Our department is dedicated to graduate training in human genetics research (including molecular, statistical, and bioinformatics research), public health genetics, and genetic counseling.
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Swapping a desk for a week of service
Safe, stable housing is often considered a cornerstone of public health, a metaphor that resonates with Pitt Public Health research administrator Scott Szypulski. Each spring, he trades his desk for a Habitat for Humanity housing site, spending a week with Pitt students and alumni helping construct the walls, frames and foundations that give families a secure place to live.
Join us for Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week, May 18-22!
Public Health Genetics and Genomics Week (PHGW) is an annual awareness campaign held each May to highlight how genetic and genomic information is applied to improve population health, prevent disease, and ensure equitable access to genet
McCarthy named inaugural director of Bioethics Education for Undergraduates
Cindy McCarthy, DHCE, MA, NREMT, Pitt Public Health associate professor of human genetics, has been named the inaugural Director of Bioethics Education for Undergraduates within the Pitt Institute for Bioethics. In this role, McCarthy will develop and implement bioethics educational initiatives for undergraduate students, foster mentor relationships between undergraduates and Pitt faculty and advise students interested in bioethics research.