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.

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Jonathan Flint, MDPsychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Flint has been named a fellow of the Royal Society, an academy that includes some of the worlds most eminent scientists.Learn More

Bogdan Pasaniuc, PhDA team of researchers from UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Cancer and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has identified 34 genes that are associated with an increased risk for developing the earliest stages of ovarian cancer.Learn More

Deborah Krakow, MDNamed to Los Angeles Magazines 2019 list of Top Doctors in Los Angeles specializing in Genetics. The list identifies doctors considered to be at the top of their fields.Learn More

Julian Martinez, MD, PhD Named to Los Angeles Magazines 2019 list of Top Doctors in Los Angeles specializing in Genetics. The list identifies doctors considered to be at the top of their fields.Learn More

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