Mouse and Rat Community Information

Connect with the Mouse and Rat research community at TAGC 2024! The meeting’s unique format offers multiple opportunities for you to share your work, learn about the latest research and tools, and build community. Hear the latest at the Mouse and Rat Community Sessions and Poster Sessions.

Don’t miss the International Mammalian Genome Conference!

Do you normally attend the International Mammalian Genome Conference? TAGC Online incorporates this meeting for 2024, so you don’t want to miss out!

Connect With Us On Social Media

The conference hashtag is #TAGC24. Use the #Mouseandrat24 community-specific hashtag alongside #TAGC24 to allow everyone to follow along!

Stay tuned for more information about the Community Program Committee, Invited Speakers, and Presentation Opportunities.

Community Special Events and Awards

IMGS Scholarships for trainees (students or postdocs)

Application Deadline: November 9, 2023

The International Mammalian Genome Society Scholarships support meeting costs for students and postdocs. The scholarships are expected to cover at least the cost of registration and half a twin room (shared room with two beds) for five nights. The scholarship also covers the Mammalian Trainee Symposium and IMGS Members-Only Reception.

To be eligible:

• You must be a 2024 IMGS member (memberships are complimentary; visit imgs.org for more information).
• You should register for TAGC 2024 and pay the registration fees. Please make sure that during the registration process you select the Mammalian Trainee Symposium on March 6.
• Send a copy of your meeting registration and abstract submission confirmations to imgsgeneral@gmail.com no later than November 9, 2023.
• You must have an abstract selected for a poster or talk.

A maximum of one scholarship will be awarded per lab. Underrepresented minorities (URMS) are especially encouraged to apply.

The Mary Lyon Award

In recognition of Dr. Mary Lyon’s role as a mentor and her remarkable career, begun at a time when very few women became scientists, the IMGS has established the Mary Lyon Award for early-stage independent female researchers (Assistant Professor or equivalent). The IMGS will cover expenses for awardees to participate in an International Mammalian Genome Conference and give an oral presentation of their work. In 2024, the International Mammalian Genome Conference will be part of TAGC.

Nominations should include the name of the nominee, their email address, CV or ORCID ID, and the name of one individual who can provide a recommendation letter. Note that nominees need to be IMGS members, but can join at the time of the nomination. Self-nominations are welcome.

Nominations should be sent to imgsgeneral@gmail.com. The deadline to nominate will be updated once the information becomes available.

These awards will be presented during the Mammalian Trainee Symposium.

Conference History

2020: The Allied Genetics Conference (TAGC) Online

2016: Mouse Genetics, Orlando, FL

2014: Mouse Molecular Genetics, Pacific Grove, CA

2012: Mouse Molecular Genetics, Pacific Grove, CA

2011: Mouse Genetics, Washington, DC