Medical Genetics

Faculty in Medical Genetics are at the forefront of their fields employing cutting edge genetic, epigenetic, genomic and bioinformatic methodologies to gain insight into diseases such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative and neurological disorders, and other genetic diseases.

Areas of research Include:

  • Cancer Genetics & Genomics
  • Clinical Genetics, Genetic Counselling and Ethics & Policy
  • Developmental Genetics
  • DNA Repair & Genome Stability
  • Epigenetics, Epigenomics & Gene Regulation
  • Genetic Epidemiology & Population Genetics
  • Genomics & Bioinformatics
  • Immunogenetics
  • Neurogenetics & Neurodegenerative Disease Genetics
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Proteomics
  • Stem Cells & Gene Therapy
 

Explore our Programs in Medical Genetics

 
 
 
 

Student & Alumni Stories in Medical Genetics

Jane Gair

Alumni
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)

Ryan Yuen

Alumni
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)

Mia Frier

Student
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)

Khair Mufti

Student
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD)
 
 

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