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University of Washington, Seattle: GenOM Project
Genomics Outreach for Minorities
Jan. 15: Undergraduate freshman admission
to the University of Washington
Oct. 15: Admission to GenOM Undergraduate
Research Program
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Program Description
The GenOM Project at the University of Washington (UW) aims to reverse a trend of decreasing underrepresented minority enrollment in Ph.D graduate programs by recruiting minority students into genomics research careers. To achieve the goals of enhanced recruitment, retention and training, this comprehensive program has generated a suite of tools and research activities that range across grade levels and support services. Ambitious in nature and broad in scope, the GeNOM programs target pre-college, undergraduate and graduate students while offering educational tools, research opportunities and financial suppor. Tools that have already been generated indluce genetics curriculum for grade school and middle school classrooms wtih teacher support services; pre-college and undergraduate research opportunities including summer exchange program, financial support, and graduate school advising assistance; and graduate opportunities in state of the art research labs at the University of Washington. For more information about any of these programs, or if you have questions, please follow the links above or contact the GeNOM program coordinator, Lisa Peterson.
Research Opportunities
The undergraduate research program is a rare and wonderful opportunity for undergraduate students at the University of Washington. The program offers a first-hand, quality experience in the laboratory of an established researcher, providing opportunities to probe deeper into the cutting-edge science of genomics over an academic year. Areas of active research include:
- Bioengineering
- Evolution
- Gene Expression
- HIV/AIDS
- Microbiology
- Pathobiology
- Immunology
- Nanotechnology
We seek talented students who demonstrate a strong drive and deep interest in this field. Through the program, students receive the following benefits: A part-time paid position; a network of faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students; and preparation for graduate/professional-level programs of study.
- For a list of faculty and project descriptions, go to: Faculty Researchers [depts.washington.edu]
- For a list of current student research projects, go to: Undergraduate Research [depts.washington.edu] and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Appplication Requirements
Applications include a short personal statement, transcripts and two letters of recomendation. The application deadline is usually in the middle of October. Contacting individual researchers is recomended.
We also strive to create a network of researchers, graduate students and professors in research at UW using the resources of the Centers for Excellence in Genomic Science, the Genome Training Grant, the Genetics Training Grant, various research grants, and academic departments. If you are interested in locating researchers in this field, please visit our faculty research page.
Principle Investigators (PI):
- Maynard Olson, Ph.D. and Dierdre Meldrum, Ph.D. (Grant#: P50-HG002360 and U54-HG002043)
- Stanley Fields, Ph.D. (Grant#: T32-HG000359)
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Last Reviewed: September 9, 2008
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