1. Genetics and Genomics Science
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Research

PHD PROGRAMS

The Genetics and Genomic Sciences multidisciplinary training area at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is centered on the genetics of human disease and the transformative power of data science. Collaborating closely with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's renowned Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, this training area immerses students in the realms of machine learning, network modeling, and big data analysis. Scholars explore avenues for disease detection, prediction, and treatment. Our talented faculty guide students in groundbreaking research that spans deciphering genetic intricacies to harnessing the potential of advanced data-driven methodologies for shaping the future of personalized medicine.

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Meet the Co-Directors

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Anne Bowcock, PhD
PROFESSOR | Oncological Sciences
PROFESSOR | Dermatology
PROFESSOR | Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Dr. Bowcock looks for genetic risk factors for common and rare inflammatory diseases of the skin and joints and for genetic drivers for different forms of melanoma.

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Sander Houten, PhD
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Genetics and Genomic Sciences

Dr. Houten studies inborn errors of metabolism in order to develop new treatment options for patients affected by these orphan diseases.

Research Areas

The Genetics and Genomic Sciences multidisciplinary training area faculty lead a robust variety of groundbreaking research.

Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, and Network Modeling researchers include:

Cancer researchers include:

Cardiovascular Disease researchers include:

Complex Disease Genetics researchers include:

Drug Discovery, Drug Development, and Therapy researchers include:

Genetics of Neurological Disease researchers include:

Genetics/Epigenomics researchers include:

Human Genetics researchers include:

Immunology and Infectious Disease researchers include:

Mendelian Genetics researchers include:

Microbiome researchers include:

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