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Genetics Chair: Debashish Bhattacharya (Biological Sciences)
Affiliated faculty: Michael Anderson (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Debashish Bhattacharya (Biological Sciences), Terry Braun (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Kevin Campbell (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Thomas Casavant (Electrical and Computer Engineering), Chi-Lien Cheng (Biological Sciences), Josep Comeron (Biological Sciences), Robert Cornell (Anatomy and Cell Biology), Beverly Davidson (Internal Medicine), Deborah Dawson (Preventive and Community Dentistry), John Donelson (Biochemistry), Adam Dupuy (Anatomy and Cell Biology), Daniel Eberl (Biological Sciences), Hatem El-Shanti (Pediatrics), Jan Fassler (Biological Sciences), Michael Feiss (Microbiology), Joseph Frankel (Biological Sciences), Pamela Geyer (Biochemistry), Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre (Neurology), Gary Gussin (Biological Sciences), Lilach Hadany (Biological Sciences), Michael Henry (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Doug Houston (Biological Sciences), Erin Irish (Biological Sciences), Wayne Johnson (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Bradley Jones (Microbiology), Toshihiro Kitamoto (Anesthesiology), Al Klingelhutz (Microbiology), Andrew Lidral (Orthodontics), Jim Jung-Ching Lin (Biological Sciences), John Logsdon (Biological Sciences), Robert Malone (Biological Sciences), Bryant McAllister (Biological Sciences), Anton McCaffery (Internal Medicine), Paul McCray (Pediatrics), John Menninger (Biological Sciences), W. Scott Moye-Rowley (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Jeff Murray (Pediatrics), Peter Nagy (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Shivanand Patil (Pediatrics), Robert Piper (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Michael Rebagliati (Anatomy and Cell Biology), Andrew Russo (Molecular Physiology and Biophysics), Brian Schutte (Pediatrics), Alberto Segre (Computer Science), Val Sheffield (Pediatrics), Ming-Che Shih (Biological Sciences), Curt Sigmund (Internal Medicine), Diane Slusarski (Biological Sciences), Richard Smith (Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery), Edwin Stone (Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences), Lori Wallrath (Biochemistry), Thomas Wassink (Psychiatry), David Weiss (Microbiology), Marcia Willing (Pediatrics), Mary Wilson (Internal Medicine), Chun-Fang Wu (Biological Sciences), Xing Yi (Internal Medicine)
Graduate degree: Ph.D. in Genetics
Web site: http://genetics.grad.uiowa.edu Graduate Program The program offers a Doctor of Philosophy in genetics. Doctor of Philosophy The Doctor of Philosophy in genetics requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The Ph.D. program is designed to promote collaborative investigation and intellectual interaction among students and faculty participants affiliated with several different departments. Students who enroll in the program are encouraged to obtain a broad background in genetics, including molecular, population, and human genetics. Within this context, course requirements are flexible enough to permit students to tailor their formal course work to their individual needs. Students have the option to declare a Ph.D. emphasis in computational genetics. All students enrolled in the program are required to take the following courses. All of these:
| 127:150 Genetic Analysis of Biological Systems |
3 s.h. |
| 127:200 Special Topics in Genetics (seminar course) |
1 s.h. |
| 156:201 Principles in Molecular and Cell Biology |
4 s.h. |
One of these:
| 142:210 Advanced Prokaryotic Molecular Biology |
3 s.h. |
One of these:
| 002:168 Genes and Development |
3 s.h. |
| 127:191 Human Molecular Genetics |
3 s.h. |
All of these:
| 650:270 Responsible Conduct in Research |
1 s.h. |
| Elective course work in molecular and microbial |
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| genetics, cell and development genetics, human |
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| genetics, or computational genetics |
8 s.h. |
| Seminar courses approved by the program |
5 s.h. |
Even more important than formal course work is the opportunity to do significant research in genetics. Research interests of the participating faculty include virtually all areas of genetics, ranging from bacteriophage genetics to human medical genetics. In each area of genetics, there is a group of faculty members who have closely related interests. The University is also strong in several related disciplines, including microbial physiology, enzymology, virology, protein biochemistry, computational genetics, and developmental and cell biology, all of which contribute significantly to the overall training program. In addition to completing research and course work, students must pass a comprehensive examination, usually at the end of their second year in the program. Medical Scientist Training Program Students may combine study toward an M.D. and a Ph.D. in genetics. See Medical Scientist Training Program (Carver College of Medicine) in the Catalog. Dental Scientist Training Program Students with a D.D.S. degree may be candidates for advanced training programs in dentistry. For information, contact the College of Dentistry. Admission Prospective doctoral students in genetics should have a strong undergraduate background in science, including courses in general genetics, organic chemistry, biochemistry, introductory physics, and mathematics, as well as a strong commitment to genetic research and teaching. Students can make up deficiencies in a particular area during their first year of graduate study. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. Admission to the program is based on assessment of applicants' undergraduate academic records, performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, and letters of recommendation. Admission requirements are not rigid. Most students working toward a Ph.D. in genetics at the University have an undergraduate g.p.a. above 3.50, and GRE Aptitude Test scores (verbal and quantitative) above 1250. Students with lower grade-point averages or GRE scores may be admitted, depending on prior research experience and other indications of academic potential. Students generally begin graduate work in the fall semester. Financial Support All genetics graduate students receive a financial stipend of $23,000 (academic year 2007-2008) plus tuition. Financial support comes from training grants, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, scholarships, individual research grants, or other departmental or college funds. All students are required to do some teaching as part of their development as future scientists and faculty members. Associated Courses The following courses provide credit toward the Ph.D. in genetics. Not all courses are offered every year.
| 002:168 Genes and Development |
3 s.h. |
| 033:153 Hard Cases: Science, Policy, and Values-- Implications of the Human Genome Project |
3 s.h. |
| 061:268 Biology and Pathogenesis of Viruses |
2 s.h. |
| 072:245 Developmental Neurobiology |
3 s.h. |
| 099:237 Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology |
1 s.h. |
| 127:173 Computational Genomics |
3 s.h. |
| 142:210 Advanced Prokaryotic Molecular Biology |
3 s.h. |
| 142:215 Molecular Biology of Gene Expression |
3 s.h. |
| 142:220 Mechanisms of Cellular Organization |
3 s.h. |
| 142:225 Mechanisms of Cell Growth and Development |
3 s.h. |
| 185:274 Theory of Statistical Genetics |
3 s.h. |
| 185:276 Statistical Genetics Laboratory |
3 s.h. |
| 650:270 Responsible Conduct in Research |
1 s.h. |
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