1. Department introduction
The department focuses on the molecular mechanism of adaptive response to environmental signals, thus clarifying the mechanism of the complex relationship between genetic stator and its response to stress. These changes in comprehensive adaptive mechanisms have an important impact on human health.
In the Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases of Harvard University, research activities and pre-doctoral and post-doctoral programs mainly investigate the adaptation and response to nutrients, toxins and radiation stress at the molecular, cellular and mechanism levels, and explore the genetic basis for controlling the heterogeneity of these interactions in the experimental system.
In addition, interdisciplinary comprehensive opportunities also try to apply this knowledge to the population to theoretically prevent and treat complex human diseases.
2. Research field
In the Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases, teachers' research is divided into several categories, including: stress and inflammatory signaling pathways, nutrition induction and molecular transport, oxidative stress, metabolic balance, and the role of nuclear hormone receptors, cell growth and reproduction, and protein stability.
The diseases studied include: nutritional and metabolic diseases (obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases), cancer and aging. The research of these diseases is carried out from two aspects: mechanism and population.
Most of these diseases appear in clusters. Therefore, the research of this department involves cooperation with other departments of the School of Public Health, the affiliated center of Harvard University and other institutions.
3. Registration information
The Department of Genetics and Complex Diseases was established in 2003. There are full-time teachers 13, doctoral students 18, 55 research assistants and 3 research scientists.
Students interested in this department should apply for the doctoral degree program in public health and biological sciences, which is implemented by the graduate school of arts and sciences. The application materials include transcripts, letters of recommendation, test scores and purpose statements.
These materials must be submitted through the entrance of the graduate school of arts and sciences. The deadline for application is 1 February1day.
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