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Department of Genetics Home FAQs Graduate Education Patients and Providers Research Centers People Administration and Staff Professors and Distinguished Professors Associate Professors Assistant Professors Joint & Secondary Faculty Clinical Faculty Adjunct Faculty Emeritus Faculty News Events Initiate Grant Submission Inclusive Excellence Resources Mental Health & Wellness Give Ranked first in NIH funding among peer public schools of medicine. Department News May 13, 2024 Dr. Karen Mohlke Awarded R01 Competitive Renewal from NIDDK Karen Mohlke, PhD (Professor, Department of Genetics) was awarded a R01 from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Read more May 13, 2024 Dr. Jin Szatkiewicz Awarded New R01 from NIMH Jin Szatkiewicz, PhD (Associate Professor, Department of Genetics) was awarded a four-year R01 from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for her project titled Integrating developmental and genomic approaches to identify early trajectories of eating and internalizing disorder symptoms”. Read more May 13, 2024 Department of Genetics Publications for April 28th – May 11th, 2024 Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 28th - May 11th 2024. Read more May 3, 2024 Haendel Lab Publishes Postpartum Depression Paper A new paper from the laboratory of Dr. Melissa Haendel was published in JMIR MHealth UHealth. Read more More… Message From Our Chair Fernando Pardo Manuel-de-Villena Chair Professor UNC Department of Genetics We advance fundamental, translational, and clinical research in genetics and genomics through innovation, education, and collaboration. Our graduate programs train students to be creative, sophisticated research scientists prepared to pursue careers focused in genetics and genomics working in academic science, government, or commercial positions. Students conduct their dissertation research using diverse experimental approaches – from classical genetics to the most modern molecular methods – to address a broad range of contemporary problems in biomedical science. The Department also includes a clinical arm focused on medical genetics, which covers the broad spectrum of clinical genetic research from disease prevention to diagnosis and treatment. This specialty includes evaluation, mutation discovery, counseling and risk assessment through analysis and genetic testing. Locating the clinical group alongside basic scientists facilitates integration of cutting edge genetic research with patient care. Bryson Program The UNC Department Genetics is proud to announce the formation of the Bryson Program for Judicial Science Education! For more information, including our mission, goals, board members and training videos, please visit the new website here ! UNC EDGE UNC E ducational Pathways to Increase D iversity in GE nomics (EDGE) is an innovative 2-year summer program for undergraduate students who are interested in careers in genomics. EDGE especially welcomes applications from students who are underrepresented in the field of genomics. Highlighted Faculty Kristy Lee, MS, CGC Professor Kristy Lee, MS, CGC Professor The Department of Genetics is proud to highlight Professor, Ms. Kristy Lee, for her excellence in clinical service, research, and service. Ms. Lee’s scientific expertise, clinical experience, teaching excellence, and service to the community exemplifies her long-standing commitment to the utilization of genetics in healthcare. Read Full Story. Genetics In The News Genetics News Researchers Unveil a Hidden Trait in Mycobacterium Genomes Governing Stress Adaptation April 17, 2024 Haendel to join UNC Genetics, Pediatrics, Data Science & Society to Advance Precision Medicine in NC April 11, 2024 A Newborn Genetic Screening Study Reaches New Milestone February 26, 2024 Protein Accumulation on Fat Droplets Implicated in Late-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease February 9, 2024 How Two Sisters Continue to Soar with Sickle Cell Disease February 2, 2024 More… Upcoming Events May 20 Monday – UNC Department of Genetics Faculty Meeting: May 2024 Monday 12:00 pm Aug 28 Wednesday – Department of Genetics Colloquium: Keriayn Smith Wednesday 12:00 pm View More Events… Find Us Genetics 120 Mason Farm Road 5000 D, Genetic Medicine Building CB#7264 UNC-Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7264 United States Directions & Parking Contact DEPARTMENT Primary Contact for Administration Tel: (919) 843-6475 Report a Web Issue Please email John Cornett with issues navigating the site. 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