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Education
The department offers a PhD in Medical and Molecular Genetics, a combined MD/PhD degree, MS degree in Medical and Molecular Genetics with an optional emphasis in genetic counseling, and fellowship training in clinical and laboratory medicine.
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Research
Research interests of the Medical and Molecular Genetics faulty and genetic counselors encompass a variety of medical and educational topics in genetics. Areas of study include computational biology, neuroscience, musculoskeletal and cancer research.
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Clinical Care
In statewide clinics, IU School of Medicine faculty—board certified geneticists and genetic counselors—offer genetic consultation for a variety of hereditary conditions and birth defects.
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Clair A. Francomano, MD
Professor of Medical & Molecular Genetics
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Kenneth E. White, PhD
Chancellor's Professor