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 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
October 23, 2026
Lynne Maquat honored with Steven C. Beering Award
October 20, 2026
Prenatal Iron Deficiency Leaves Lasting Changes in The Developing Brain
September 16, 2026
Vera Gorbunova Pinpoints Surprising Role for Aging-Linked Protein

