Human Genetics Research
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Mapping the Future of Human Genetics

We're evolving the field through research in Genome Structure and Function, Population Genetics and more.

One of the most remarkable aspects of our scientific community is the diversity of research topics we explore. To tackle questions across varied topics, we balance the use of classical approaches with new, cutting-edge experimental and computational techniques. We also leverage a host of model systems including yeast, zebrafish, mouse, dogs, and human populations. 

Unifying our diverse research, and centering our scientific community, is a shared drive to understand how genomes function, how they change over time and across environments, and how perturbations in genome sequences cause single-gene and complex diseases.

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Michigan Experts is a searchable database of research expertise across disciplines from several schools/colleges or institutes at the University of Michigan. Please explore the U-M Medical School Department of Human Genetics' research profile and collaboration network on the Michigan Experts website.

PubMed® comprises more than 37 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites. Please explore the Department of Human Genetics' publications on the PubMed Central website. View select department publications since 2019.

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Featured News & Stories See all news Steven C. J. Parker gives the C. Ronald Kahn Distinguished Lecture at Harvard University
Department News
Stephen Parker gave the C. Ronald Kahn Distinguished Lecture at Harvard University
Thursday, November 21, 2024, Steven Parker, Ph.D., gave the C. Ronald Kahn Distinguished Lecture at the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard University. Parker's lecture, titled "Beyond Genes: How Epigenomic Contexts Shape Diabetes Predisposition," presented the Parker Lab's research on how epigenomic contexts shape diabetes predisposition. This recognition highlights the growing impact of his research and the reputation of his group as leaders in the field.
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NIH High-Risk, High-Reward program awards three U-M Medical School investigators
Three U-M investigators—Changyang Linghu, Longhua Guo and Sundeep Kalantry—have been acknowledged by the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) prestigious High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
Photo portrait of Adelaide Tovar, PhD
Department News
Adelaide Tovar, Ph.D., received a MOSAIC K99/R00 Award from the NIH/NHGRI
Adelaide Tovar, Ph.D., was awarded an NIH Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) K99/R00, a specialized career transition program intended for postdocs who are from underrepresented backgrounds and/or have demonstrated a commitment to increasing inclusivity and equity in the scientific workforce.
Department News
Welcome New Faculty!
Dr. Michelle Hays & Dr. Xander Nuttle will join us as Assistant Professor of Human Genetics!
Department News
Highlighted Publications - September 2024
Department of Human Genetics faculty are involved in widely diverse areas of research, from Genome Structure and Function research to Evolutionary and Population Genetics.
Department News
Nature Genetics Publishes Dr. Kalantry's article "Stepwise de novo establishment of inactive X chromosome architecture in early development"
X chromosome inactivation triggers a dramatic reprogramming of transcription and chromosome architecture.