Understanding genetics to improve health.
At the center of genetic research, collaboration, education and discovery.
The Center for Genetic Medicine facilitates the development of new genetic knowledge and its application to medicine, while improving public understanding of genetics. We support the genetic research of more than 100 faculty members from 20 departments and two schools through our core facilities and services, in addition to offering formal academic programs and public education. This collaborative and interdisciplinary model has led to groundbreaking discoveries in cancer genetics, cardiovascular disease, neurogenomics and more — research that’s changing how we diagnose and treat disease.
Research
At the Center for Genetic Medicine, research is driven by innovation, collaboration and impact. Our scientists investigate a wide spectrum of topics — from rare disease genes to population-level genomics — with a focus on shaping the future of precision medicine.
Explore our scientific endeavors by research program or topic and see how our work is advancing science and transforming care.
Cores and Genomics Services
Through our core facilities, scientists at Northwestern and across the Chicagoland area gain access to state-of-the-art equipment, advanced technologies and expert guidance — tools that accelerate bold breakthroughs in genetic research.
Education
We are committed to making advances in genetics research more readily accessible to scientists, physicians and the public through training programs, lecture series and collaboration opportunities. Explore our Education section to learn more about the many ways we support education within the field.
Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (GPGC)
Our graduate program provides a strong foundation in core genetic counseling skills and identifies each student’s strengths in order to ignite the passion and lifelong commitment to learning that is critical to professional development.
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