We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Kirby and Jan Alton Graduate Fellowship. The Fellowship supports one outstanding senior graduate student for a year. All doctoral students in the 3rd year are considered for support by the Fellowship for the following year. Selection is based on research accomplishments. The award is funded by a generous gift from Dr. Kirby Alton, who completed his Ph.D. in Genetics at the University of Georgia in 1981. Following graduation, Dr. Alton joined Amgen, where he rose to become vice-president for development. Dr. Alton is retired from his position at Amgen and now lives in Montana. He currently serves on the board of the UGA Research Foundation. Past winners of the Kirby and Jan Alton Graduate Fellowship 2023 Theresa Erlenbach 2022 Katie Duval 2021 Inam Jameel 2020 Sam Mantel 2019 Gabrielle Sandstedt 2018 Alice Shanfelter 2017 A. Kelly Lane 2016 Caitlin Conn & Kyle Benowitz 2015 Joe Groom 2014 Elizabeth Lowry 2013 Christine Ewers 2012 Emily Peeden 2011 Jeileen Roy 2010 Jenna Oberstaller 2009 John Robinson 2008 Jianing Xu 2007 Jodell Linder 2006 Chih-Horng Kuo 2005 Vanessa Corby-Harris
