Genetics

Students in the department pursue Ph.D. and M.S. degrees through training in the Genetics and Epigenetics graduate program within The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. In addition to research training, these programs offer students numerous opportunities to participate in research seminars presented by leading scientists and to build career skills through courses and workshops.

The Genetics & Epigenetics (G&E) Graduate Program is a research-oriented Ph.D. program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The research in G&E labs is broadly focused on the fundamental genetic, epigenetic, and genomic mechanisms that control cell growth and differentiation, and that cause cancer and other human diseases. From basic science investigations to translational studies, G&E students and faculty are actively engaged in the pursuit of new scientific knowledge that could one day lead to clinical advances.

The Quantitative Sciences (QS) Graduate Program is a research-oriented Ph.D. program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The training of researchers in QS labs focuses on developing and applying statistical and mathematical models using biostatistics, bioinformatics, systems biology and genomics. QS students and faculty work in close collaboration with biomedical researchers to develop new methods for the design and analysis of research studies and by formulating mathematical models of biologic systems, thereby contributing to our understanding of cancer biology and disease processes.

The Cancer Biology (CB) Program is a research-oriented Ph.D. program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. This program provides students with the highest quality of training in diverse areas of cancer biology research. The philosophy of the CB Program is to supplement traditional graduate school training with both depth and breadth of knowledge in cancer biology. Students will follow the standard format of choosing a single mentor who will guide an independent research project. However, our students frequently use the resources and expertise of several laboratories in different departments during the development of their cancer-related dissertation projects. This training provides a rich experience that increases the expertise and competitiveness of our graduates.

Many of the labs in Genetics offer research training for undergraduates. Opportunities are available year-round. During the summer many college students pursue research in the department through one of the MD Anderson summer research programs. For any of these opportunities, please look at our faculty members research interests, then contact them directly to apply to their lab.