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A Rutgers-led international collaboration has identified 36 genes that substantially raise the risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders – providing what two researchers said is the most detailed biological understanding of how these conditions develop – and how they...

Congratulations to Dr. Kaitlin Ching for her K99 NIH Pathway to Independence Award for her work entitled, "Investigating how mechanical force causes cilia to shed extracellular vesicles." Cilia are hair-like protrusions from cells that play an essential role in the development and function of most...

Achieving a doctorate is a remarkable accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, research, and academic excellence. Congratulations! Yamei ZuoB.S. in General Biology, Wuhan University, China“SPE-13 is a small sperm membrane protein required for fertilization in Caenorhabditis elegans that...

Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Maniates for her K99 NIH Pathway to Independence Award for her work entitled, "Role of PGM-3 and SPE-56 in fertilization and egg activation". Infertility impacts one in five couples globally. For many of these couples, the sperm and egg look completely normal. This...

Happy Genetic Counseling Match Day to Kamyrn Bush, Sydnee Mcilvaine, and Ethan Rust! Today marks the exciting culmination of hard work, dedication, and passion for helping others through the field of genetics. This milestone is the beginning of a meaningful journey where science meets compassion,...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023 Your achievement in earning a degree in Genetics reflects years of dedication, curiosity, and perseverance in a fascinating and ever-evolving field. As graduates, you are stepping into a future where your knowledge has the power to advance science, improve health...

Huge congratulations to graduate student Leela Biswas! Leela Biswas, M.D./Ph.D. student in Karen Schindler’s lab, has been selected as the winner (from 1200 applicants!) of the American Medical Association’s 2022 Research Challenge! American Medical Association Announcement:  Info on Leela’s work, poster,...

Congratulations to Christopher Ellison and Michael Verzi! Professor Elllison is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Presidential Fellowship for Teaching Excellence Award.           Professor Verzi is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Research.

Research by Dr. Devanshi Jain showcased on SAS News website:  https://www.rutgers.edu/news/new-research-sheds-light-causes-reproductive-disorders-infertility-miscarriage-birth-defects

Genetic counseling certificate program: A program evaluation of undergraduate exposure to genetic counseling Abstract Undergraduate genetic counseling exposure can generate interest in a growing field, help students prepare to apply to graduate-level programs, and introduce underrepresented...

This poster session gives each student experience in preparing effective posters and describing their research project.  This poster session provides each student with valuable hands-on experience in both designing clear, visually engaging posters and effectively communicating their research to an...

Two Rutgers Genetics Professors Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science  Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) are engaging in research to tackle some of the greatest mysteries of human...

The Warren Alpert Foundation Alliance to Increase Diversity in Genetic Counseling (AID-GC) is a partnership between five accredited genetic counseling training programs, with an overall goal of increasing the number of genetic counselors from underrepresented backgrounds. The University of...

New diagnostic model can determine if patients will respond to treatment with 80% accuracy Combining electroencephalogram (EEG) data with clinical observations can help doctors to better determine whether generalized epilepsy patients will respond to treatment, according to a study led by Rutgers...

Congratulations to the Department of Genetics recipients of the SAS 2020-2021 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education. We proudly celebrate the Genetics faculty who have been honored with the SAS 2020–2021 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education...

Congratulations to Michael Verzi and Christopher Ellison! We proudly celebrate the Department of Genetics faculty who have been honored with the SAS 2019–2020 Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education. This recognition reflects their exceptional dedication to teaching,...

Congratulations to Jinchuan Xing and Christopher Ellison! We recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of professors in the Department of Genetics whose dedication elevates both teaching and scholarship. Through their commitment to excellence, innovation, and mentorship, these faculty...

The Department of Genetics mourns the passing of Dr. Andy Brooks, Research Professor.   In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial donations be made to the Rutgers University Foundation in support of the Dr. Andrew Brooks Memorial Scholarship. Please send your donation to PO Box 193,...

Congratulations to Dr. Derek Gordon for publishing the book Heterogeneity in Statistical Genetics: How to Assess, Address, and Account for Mixtures in Association Studies.   About this book: In this book, we document methods that incorporate heterogeneity into the design and analysis of genetic and...

Project:  Establishment of a Four-Dimensional Single-Cell-Resolution Developmental Atlas (4D-SCREDA) to Decode Embryonic Development and Vertebrate Evolution Abstract: Decoding the complete cellular trajectories of embryonic development is an ultimate goal in biology. Complete identification of cellular...