The Institute of Human Genetics is dedicated to promoting research and education focused on the medical and scientific significance of variation in human genome sequences. This includes inherited and acquired variation in genome sequences as well as methods to change or add DNA sequences to human cells for therapeutic purposes (i.e., "gene therapy"). The Institute of Human Genetics also serves as a university-wide resource for outreach about issues related to understanding the extent and meaning of human DNA sequence variation. The Institute of Human Genetics contributes to these goals by sponsoring pilot grants, symposia and workshops, teaching classes, and advising staff that run core facilities or control resources that are valuable for human genetics research. |  |
