Committee on Genetics, Genomics and Systems Biology

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.

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Raven Watson

GGSB Second Year Student, McNerney Lab

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.

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Xiaochang Zhang receives NIH award for innovative research by early career scientist

Software identified the METTL3 gene (left) as a potential "driver gene" for bladder cancer. The closeups below show areas with genetic mutations.

Software identified the METTL3 gene (left) as a potential "driver gene" for bladder cancer. The closeups below show areas with genetic mutations.

Xin He & Matthew Stephens Featured: Software tools help researchers find genetic mutations that can cause cancer

Ancient DNA tools help scientists study human evolution directly from the source

Surface view of a Drosophila egg chamber, the multicellular precursor to the egg. The follicular epithelial cells that form the egg chamber’s outer layer collectively migrate along the extracellular matrix (ECM) that surrounds the organ. This collective migration, in turn, causes the entire egg chamber to rotate within the ECM to create the elongated shape of the egg.

The complex communications that help cells synchronize movement - Featuring Sally Horne-Badovinac