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The Department of Genetics is at the forefront in developing new methods for physical and genetic mapping of the human genome and for identifying and isolating genes responsible for a range of human phenotypes, Mendelian traits and common/complex diseases. The department supports a broad program of preclinical and graduate instruction in genetics, with research opportunities ranging from established experimental organisms to humans, and from molecular genetics to population genetics.
A significant portion of the first-year course in basic medical sciences is devoted to human and clinical genetics, with emphasis on the impact of new genetic technologies on the practice of medicine. This includes specialized selective courses in addition to the core genetic curriculum. Advanced training in clinical genetics and in genetic research is available from the faculty in the Department of Genetics and from geneticists with principal appointments in many other departments within the School of Medicine.
The Department of Genetics offers a broad range of training in virtually all major areas of modern genetics. Numbered among the faculty are world leaders in genetic mapping, new methods of DNA manipulation, cloning and sequencing, computational biology, developmental genetics, neurogenetics, human and statistical genetics, and population and evolutionary genetics. Research opportunities with experimental organisms include genetic studies with zebrafish, fruit flies, nematodes, yeast, bacteria and the alga Chlamydomonas.
Advanced courses and seminars are offered that focus on the genetics of complex disease, gene expression, genetic mapping, molecular genetics, genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, computational biology, developmental genetics, microbial genetics, immunogenetics, cancer genetics and population and evolutionary genetics. Extraordinary opportunities for research training and experience are available in all of these areas and at all levels. The programs are tailored to meet the needs of medical students, graduate students and both MD and PhD postdoctoral fellows pursuing advanced training in biomedical research.
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