Human Genetics
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Pajukanta Lab maps epigenomic landscapes of fat tissue cells, revealing how they shape obesity risk. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/researchers-map-epigenomic-landscapes-fat-tissue-cells) -
Stephen Cederbaum, MD, FACMG honored with the David L. Rimoin Lifetime Achievement Award in Medical Genetics. (https://www.acmgmeeting.net/2025-acmg-foundation-award-winners) -
Marc Suchard, MD, PhD among 38 UCLA faculty members and researchers named to a list of the world’s most influential scholars. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/22-david-geffen-school-medicine-researchers-named-list) -
Scientists led by Chongyuan Luo, PhD create first map of DNA modification in the developing human brain. (https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-create-first-map-of-dna-modification-in-the-developing-human-brain) -
Nicola Longo, MD, PhD joins the Department of Human Genetics as Chief of the Division of Clinical Genetics. -
Jingyi Jessica Li, PhD leads a study introducing scDesign3, a simulator designed to fill the gap between benchmarking needs and the limitations of existing tools. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/next-generation-statistical-simulator-gives-medical-and) -
Brandon Tsai, a Human Genetics PhD Program alum, wins the UCLA and UC-wide Grad Slam with his talk on next-generation COVID vaccines. (https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/ucs-grad-slam-delivers-masterclass-concision-and-cutting-edge-research) -
California Center for Rare Diseases at UCLA, directed by Stanley Nelson, MD, named a "Center of Excellence" dedicated to diagnosis, treatment, and research. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/california-center-rare-diseases-ucla-named-center-excellence) -
Leonid Kruglyak, PhD elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a prestigious recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of human genetics. (https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/2023-faculty-national-academy-of-sciences) -
Aileen Nava, Human Genetics PhD student, selected to particiapte in the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. (https://www.lindau-nobel.org/lino23-invitation-for-635-young-scientists/) -
The Department of Human Genetics and Institute of Precision Health launch the Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Center for Precision Genomic Medicine. (https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-health-29-million-ginsburg-center-precision-genomic-medicine) -
Paul Boutros, PhD to lead Tool Optimization Core of the NIH Common Fund's Bridge to Artificial Intelligence (Bridge2AI) program at UCLA. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/Bridge2AI2022) -
Daniel Geschwind, MD, PhD, awarded National Academic of Medicine prize in recognition of his pioneering research and leadership in autism and human genetics. (https://www.uclahealth.org/news/researcher-awarded-national-academy-medicine-prize-work) -
Arun Durvasula, PhD and Sriram Sankararaman, PhD published in Science Advances with evidence for a previously unknown population of ancient humans. (https://dailybruin.com/2020/02/25/study-uses-genetic-information-to-identify-archaic-ghost-population) -
Kenneth Lange, PhD elected member of the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements. (https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/professor-in-the-medical-school-elected-to-the-national-academy-of-sciences)
Using Knowledge Gained From Human Genetics To Improve Human Health
A hub of deep expertise, the Department of Human Genetics helps partners across UCLA interpret data and leverage genomic technology to improve study design and solve medical problems.
We demystify genetic complexities to provide vital insights for a range of clinical and research applications. We strive to improve the care of as many patients as possible by pushing our capabilities, developing novel ways to address unanswered questions in human genetics.
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“Our work can uncover solutions to nearly any medical problem because genetics pervades all clinical specialties; anything you can think of that differs between individuals—including susceptibility to diseases—has a genetic component. By uncovering genetic variables, we hope to deliver more precise, more effective treatments. ”