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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.
News Release
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.
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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.
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Health Lab
Many parents want help preventing their child from developing hereditary health conditions
Poll shows two thirds of parents want their healthcare provider to suggest ways to prevent their child from developing a health problem that runs in the family
Department News
Highlighted Publications - August 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
Highlighted Publications - July 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
Congratulations on Faculty Promotions
Please join me in congratulating four of our faculty members who are being promoted, effective September 1, 2024. Congratulations on your promotions and for all of your contributions and successes that gave rise to this well-deserved recognition!
Department News
Congratulations Didi Robins on your Retirement as Professor of Human Genetics!
Diane M. Robins, PhD Transitions to Emerita Status - effective June 30, 2024
Department News
Congratulations to Beverly Yashar
Congratulations to Beverly Yashar on her extensive career and new emeritus status effective June 20, 2024.
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Department News
Advising Council at University of Michigan (ACUM) “Outstanding Advisor Award” Nomination to Ashley Andreae
We are thrilled to inform you that U-M student(s) nominated Ashley Andreae for the ACUM Outstanding Advisor Award funded by the Provost’s Office.
Department News
Highlighted Publications - May 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
Highlighted Publications - June 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.