The Department of Genetics proudly hosts a series of Named Lectures that honor visionary scientists and celebrate groundbreaking discoveries shaping the future of human health. These lectures bring distinguished speakers to our community, inspiring new generations of researchers and scientists.
Donald C. Shreffler Memorial Lecture
Shreffler Lecture
The Donald C. Shreffler lecture was established in 1995 through a generous gift from Mrs. Dorothy Shreffler and sons, Dave and Doug, to honor the contributions of Donald C. Shreffler, PhD to Washington University in St. Louis and the scientific community. This lecture historically has featured scientists whose work utilizes mouse as the model for genetic analysis and each year brings an eminent mouse geneticist to Washington University to speak in this lectureship.
Gary D. Stormo Computational & Systems Biology Lecture
Stormo Lecture
The Gary D. Stormo Computational & Systems Biology Lectureship was established by the Department of Genetics in 2024, in honor of Dr. Gary D. Stormo, a pioneer in bioinformatics with 24 years of professorship at Washington University School of Medicine.