Research
Research faculty cover most areas of Human and Medical Genetics and
modern molecular biology. Fifteen members of our faculty are Diplomats
of the American Board of Medical Genetics. Six are members of the National
Academy of Sciences.
Training
The program is designed to train individuals for academic careers in
human and medical genetics. The philosophy of the program is to use
the most advanced concepts and techniques of genetics and cellular/molecular
biology in the elucidation of problems in human and medical genetics.
Research as well as clinical competence is stressed. Research activities
span a wide spectrum of topics in basic and clinical human genetics. Funded training positions are available.
Clinical
The Medical Genetics Counseling and Diagnostic Center has specialists
with training in numerous areas of Medical Genetics.
Robin Bennett in ABC News story:
ABC News article
Dr. Arno Motulsky featured in New York Times:
New York Times article
Dr. Gail Jarvik and colleagues awarded $5.3 million from the Life Sciences Discovery Fund to launch Northwest Institute of Genetic Medicine:
University of Washington Press Release
New research from the King Lab: "Rare Structural Variants Disrupt Multiple Genes in Neurodevelopmental Pathways in Schizophrenia" published March 27, 2008:
University of Washington Press Release
Peter Byers wins Lifetime Award in Genetics from March of Dimes:
Press Release
Robin Bennett wins UW Distinguished Staff Award:
University Week Article
Dr. Clem Furlong's lab on King 5 News:
http://www.king5.com/video/healthlink-index.html?nvid=221600
Faculty positions available in Medical Genetics:
Medical Genetics is currently searching for two junior level faculty members at the assistant or associate professor level. Please see position descriptions below for more information. Positions close December 31, 2007.
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See Robin Bennett on NBC's Today Show:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22340935#22340935
Dr. Maynard Olson wins Gruber Prize:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003782213_geneticsprize10m.html
University of Washington Medical Genetics 1957-2007: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thank you for joining us for our 50th Anniversary celebration on October 12 - 13, 2007. Photos from the anniversary meeting are available for download or prints.
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