Our genetic architecture faculty investigate how common, rare, an structural variants act and interact with epigenetic, environmental, and behavioral factors to influence complex human traits and diseases.
Our statistical and computational genomics faculty develop and apply new computational and statistical methods for the study of complex human diseases and traits.
Our functional genetics and genomics faculty use molecular and omics approaches combined with bioinformatic and statistical approaches to gain further insights into genetic mechanisms and unravel new potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for human diseases and disorders.
Our bioethics faculty employ their philosophical, clinical, and other applied backgrounds to offer in-depth analysis of issues arising in public health, healthcare research, genetics/genomic medicine, and clinical arenas.
Our public health genetics faculty study the implementation of genetic initiatives including access to genetic services, genetic literacy, genetic policy, and patient advocacy, and work with our students to integrate human genetics and the public health science disciplines of epidemiology, behavioral and community health sciences, biostatistics, environmental health, and health services research and ethics, social sciences, public affairs, and law.
Our genetic counseling faculty provide cutting edge training in the complex science of genetics while fostering a strong foundation in counseling. The genetic counseling program is grounded in three important elements: scientific training in human genetics and genomics, comprehensive clinical experience, and understanding the psychological and social aspects of counseling—with an added focus on integrating up to the minute discoveries in genetics and genomics as well as valuable concepts from other academic disciplines.
Our genetic epidemiology faculty develop and apply statistical and genetic epidemiology approaches to understand the genetic contributors to common complex human diseases and traits.