The Graduate Field of Genetics and Development (G&D) at Cornell University
provides top-ranked multidisciplinary training in the biological and biomedical
sciences. The G&D Field builds on the strong tradition of interdisciplinary
training at Cornell and is composed of 44 faculty members from 12 Departments
and Units. The field has particular strengths in the following research
areas: Genetics; Developmental Biology; Population Structure and Molecular
Evolution; Molecular Genetics; Genomics; Computational Biology; and Plant
Genetics. Graduate students in the Field of G&D obtain outstanding
training in genetics and development and acquire analytical tools that
enable them to understand the mechanisms of inheritance, development, mutation,
gene regulation, and population structure and evolution. The Cornell
campus offers state-of-the-art facilities and provides many opportunities
for collaboration. This fertile environment, led by an enthusiastic and
dedicated faculty, provides a rigorous training environment. Our graduates
enjoy successful careers in research universities and institutes, undergraduate
colleges, and industry.
Cornell University is unique among the top dozen "research
universities" (as identified by US News) in being situated in a small
city, which affects the quality of life, creating a friendly
and supportive atmosphere for graduate students.
G&D is one of several Graduate Fields in the life sciences at Cornell. For an overview of graduate education in the life sciences see: http://gradeducation.lifesciences.cornell.edu/. |
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Jan. 16, 2009: Researchers uncover how protein receptors on cells switch on and off for growth and health More...
Dec. 16, 2008: New technique provides snapshot of all genes being transcribed across human genome More...
October 2008: Researchers describe how cells take out the trash to prevent disease
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October 2008: Cornell launches Center for Comparative and Population Genomics.
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July 2008: A new look at how genes unfold to enable their expression.
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May 2008: Weill Institute announces four new hires. More...
April 2008: Discovery of link in mosquito mating mechanism could lead to new attack on dengue and yellow fever. More...
March 2008: Amanda M. Larracuente is a recipient of the 2008 DeLill Nasser Award for Professional Development in Genetics. More...
February 2008: Cornell scientists find how a protein binds to genes and regulates them across the human genome. More...
January 2008: Seminal fluid can impact female fruit fly's fertility, offering clues into human reproduction. More...
January 2008: Research sheds light on the mechanics of gene transcription. More...
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