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Human Genetics and Genomics Program

The Human Genetics and Genomics program at Memorial University provides opportunities for academic studies and research in key areas, including Mendelian and complex traits, molecular genetics, genomics, and other omics applications.

Mission Statement

Improving the health of individuals, families, and communities through genetic discovery and education.

Faculty Members

• Core faculty:
  • Touati Benoukraf, PhD
  • Curtis French, PhD
  • Sevtap Savas, PhD
  • Michael Woods, PhD
  • Terry-Lynn Young, PhD
  • Guangju Zhai, MD, PhD
• Cross-appointed faculty:
  • Ann Dorward, PhD
  • Kathy Hodgkinson, PhD
  • Darren O'Rielly, PhD
  • Lourdes Pena-Castillo, PhD
  • Proton Rahman, MD
• Professor Emeritus:
  • Jane Green, PhD

Program Description

The graduate program in Human Genetics & Genomics offers interdisciplinary research opportunities with unique applications to regional genetic isolates and other populations. The program explores genetic and non-genetic determinants of health and diseases of global significance.

Research Areas

The faculty members have multi-disciplinary research expertise in areas such as:

• Cancer genetics
• Genetic epidemiology
• Gene mapping
• Medical genetics
• Population genetics
• Complex diseases
• Large-scale sequencing and omics analyses
• Animal models and development
• Bioinformatics

Program Structure

The program offers both MSc and PhD degree options, which are thesis-based. Students are required to complete:

• An advanced undergraduate course in genetics
• Genetics Seminar Series
• A minimum of two graduate-level courses (for MSc)
• A thesis based on original research PhD students may be recommended to take additional graduate-level courses if needed.

Courses Offered

The following graduate courses are offered by the Human Genetics & Genomics program:

• Human Molecular Genetics (MED 6393)
• Human Population Genetics (MED 6390)
• Applied Human Genetics (MED 6392)
• Cancer Genetics (MED 6394)
• Genetic Epidemiology (MED 6395)
• Selected Topics in Human Genetics (MED 6391)

Student Society

The Human Genetics Student Society (HGSS) is a student-run society that aims to support students and enhance their experiences. HGSS is active in community activities, providing excellent experiential learning opportunities for students.