The Human and Molecular Genetics Center (HMGC) was formed October 1, 1999, when Dr. Howard Jacob was named Director. The Center began operations in May, 2000. It is charged with developing the critical infrastructure required to position the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) as a leader in biomedical research. Read more...
Next Generation Sequencing Now Available. Read more...
2 year, $6.6 M grant from the National Institutes of Health entitled "MECHANISTIC CHARACTERIZATION OF GENES FOR HYPERTENSION AND RENAL DISEASE" (read more in the October issue of In Sequence)
Following the first clinical Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) assay for Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) performed by PGD Laboratory (read more in the October issue of In Sequence)
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health today announced an $8 million, three-year grant to establish a Wisconsin Center of Excellence in Genomics Science. (read more in the September issue of In Sequence)
The Dean of the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Comenius University in Bratislava has awarded Prof. Howard Jacob, PhD "The Golden Medal" on September 23, 2009. (read more....)
Breakthrough in transgenic animal production enables development of new human disease models
July 24, 2009 College News - Scientists from The Medical College of Wisconsin, Sangamo Biosciences, Inc., Sigma-Aldrich Corporation, Open Monoclonal Technology, Inc. and INSERM announced the creation of the first genetically modified mammals developed using zinc finger nuclease (ZFN) technology. (read more....)
As the Human and Molecular Genetics Center (HMGC) enters its 9th year, we continue to grow in an increasingly challenging funding and economic environment. Our collaborations within and beyond the center continue to grow as well. The faculty now numbers 26 across 6 Departments (Cell Biology, Anatomy, and Neuroscience; Dermatology, Medicine, Pediatrics, Physiology and Surgery), more...
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