Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Genomic Medicine

The Genomic Medicine program provides an outstanding research environment for studying genomic medicine principles and practice, including genetics, genomics, proteomic, drug discovery, pharmacogenomics, and computational data analysis.

The Genomic Medicine program provides an interdisciplinary and state-of-the-art research environment for genetic, genomic, proteomic, and computational technologies to advance medicine. Faculty research interests cross multiple disciplines, including diabetes, autoimmunity, obesity, computational biology, cancer, and bioinformatics. The core curriculum provides the foundation to address complex biological problems using integrated high-throughput technologies.

Students will learn from experts how to use modern, high throughput technologies, in vitro and in vivo models, and patient data to study human diseases, create diagnostic tools, and develop new therapies. Contributing faculty expertise includes genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, drug discovery, computational biology, and bioinformatics. Our distinguished faculty teach how to approach fundamental and complex biological questions with these techniques in various research areas – from diabetes to cancer to vision research.

The Board of Regents defines Augusta University as Georgia’s health/sciences/medical college. And we are that. Proudly. We are also a dynamic, comprehensive research university offering more than 150 areas of study across ten colleges through undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

With locations throughout Augusta and at satellite campuses in Athens, Albany, Rome, and Savannah, the university’s ten colleges and schools have a truly statewide impact in Georgia.

Augusta University is for those who want to succeed. It is for people who want to make a difference, who want an experience that gives them the tools to win in life. They put opportunity first, crave interaction and leadership, and want to go their own way. They’re the type of people who want to help others interested in emerging technologies and ancient philosophies and want to be challenged.

As an undergraduate, you can focus on what inspires you. We help students find their path and align their goals by preparing them for success. From day one, students are supported through enriched learning inside and outside of the classroom. The well-rounded education you’ll receive will prepare you for a boundless opportunity.

We offer over 80 graduate programs across 10 schools and colleges. Designed to prepare the next generation of leaders, our programs foster discovery, excellence, interdisciplinary study, innovation, communication, and collaboration. Wherever you are on your academic journey, our community is waiting for you to make your mark.

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