Introduction, Goals, and Structure

The Multidisciplinary Training Area in Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS) represents one of the eight Training Areas that compose the Ph.D. Program of the Graduate School of Biological Sciences 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 GGS program is to provide students with comprehensive training in genetics and genomic sciences. The emphasis of this program is on human genetic diseases utilizing mouse and other eukaryotic model systems. Unique opportunities exist for integrating basic genomics research with clinical and translational genetics. The GGS program draws from internationally recognized research that creates a multidisciplinary environment for students interested in a disease oriented and translational research program.