Department of Molecular and Human Genetics

Transforming Medicine Through the Science and Practice of Genetics and Genomics

The Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine is transforming medicine by expanding the role of genetics and genomics in science and medicine through major discoveries and integration of basic research, clinical, and diagnostic activities. Our talented faculty, trainees and staff have designed an environment that promotes and supports diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Our department consistently ranks first in the nation in funding from the National Institutes of Health. In addition to numerous NIH, National Science Foundation, and other competitive research grants, the faculty have received national recognition and support from the Pew Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Our educational programs attract the most highly qualified candidates. Our clinical genetics program, the largest in the country, offers patients unparalleled, single-source genetic testing and services.

Featured Research Image (Above): This image showcases a neurosphere composed of retinal ganglion cells and glial cells derived from mouse retinas. The retinal ganglion cell axons are visualized in red, glial cells in green, and cell nuclei in cyan. Approximately 10,000 cells were aggregated and cultured in a U-bottom well to form this sphere, providing a robust model for studying axon outgrowth dynamics in retinal neurons. Image submitted by Han-Yin Jeng of Dr. Nicholas Tran's laboratory.