten - Best Graduate Student Talk - Thom Nelson - Best Graduate Student Talk (tie) - Kristin Alligood - Best Graduate Student Poster - John Crandall - Best Undergraduate Student Poster - Mark Currey - Best Technician Poster

Graduate Student Excellence

Allison and Thom’s talks featured: - Cutting-edge genomics research - Clear scientific communication - Engaging presentation style - Novel research findings - Strong experimental design

Poster Presentations

Award-winning posters showcased: - Visual communication excellence - Comprehensive research stories - Clear data presentation - Innovative approaches - Scientific rigor

Research Topics Presented

Our team presented on: - Pipefish evolution and genomics - Stickleback population genetics - Craniofacial development - Evolutionary developmental biology - Genomic methodology

Unprecedented Success

This represents: - First sweep of all categories - Recognition across career stages - Lab-wide presentation excellence - Research quality validation - Team achievement

Undergraduate Achievement

John Crandall’s award highlights: - Strong undergraduate research program - Excellent mentorship - Early career development - Research independence - Presentation skills training

Technical Staff Recognition

Mark Currey’s award acknowledges: - Critical technical contributions - Research support excellence - Scientific understanding - Communication abilities - Professional development

Regional Recognition

EVO-WIBO success demonstrates: - Regional research leadership - Pacific Northwest excellence - Strong scientific community - Collaborative environment - Training program success

Presentation Skills

Awards reflect our emphasis on: - Scientific communication training - Practice presentations - Peer feedback - Visual design skills - Public speaking development

Research Quality

Recognition validates: - Innovative research programs - Rigorous methodology - Important scientific questions - Quality data collection - Thorough analyses

Team Achievement

This success represents: - Collaborative lab culture - Mutual support system - Shared knowledge - Collective excellence - Lab-wide commitment

Building Momentum

These awards contribute to: - Lab reputation enhancement - Student career development - Future funding success - Recruitment advantages - Scientific visibility

Congratulations to all our award winners for this exceptional achievement!