Highlights

Welcome Maynard Olson

Welcome Maynard Olson from the University of Washington as a new Visiting Professor at the IGSP. Olson will contribute to both research and teaching during his semester-long stay.
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2012 IGSP Summer Fellowship Program

For the eighth year, the Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy is pleased to host its annual ten week long Summer Fellowship Program for undergraduates. The deadline for applications is on Feb. 17th 2012.
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Inaugural Wyngaarden Distinguished Lecture

Robert Waterston and Nobel Prize Winner Sir John Sulston offered their views on the importance of providing open access to scientific information, both to facilitate the internal activities of science and to maximize its benefits to society. Watch Video.

'IGSP 2.0' Enters Phase Two

The IGSP is in the midst of a two-phase internal evaluation and planning process aimed to review critical aspects of the Institute's mission and structure in light of the rapidly evolving landscape of scientific and social opportunities and challenges that mark the field.

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Faculty Spotlight

Tim Reddy, PhD

Tim studies mechanisms of tissue-specific gene expression, and its role in complex multi­organ systems such as the endocrine system.

Ahmad Hariri, PhD

Ahmad uses molecular genetics and neuroimaging methods to identify differences in personality and risk for neuropsychiatric disease.

Beth A. Sullivan, PhD

Beth studies behavior of chromosome abnormalities that are associated with birth defects, infertility, mental retardation, and cancer.

Allen Rodrigo, PhD

Allen is particularly interested in the development of novel methods to study the evolution of genes, genomes, organisms and species.

Amy Schmid, PhD

Amy is studying how diverse biological sensory and regulatory mechanisms integrate environmental signals for adaptation to environments.

Sayan Mukherjee, PhD

Dr. Mukherjee has been developing computational tools and infrastructure to analyze genomic data.

Genomes@Duke

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GenomeLIFE

Nov / Dec 2011

Bias on the Brain: Brain Studies Seek the Genetic Roots of Our Differences in Personality and Behavior. Click to view more stories.