The Department of Genetics and Genomics at Boston University School of Medicine utilizes the latest genome-era methods for global analysis of cell function as well as classical genetic approaches using model organisms. Ongoing projects range from association of human genetic variation with disease predisposition to structure-function studies of the fruit fly centromere and mathematical modeling of signaling pathways. Our research takes full advantage of the wealth of information resulting from the human genome project to more fully understand biology and the molecular basis of human disease.
A graduate program is designed to train the next generation of multi-disciplinary scientists in the increasingly important area of Genetics and Genomics and offers both Ph.D. and Masters degrees. Coursework goes into depth on topics such as the human genome project, the use of model organisms in understanding biology and the molecular basis of disease. An annual retreat on Cape Cod provides a forum for casual interaction between faculty and students, scientific discussions and departmental planning.
State-of-the-art facilities for microarray, genotyping and proteomics exist in the department and are also available for use by the broader Boston University and outside scientific communities. The microarray facility is run by Ph.D. level scientists and offers help with statistical and bioinformatics analysis of data free of charge.
Please contact us or explore our website if you would like to learn more about the department.
