Committee on Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology

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Doctoral Training in Computational Genomics

GGSB has developed a focused curriculum to train students in computational, mathematical, and statistical research.

GGSB Empirical Track Coursework

Training under the Empirical Track is focused on experimental techniques, especially those quantitative in nature.

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Welcome to GGSB

Discover a leading private research university in a world-class city.

The Committee on Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology (GGSB) is an interdisciplinary PhD granting program that brings together over 70 biologists from many academic departments. The GGSB program is aimed at training PhD scholars for careers as independent scientists in basic and applied biomedical research and education. The GGSB Graduate Program offers a program of basic study, leading to a Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology.

Spotlight

Raven Watson

GGSB First Year Student

Coming to graduate school, I wanted the opportunity to continue exploring my research interests. GGSB was the perfect fit for me because of the flexibility it allows. With so many faculty to choose from across different departments, I feel completely free to engage with interdisciplinary research. Additionally, the UChicago community is so welcoming and supportive! I genuinely feel that everyone wants me to succeed.

Spotlight Archive

News

Duplicate genes help animals resolve sexual conflict - Nicholas VanKuren, Ph.D. GGSB Alumni Featured

Sequencing genomes of Nigerian women could help prevent many lethal breast cancers - Olufunmilayo Olopade featured

BSD makes GRE optional

Lindsey Montefiori, et. al, A promoter interaction map for cardioascular disease genetics eLife, July 10, 2018

Eileen Dolan leads research experience for CPS teachers

Small molecules set up security system to defend the genome - Heng-Chi Lee, Ph.D.

Why birds are smarter than you think - Professor Clifton Ragsdale.

Women in STEM - Lauren E. Blake, PhD candidate in Human Genetics

Carole Ober has been named the Blum-Riese Distinguished Service Professor in Human Genetics and the College.

Grad students and postdocs march for science in Chicago and Washington

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