Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Genetics
The Department of Biomedical Genetics investigates how cell regulation and signaling pathways control complex biological processes, including stem cell maintenance and differentiation, cancer, aging, and organism development. There is a focus on genetically tractable human disease models. Multidisciplinary research using state-of-the-art approaches in cell biology, genetics, genomics, systems and computational biology is conducted in the department.

Research
Our diverse faculty's cutting edge research spans several areas of biomedical genetics.

Education
The department invites you to explore our Genetics, Development and Stem Cells PhD Program, which offers a number of lecture courses in the areas of cell biology, genetics, genomics, systems biology and biomedicine.

People
The Department of Biomedical Genetics fosters collaborative research between laboratories and investigators.
Affiliated Research Units
Latest News
February 1, 2025
Brian J. Altman, Ph.D. Joins Scientific Leadership Committee
November 20, 2024
Doug Anderson Publishes Gene Therapy Advance in Science
November 7, 2024
BGG 1st Year Students Deanna Abid and Veronica Gomes Earn SMD Awards!