Their research deals with the genetics of higher organisms, in particular man, with emphasis on human genetic disease. Research training is offered to predoctoral students, to graduate students, and to individuals holding an M.D. or Ph.D. degree. Faculty of the Division offer a variety of genetic patient services, including diagnostic consultation and genetic counseling. They also offer a variety of genetic laboratory services and are concerned with the development of improved diagnostic methods. Opportunities for training in medical genetics are offered to medical students and to the residency staff.
Research is conducted on the evaluation of genetic services.
Faculty from participating departments offer comprehensive education and research programs in many areas of genetics and molecular biology. The program is augmented by vigorous seminar series and workshops. Disease-oriented model systems are easily accommodated because of the close association with clinical departments in the School of Medicine. Efforts are aimed at developing academic scholars and research scientists to fulfill the need for highly qualified geneticists and molecular biologists. Students are admitted to the training program either through the Graduate Program in Biology and Medicine or through one of the participating departments.