> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-on-multidisciplinary-training-areas/multidisciplinary-training-areas/genetics-and-genomic-sciences-ggs.md).

# Genetics and Genomic Sciences (GGS)

**Webpage:** <https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/genetics-genomics>

**Faculty:** <https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/genetics-genomics/faculty>

#### Description

This program offers students the opportunity to conduct research in the areas of genome organization and evolution, mechanisms of gene regulation, informatics and genome analysis, gene discovery and characterization, the molecular pathology of genetic diseases, and gene therapy. All organisms and genetic mechanisms are included.

#### **Program Directors**

Anne Bowcock, PhD

<anne.bowcock@mssm.edu>

212-659-8256

Sander Houten, PhD

<sander.houten@mssm.edu>

212-659-9222