基因组和生物信息学博士学位课程旨在培养将细胞和系统生物学，生物化学和遗传学的原理和方法应用于人类疾病研究的领域的研究科学家。该计划的研究人员使用基因组学，蛋白质组学的最新技术，高分辨率成像，生物信息学和临床前（鼠）试验。培训计划包括自闭症谱系障碍，肌肉营养不良，生物标志物，哮喘，气道疾病，脑肿瘤，microRNA加工，线粒体功能失调和蛋白质运输的研究机会，该计划从生物医学的基因，细胞和系统的跨学科课程开始，科学传播和科学职业的专业发展以及GW的生物医学科学研究所提供的实验室轮岗。在学习的第一年之后，学生将
The PhD in genomics and bioinformatics program is designed to develop research scientists in areas where the principles and methods of cell and systems biology, biochemistry and genetics are applied to the study of human diseases.<br><br>Investigators in the program use the latest technologies in genomics, proteomics, high-resolution imaging, bioinformatics and pre-clinical (murine) trials. The training program includes research opportunities in autism spectrum disorders, muscular dystrophies, biomarkers, asthma, airway diseases, brain tumors, microRNA processing, dysregulation of mitochondrial functions and protein trafficking.<br><br>The program begins with interdisciplinary coursework in genes, cells and systems in biomedical sciences, professional development in scientific communication and science careers, and laboratory rotations offered through GW's Integrated Biomedical Sciences program. After the first year of study, students work with their research advisor to complete remaining degree requirements, including the dissertation.<br><br>Program faculty are drawn largely from the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, including scientists from the Children's Research Institute of Children's National Health System.<br><br>Students have access to extensive research facilities and libraries on campus and in the greater Washington, DC area. These include the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, GW's Gelman Library and Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, the Children's Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, and numerous other research institutions.