Doctor's degrees in Human + Medical Genetics: A program that focuses on the scientific study of human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. Includes instruction in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases.
Cornell University
Doctorate
Genetics and Development | Cornell University |
Faculty members in this field have research interests that range from molecular genetics to developmental and evolutionary genetics. Entering students work for brief periods (laboratory rotations) with several faculty members during their first year before choosing a major advisor.
Graduate students are required to pass an oral qualifying examination before the beginning of their fifth semester and must obtain at least two semesters of teaching experience... |
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