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Philosophy
Modern genetics and genomics is a rapidly evolving field, and as such cannot be taught well from a textbook alone. I strive to provide a well-rounded experience in my courses by providing historical and contemporary context, a strong foundation in the essential questions and theories in the field, and understanding of experimental techniques and strategies, all with a strong emphasis on reading and interpreting primary literature. In my courses I also incorporate the design and execution of genuine research projects, which has lead to surprising findings and publishable results. |
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Courses
GN441/541: Human & Biomedical Genetics - An in-depth study of human and biomedical genetics and the role of genetics in human health and disease. The course covers genetics in disease causation and susceptibility, the use of model organisms to inform human biology and contemporary topics in human genetics research like human variation, metagenomics, epigenetics, therapeutic cloning, gene therapy, and the role of genetics in response to drugs and predictive medicine. Research project: Ear and armpit microbiota.
GN451: Genome Science - The course covers modern genomic approaches with a foundation in classical and molecular genetics, and includes goals of major genome projects in animals, plants, humans, and microorganisms, assembly and annotation of genomes, transcriptomics, systems biology, and presentation and discussion of current literature. Research project: Evolution of sex determination genes.
GN810: Genomics in Non-Model Organisms - Genome-level analysis can now be accomplished in just about any organism, and can be used to explore specific questions in novel contexts. The course includes short lectures, presentations, and discussion of primary literature to cover a variety of topics not limited to: choosing “new” model organisms, building genetic resources for new models, lessons from classic and emerging model systems, comparative genomics, and basic sequencing methods and experimental strategies. Research project: Kudzu bug gut microbiota.
GN810: Evolutionary Genomics - A required seminar for first and second year PhD students in the Genetics Program, we discuss recent, high-impact journal articles at the intersection of genetics and evolution.
GN441/541: Human & Biomedical Genetics - An in-depth study of human and biomedical genetics and the role of genetics in human health and disease. The course covers genetics in disease causation and susceptibility, the use of model organisms to inform human biology and contemporary topics in human genetics research like human variation, metagenomics, epigenetics, therapeutic cloning, gene therapy, and the role of genetics in response to drugs and predictive medicine. Research project: Ear and armpit microbiota.
GN451: Genome Science - The course covers modern genomic approaches with a foundation in classical and molecular genetics, and includes goals of major genome projects in animals, plants, humans, and microorganisms, assembly and annotation of genomes, transcriptomics, systems biology, and presentation and discussion of current literature. Research project: Evolution of sex determination genes.
GN810: Genomics in Non-Model Organisms - Genome-level analysis can now be accomplished in just about any organism, and can be used to explore specific questions in novel contexts. The course includes short lectures, presentations, and discussion of primary literature to cover a variety of topics not limited to: choosing “new” model organisms, building genetic resources for new models, lessons from classic and emerging model systems, comparative genomics, and basic sequencing methods and experimental strategies. Research project: Kudzu bug gut microbiota.
GN810: Evolutionary Genomics - A required seminar for first and second year PhD students in the Genetics Program, we discuss recent, high-impact journal articles at the intersection of genetics and evolution.
