Thom Nelson Wins Poster Award at Allied Genetics Conference
Congratulations to Thom Nelson for winning a poster award at the prestigious Allied Genetics Conference in Orlando!
This international conference brings together thousands of geneticists from around the world, making this recognition particularly significant for Thom’s research on stickleback ancestry and adaptation through standing genetic variation.
The Allied Genetics Conference
This major meeting featured: - Multiple genetics societies - Thousands of attendees - International participation - Cutting-edge genetics research - Model organism communities
Award-Winning Research
Thom’s poster presented: - Genome-wide coalescent analyses - Standing genetic variation - Stickleback population history - Adaptation mechanisms - Ancestry inference methods
Competition Excellence
The award represents: - Recognition among hundreds of posters - International peer recognition - Research quality validation - Presentation excellence - Scientific communication skills
Research Innovation
Thom’s work demonstrates: - Novel analytical approaches - Computational genomics expertise - Evolutionary theory application - Big data handling - Statistical rigor
NSF DDIG Support
This research is supported by: - Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant - Competitive federal funding - Recognition of innovation - Training grant success - Research independence
Methodological Advances
The poster highlighted: - New computational pipelines - Ancestry deconvolution - Selection detection methods - Population genomics tools - Software development
Scientific Impact
This work contributes to: - Understanding rapid adaptation - Standing variation theory - Population genetics field - Model organism research - Evolutionary genomics
Presentation Excellence
Award criteria included: - Scientific merit - Visual design - Clear communication - Engaging presentation - Question handling
Career Development
This recognition provides: - CV enhancement - Networking opportunities - Research visibility - Future collaboration - Job market preparation
Lab Representation
Thom’s success reflects: - Cresko Lab training - Research excellence - Presentation preparation - Peer support - Mentorship quality
Building on Success
This adds to Thom’s achievements: - EVO-WIBO presentation award - Cambridge University talks - London presentations - DDIG funding - Publication record
International Visibility
The conference provided: - Global audience - Leading geneticists - Industry connections - Collaboration opportunities - Career networking
Outstanding achievement, Thom! This recognition highlights the quality and innovation of your dissertation research.