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UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
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Learn more about the history, mission and funding behind the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.
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CAGT researchers focus on the genetic improvement of Georgia crop plants.
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Learn more about the people who contribute to the research at the Center for Applied Genetic Technologies.
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CAGT faculty are all part of the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES). Learn more about advanced degree opportunities with CAGT.
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CAGT Events

An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff at the start of every fall semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event allows students, faculty, and staff to interact and discover ways to get involved with activities offered by CAES. Are you a CAES alumni interested in volunteering at Ag Dawg Kickoff? Sign up to reserve your spot and get a free t-shirt!  
Aug 20
5:30PM - 7:30PM Ag Dawg Kickoff 2025 Livestock Arena, Athens, GA
About the speaker: Dr. Whitaker is Professor of Horticulture and strawberry breeder. His applied research program focuses on elucidating the genetics of important traits in strawberry and developing new cultivars, working closely with regional growers associations. Locations: in-person @ Griffin SLC 116, remotely via Zoom @ Athens CAGT 128 and Tifton NESPAL 126. Join via Zoom Meeting ID: 946 4734 2071 *Please sign in to your UGA zoom account prior to joining. Those that join the zoom outside of the Authenticated UGA accounts will need to display full name and affiliation to be admitted from the waiting room.
Aug 21
4:00PM - 5:00PM PBGG External Speaker Seminar: Dr. Vance Whitaker, University of Florida
Join us for the Plant Synthetic Biology Symposium on August 26-28, 2025, at the University of Georgia Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries. Registration cost is $150.
Aug 26
08/26 5:00PM - 08/28 12:00PM 2025 Plant Synthetic Biology Symposium Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Athens, GA

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Center for Applied Genetic Technologies
111 Riverbend Rd
Athens, Georgia 30602

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