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Division of Genetic Medicine

Committed to advancing scientific discovery and clinical care of patients

In-Demand Expertise

As the use of genomic technologies continue to increase in research and clinical settings, the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Genetic Medicine serves a key role in bringing together basic, clinical and translational expertise in genomic medicine, with multidisciplinary faculty comprised of MDs, PhD scientists and genetic counselors. Demand for expertise in genetics continues to increase, and the Division of Genetic Medicine is committed to advancing scientific discovery and clinical care of patients.

About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Genetic Medicine.

Education

We are actively engaged in the education, teaching and mentorship of clinicians and clinical and basic scientists.

Research

Our faculty are focused on various research areas in pursuit of elucidating the molecular mechanisms underlying human disease.

Faculty

See a list of the faculty who guide our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

In addition to our Medical Genetics Clinic, genetics services are available through several other Michigan Medicine clinics and programs.

Giving

Your gift to the Division of Genetic Medicine can help support numerous research areas.

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Join the Division of Genetic Medicine and help advance the future of genomic science and patient care through innovative research, clinical excellence and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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See Where Training Takes Place

Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

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CME Courses

View a list of upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities available through the Department of Internal Medicine.

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Health Lab

Researchers identify roles of key genes in colon cancer development

Researchers used mouse models and studies of colorectal cancer tissues to show that loss of SOX9 gene promotes tumor progression and the pathway it regulates can be a potential target for future treatments.

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Sex, age, mental health and more can affect perceived barriers to genetic testing for cancer

A variety of factors affect the barriers that patients with cancer foresee to undergoing genetic testing, researchers found, but the issues that motivate patients to actually follow through with genetic testing remain unclear.

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Researchers zero in on therapeutic target for aggressive uterine cancer

A common mutation in a rare cancer subtype leads researchers to an already-approved drug that shows promise against uterine serous carcinoma

Genetic Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Genetic Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Genetic Medicine Intranet