33rd Fungal Genetics Conference
33rd Fungal Genetics Conference
The Fungal Genetics Conference is the premier meeting for the international community of fungal geneticists. The conference presents cutting-edge research spanning a diverse array of topics, including comparative and functional genomics, gene regulation, cell biology, biochemistry and metabolism, population and evolutionary genetics, host-pathogen interactions, genetics education, and more. In addition to the Perkins/Metzenberg Lecture, the 2026 meeting will present the inaugural Fungal Spore Lecture, and have concurrent and poster sessions, attendee-organized pre-meeting workshops, ad-hoc luncheon meetings and the chance to network and connect with other fungal geneticists.
We are delighted that the 33rd Fungal Genetics Conference will be returning to the Asilomar Conference Grounds in beautiful Pacific Grove, California. This 107-acre protected coastal state park is located on the Monterey Peninsula. With miles of trails that lead you along the scenic coastline as well as through the park, it is the perfect environment in which to learn, share research, and meet with colleagues.
Nancy Keller
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Nancy P. Keller is the Robert L. Metzenberg and Kenneth B. Raper Professor of Mycology in the Departments of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Her research investigates the genetic and molecular foundations of fungal pathogenesis and secondary metabolism. Her lab focuses on Aspergillus and Penicillium species both for their pathogenic prowess and their metabolic richness. Her recent interests include discovery of non-canonical secondary metabolite synthases and their chemical products, the role of secondary metabolites in cross‑kingdom small‑molecule communication and the intrinsic development of antifungal resistance in Aspergillus pathogens.
Awards will be given for the best poster presentations by GSA undergraduate and graduate student members. Judges take both scientific merit and clarity of presentation into account. You must be a GSA student member and the first and presenting author on the abstract at the time of submission.
The DeLill Nasser Award supports geneticists in their graduate or postdoctoral career stages by funding participation in conferences and laboratory courses.
The Genetics Society of America (GSA) is an international community of biologists from all career stages and more than 50 countries.