INTRODUCTION
The Committee on Genetics, Genomics & Systems Biology (GGSB) is an interdisciplinary PhD granting program that brings together over 60 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, leading to Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics. Our PhD training program combines a foundation in modern genetic analysis with training in current methods for formulating and addressing biological questions in the context of complex systems.
GGSB has over 60 training faculty representing numerous departments at the University of Chicago. The presence of both basic and clinical sciences in the Division of Biological Sciences enhances the Committee's broad interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. GGSB provides an exciting environment to pursue rigorous, high quality training with flexibility in designing programs to meet individual needs. GGSB's goal is to provide an intellectually stimulating, collegial, and supportive environment for students to progress smoothly from research training to careers as independent scientists.
GGSB students spend the first year of study taking courses, doing rotations and taking their Preliminary Examination.
The second year of study is spent developing a research project, choosing a Thesis Advisory Committee and writing and presenting a research proposal to this Committee (Qualifying Examination).
Throughout the duration of graduate studies, students conduct full-time thesis research while continuing to attend seminars, journal clubs, and other educational meetings.
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