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.

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...