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Collaborate with distinguished faculty and driven peers in Case Western Reserve University's Genetics and Genome Sciences PhD program. Within six years or less, you'll engage in a team-oriented setting, exploring areas like human disease animal models, gene expression regulation through epigenetics, and therapeutic approaches for genetic disorders—all within intimate class sizes to ensure personalized guidance. This program equips you with the expertise to pursue careers as researchers, clinical genetics leaders, academics, and beyond. You'll work closely with both fellow students and world-class faculty dedicated to your professional growth at one of America's premier research institutions, with access to predoctoral funding opportunities and 34 specialized facilities within our School of Medicine.
The Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences offers an integrated curriculum focused on cutting-edge research and education across all genetics disciplines, with special concentrations in genomics, human and model organism genetics, disease modeling using animals and stem cells, epigenetic mechanisms, genetic therapy development, and developmental genetics. Our faculty lead globally respected research initiatives in these fields while mentoring future genetics pioneers. The department partners with affiliated institutions like University Hospitals' Center for Human Genetics and Cleveland Clinic's Genomic Medicine Institute, expanding research and training possibilities.