Pushing the boundaries of genomic technology development, MCB faculty study the organization of genes into genomes and how these change with evolution in systems that range from classic genetic and developmental models all the way to complex human diseases.
Dr. Mary-Claire King awarded the National Medal of Science by President Obama
From understanding the genetic basis of familial breast cancer risk to probing hidden parts of the human genome to find the genetic basis of autism and other neurological disorders to understanding the genetic conflicts between host and pathogen genomes, MCB Seattle faculty push the boundries of understanding all aspects of genome biology. The University of Washington ranks #6 in Molecular Biology and Genetics graduate studies according to US News and World Report.
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