Welcome
The main goal of the Genetics and Genomic Sciences Graduate Program (GGS) is to provide students with an outstanding, flexible, didactic training experience to prepare them for independent and innovative careers in research. The Program emphasizes a broad approach to the fundamental principles of genetics and genomics, and offers a large pool of mentors with expertise in a wide variety of research areas.
Apply now for Fall 20101 - NO APPLICATION FEE FOR U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
All of our students receive a full fellowship; all program tuition & fees paid, $25,000/year stipend, and student health insurance.
Summer Intern Program:
The main objective of this program is to give current undergraduate students, interested in the possibility of pursuing studies towards a Ph.D. in Genetics, an opportunity to experience hands-on biomedical research. This program consists of a 10 week period, from June 1 through August 10, during which the student will perform biomedical research under the direction of faculty mentors active in diverse areas of genetics research. Applicants should hear news regarding their application in early April, 2010. Click here to apply: http://www.genetics.uab.edu/SummerInternApplication.aspx
news
We welcome our new students:
Henry Jackson, BA, University of Georgia
Philip Kramer, BS, Auburn University - Montgomery
Zhiyong Liu, BS, Zhongshan University (Guangzhou, China)
Alex Ward, BS, University of Georgia
Benjamin Waver, BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Travis Ptacek: "I chose the GGS because I have particular interests in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology. The GGS offers a wide variety of faculty for you to choose from, and has researchers who have projects in all of these areas."
