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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.
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
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Public Health staff take more than a few seats at the Pitt Staff Council table
Pitt Public Health staff take leading roles on the University of Pittsburgh Staff Council.
![HUGEN alums Jacqueline Cohen and Elizabeth Roy](/sites/default/files/styles/news/public/news-img/hugen_fellows_0.png?h=d72ff27f&itok=bKlF-NNd)
Human Genetics alums receive fellowships from ASHG
Two Human Genetics alums receive distinguished fellowships from American Society of Human Genetics.
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Congrats to Hugen Graduation Award Winners
Congratulations to Human Genetics graduates from this academic year, including those receiving awards from the departments in an event this spring. See pictures from the event below!