Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge

The Department of Genetics is a department of the University of Cambridge that conducts research and teaching in genetics.[1]

Department of Genetics, University of Cambridge
PurposeResearch and teaching in Genetics
Head of Department
Steve Russell
Parent organization
University of Cambridge
Websitewww.gen.cam.ac.uk

Research

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As of 2017, the department has 83 researchers over 27 research groups, studying functional genomics, systems biology, developmental biology, cell biology, epigenetic inheritance, microbial genetics and evolution and population genetics.[2]

Notable academic staff

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As of 2017, the department also has 50-65 graduate students and about 30 Part II Tripos undergraduate students.[6]

Emeritus and alumni

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Notable alumni of the department include:

References

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  1. ^ "Department of Genetics". Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Department of Genetics - Research Groups". 3 June 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. ^ Anon (2017). "Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith FMedSci FRS". London: royalsociety.org. Archived from the original on 5 May 2017.
  4. ^ Anon (2012). "Professor Anne Ferguson-Smith FRS FMedSci". acmedsci.ac.uk. London: Academy of Medical Sciences. Archived from the original on 1 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Dr Richard Durbin – Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute". Archived from the original on 28 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Department of Genetics - Department". 13 May 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. ^ Anon (2014). "Ashburner, Prof. Michael". Who's Who (online Oxford University Press ed.). A & C Black. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U5810. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)