Hancock Lab USCA

Hancock Lab USCA The overall goal of the Hancock laboratory at the University of South Carolina Aiken is to reveal the identity and function of plant genome components.

So proud of the 2026 Hancock lab graduates!
05/07/2026

So proud of the 2026 Hancock lab graduates!

End of year party to celebrate our Seniors!
05/03/2026

End of year party to celebrate our Seniors!

Spring 2026 lab photo.  We had enough lab shirts for everyone except Jack!
03/28/2026

Spring 2026 lab photo. We had enough lab shirts for everyone except Jack!

Southern Section ASPB meeting is in Lafayette LA this year.  We enjoyed the beautiful weather yesterday and presenting r...
03/14/2026

Southern Section ASPB meeting is in Lafayette LA this year. We enjoyed the beautiful weather yesterday and presenting results today.

Our most recent publication resulted as a collaboration with the Clemson Edisto REC.  Lots of Hancock lab students helpe...
11/11/2025

Our most recent publication resulted as a collaboration with the Clemson Edisto REC. Lots of Hancock lab students helped along the way.

Production of a healthy crop of protein- and oil-rich soybean seeds requires a significant amount of nitrogen. Under ideal conditions, most of this nitrogen comes from the root nodules, where a symbiotic relationship with Bradyrhizobium japonicum fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere. Thus, growers gen...

Updated lab photo...almost got everyone there.
09/22/2025

Updated lab photo...almost got everyone there.

We took our visiting scientist, Alicja to the Historic USC Library while we were on the Columbia campus for the Research...
09/22/2025

We took our visiting scientist, Alicja to the Historic USC Library while we were on the Columbia campus for the Research CORE fair.

Hancock lab went on a field trip to Clemson for a seminar by our collaborator Keith Slotkin.
09/19/2025

Hancock lab went on a field trip to Clemson for a seminar by our collaborator Keith Slotkin.

So happy that NSF sees the value in the work we are doing!
07/29/2025

So happy that NSF sees the value in the work we are doing!

Academic AffairsAdvancementAlumni RelationsAthleticsBehavioral Intervention TeamBookstoreBudget OfficeBusiness ServicesCallen Center for Engaged Teaching & LearningCampus Auxiliary & Support ServicesCampus SafetyChildrens CenterDining ServicesEtherredge CenterExternal ProgramsGraduation

Its been a busy summer in the Hancock lab!  We were able to get a quick lab photo this week, but not everyone was able t...
07/18/2025

Its been a busy summer in the Hancock lab! We were able to get a quick lab photo this week, but not everyone was able to be there.

Address

471 University Pkwy
Aiken, SC
29801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Hancock Lab USCA posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Share