Dr. David Bartel of the Whitehead Institute/MIT/HHMI is a GC grad who will be receiving a Culture for Service award during our Alumni Weekend. His research deals with small RNAs that silence genes. His lab uses a combination of biochemical, molecular, genetic, and computational approaches to identify additional genes, explore their roles in regulating eukaryotic gene expression, and determine the molecular mechanisms of their action. His discoveries have been cited in some of our biology texts and in many molecular biology research articles. He has been the recipient of several major international awards recognizing his work. This is a great opportunity to learn about cutting edge research from one who is an international leader in genetics and molecular biology.