USC researchers are world-renowned in computational
genomics, e.g. designing new algorithms for analysis of DNA
and protein sequences, and the application of these algorithms
to biological problems in molecular biology, human genetics, population
genetics, molecular evolution, and bioinformatics.
USC also has one of the world's leading programs in population-based
or epidemiological research into
a variety of human diseases, with a special emphasis on the
Cancer Epidemiology.
Other research in human
genetics focuses on the molecular and genetic causes of various
human diseases; and studies on genetics
of prokaryotic and eukaryotic model organisms combine with
the research in human genetics to provide an exceptionally strong
environment for genetics research.
USC also boasts a very large group of researchers investigating
"functional genomics" i.e. the diverse mechanisms of
gene regulation
and DNA
replication, modification, and repair.
The new Neurogenetic Institute at USC will build on our existing
strength and provide new opportunities for research in neurogenetics.
Finally, USC is also a world leader in gene
therapy research.
More information on can be obtained at the following websites:
Center for Computational and
Experimental Genomics
Participating Ph.D. Programs
Research Centers and Institutes
