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Welcome to the Division of Medical Genetics

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.

Medical Genetics Faculty Openings
The University of Washington invites applicants for full-time faculty positions in the Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Medicine. Successful candidates will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D., and will be expected to carry out a research program in translational genomics.
Link to Translational Genetics Faculty Openings Advertisement

Email CV to:
Medical Genetics Faculty Search
c/o Sara Eisner
seisner@u.washington.edu

Northwest Institute of Genetic Medicine Outcomes Position
The Northwest Institute of Genetic Medicine (NWIGM) in partnership with the University of Washington is seeking a new faculty member in the Division of Medical Genetics. Successful candidates will have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. and will be expected to carry out outcomes research of genomic applications.
Link to NWIGM Outcomes advertisement
Link to NWIGM website

Email CV to:
NWIGM Outcomes Faculty Search
c/o Sara Eisner
seisner@u.washington.edu

Gretel Motulsky: April 3, 1924-September 17, 2009

Gretel was born April 3, 1924. She married Arno Motulsky March 22, 1945. She was the youngest CPA in the State of Illinois before getting a Bachelor's Degree in Economics at the University of Washington. Gretel was a great lover of art, painting, and art history, and collected art books. She was a docent at the Seattle Art Museum for many years, more recently becoming a docent-laureate.

Everyone who knows Arno and Gretel recognizes that her support and efforts contributed to Arno's many successes. She was a remarkable person and she will be missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be sent to the University of Washington Arno and Gretel Motulsky Lecture or the charity of your choice.

University of Washington Medical Genetics Clinic: A 50th Anniversary Celebration

Please join us for our celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Medical Genetics Clinic, November 5 - 6, 2009.

Make a Gift to the Division of Medical Genetics

Dr. Arno Motulsky honored with the Inaugural American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award on March 31, 2009
ACMG Foundation News

Robin Bennett awarded honorary doctor of science degree from Kenyon College for achievements as geneticist and author :
Feature on Robin Bennett in the Kenyon College Alumni Bulletin

University Week Feature on Genetic Counselor Mercy Laurino's volunteer work with the International Rescue Committee :
University Week

Dr. Scott Hansen presents President Mark Emmert with Torchbearer Award as part of the World Harmony Run:
World Harmony Run

Article by Dr. Wylie Burke in the Washington Post:
Washington Post Article

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.
http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/communications/ad/aa1869.html http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/communications/ad/aa1887.html

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.