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How does DNA Determine Someone’s Predisposition to Disease?
Our department is dedicated to graduate training in human genetics research (including molecular, statistical, and bioinformatics research), public health genetics, and genetic counseling.
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Academics
The Department of Human Genetics offers four master’s level programs and two doctoral programs.
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Admissions
Learn about the admissions process and requirements for the Department of Human Genetics.
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Research & Practice
Get involved in our research centers, where you can join a research project or help translate findings into practice and policy.
Highlights

Meet Our Faculty

Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they’re directing.

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News

Alumni award winners

Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony

The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health recognized nine alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony.

American Society of Human Genetics

American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting

Trainees and faculty in Human Genetics made a strong showing at November’s American Society of Human Genetics annual meeting in Washington, DC!
 

Dr. Bruce Nmezi

Post-doctoral fellow Bruce Nmezi selected for the 2023-2025 Human Genetics Scholars

Dr. Bruce Nmezi has been selected for the 2023-2025 Human Genetics Scholars.

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