如果您想了解遗传学对控制每个细胞及其功能（包括人体10-100万亿个细胞），指导复杂的发育程序以及在受到干扰时引起多种不同疾病的重要性，那么这是正确的做法您。如果您想了解遗传信息如何驱动新型疗法的发展，使针对患者需求的药物个性化，揭示我们的祖先以及它如何支持进化生物学，那么这就是您的程度。<br> <br>人类遗传学由遗传学系管理，该系是遗传学和微生物学学院的一部分，位于Smurfit遗传学研究所，拥有最先进的研究设施。在人类遗传学的广泛领域中，有12名教职员工和许多学术人员，涉及从医学遗传学，基于基因的
Human genetics is the study of genes - or heredity - in humans. It examines the effects of these genes on both individuals and societies. It has developed rapidly in the last decade as new technologies have made it possible to study genes in much greater detail, to rapidly sequence the genomes of humans and other species and to develop ways to correct disease causing mutations using powerful technologies such as genome editing. A few examples of remarkable advances in knowledge include -<br> The sequencing and analysis of hundreds of thousands of complete human genomes.<br> The development of innovative genetic and stem-cell-based therapies for inherited disorders.<br> The ability to trace the evolution of humankind using ancient genomics.<br> The application of genomics to medicine and the individualisation of therapies.<br><br>Human Genetics is run by the Department of Genetics, which is part of the School of Genetics and Microbiology and is located in the Smurfit Institute of Genetics with state-of-the-art research facilities. There are 12 members of faculty and a number of academic associates, working in a wide range of areas of Human Genetics covering everything from medical genetics, gene based medicines, pharmacogenomics, stem cells to ancient and modern human population genetics, amongst other areas. The Department of Genetics has an international reputation for high-quality research and more than 50 years of experience in teaching Genetics and Human Genetics to undergraduate students. The teaching of the Department is research driven, undergraduates are taught by research-active scientists with excellent track records in their chosen fields.