| WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY | |
| Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Degree granted: | Ph.D. in Quantitative Human and Statistical Genetics |
| Training available: | Doctoral |
| Current enrollment: | 7 Doctoral |
| Number of graduates in last 2 years: | 0 Recently established program at Washington University |
| Faculty status: | 52 Ph.D. |
| Areas of concentration: | behavioral genetics, epidemiology, gene mapping, molecular genetics, population genetics |
| Clinical training fellowships: | |
| ABMG accreditation: | |
| Financial support: | The graduate student stipend for the 2006-2007 academic year will be $24,000. The appointment is for twelve months and also includes: -Full Tuition -Entering students will receive a $300 one-time relocation stipend in their first monthly paycheck. -Health Fee for all Student Health Services. -Life and Disability Insurance. -Voluntary Dental Insurance. -Travel funds. Refer to DBBS.wustl.edu |
| Application deadline: | Refer to the DBBS website for information (http://www.dbbs.wustl.edu/) |
| Contact: |
Dana Sterbenz, Program Coordinator, Washington University, Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8226, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, Tel: 314-362-4806, Fax: 314-362-3369, E-mail: sterbenzd@dbbs.wustl.edu Jennifer Lawler, Recruitment Coordinator, Washington University, DBBS, 660 S. Euclid, Box 8226, St. Louis, MO, 63110, Tel: 314-747-0947, Fax: 314-362-3365, E-mail: lawlerj@dbbs.wustl.edu |
| Web homepage: | http://www.dbbs.wustl.edu/ |
| Quantitative Human and Statistical Genetics: This recently established Ph.D. Program at Washington University in St. Louis offers an interdisciplinary approach to preparing future scientists with analytical/statistical, computational, and human genetic methods for the study of human disease. Biostatisticians will acquire the biological skills and knowledge necessary to become intellectual collaborators in all phases of human genetics research, from initial experimental design through data analysis and interpretation. Biology students working in human genetics (such as disease gene identification, association mapping of genes for complex traits, or the analysis of large data sets) will require the skills to go from the bench to effective data analysis.
This program has two tracks for specialization: “Statistical Genetics” and “Human Genetics”. The Statistical Genetics Track targets students with majors in statistical/mathematical/analytical sciences with at least a certain minimum background in biology. Likewise, the Human Genetics Track targets students majoring in biological sciences with at least a certain minimum background in analytical/statistical/ computational area. Training will address statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and human/mammalian genetics. A typical student in this program will pursue a dissertation devoted either to the development of novel analytical method(s) needed to solve a certain biological problem (Statistical Genetics Track), or competent analysis of a biological problem by applying a variety of state-of-the art analytical methods (Human Genetics Track). | |