Genetics and Genomic Sciences
The Multidisciplinary Training Area in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS) is one of eight Training Areas that comprise the PhD program of the Graduate School at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The program emphasizes course work and research experience in:
- The molecular pathology of genetic diseases
- Gene discovery and characterization
- Translational genetics
- Informatics and genome analysis
- Gene regulation
- Genome organization and evolution
The overall goal of the Genetics and Genomic Sciences Program is to provide students with comprehensive training in genetics and genomic sciences. The emphasis of this program is on human genetic diseases using mouse and other eukaryotic model systems. We offer unique opportunities to integrate basic genomics research with clinical and translational genetics.
The Genetics and Genomic Sciences Program draws from internationally recognized research that creates a multidisciplinary environment for students interested in a disease-oriented and translational research program.
Peter E. Warburton, PhD, is Associate Professor of Genetics and Genomic Science. His research is focused on understanding the structure and function of human centromeres, including their epigenetic formation by histone H3 variant CENP-A.
Martin J. Walsh, PhD, is Associate Professor of Structural and Chemical Biology and Pediatrics. His focus is on understanding the regulatory mechanisms imposed through chromatin architecture and function.
Deadline for application is January 1.
Lily Recanati
Send e-mail: grads@mssm.edu
The Graduate School of Biological Sciences
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