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What are we doing?

The IGSP was established with the explicit conviction that genomic advancement requires more than just exceptional science carried out within the confines of traditional disciplines; it requires exploration and scholarship carried out at the intersection of traditional disciplines in the life and health sciences, social sciences and engineering, embedded in a thorough discussion of the relevant social, ethical, legal and public policy issues.

In keeping with the Institute's dynamic and collaborative spirit, IGSP faculty work across departments, schools and centers to address key questions as the Genome Revolution continues to unfold, with particular emphasis in the following research areas:

Systems Biology

The IGSP's research in Systems Biology was established to characterize and understand the dynamics of biological networks, including both the dynamics of network states and the dynamics of network structures.Continue reading…

Evolutionary Genomics

Evolutionary genomics researchers are exploring how changes in the content and organization of genomes have contributed to the enormous diversity of life on Earth, and the processes that have helped shape those changes.Continue reading…

Genomes & Psychology

IGSP researchers are addressing fundamental questions about how our genes interact with our way of life, our personalities and personal experiences, and the environments we either find ourselves in or choose.Continue reading…

Genomic Medicine

Genomic Medicine brings together programs, initiatives and experts representing various areas of medicine, all dedicated to translating genomic information into practical clinical tools.Continue reading…

Genome Biology & Epigenetics

IGSP investigators are exploring structural, functional and regulatory elements in the human and other genomes, including elements that follow known "rules" and those encoded in ways scientists don't yet really understand.Continue reading…

Genome Ethics, Law & Policy

IGSP investigators are exploring the intersections between genomes and society and their meaning in the context of our health and personal lives, our legal and regulatory systems, and our very identities.Continue reading…

Computational Biology

Computational biologists are focusing on solutions for analyzing data from genome-wide studies, as well as gene expression and proteomic data. IGSP collaborations are also providing quantitative insights into network dynamics.Continue reading…