Genetics and Genome Biology at Leicester
Welcome to the Department of Genetics & Genome Biology (formerly the Department of Genetics) The Department is one of 6 Academic Departments in the College of Life Sciences We are an internationally recognised centre for pioneering research into genetics, focused on 6 areas of strength;
- Microbial Genetics
- Neurogenetics & Behaviour
- Cancer
- Genomics & Bioinformatics
- Food security
- Forensics
We are renowned for the discovery by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys of the technique of DNA fingerprinting and more recently, for the identification of the bones of Richard III
Our research, encompassing organisms as diverse as bacteria, yeast, fruit flies, bumblebees, plant, mice and humans, and addresses fundamental genetic questions in evolution, disease, behaviour and development. The Department has recently been enlarged by incorporation of the Leicester Cancer Research Centre (LCRC)
We have a vibrant postgraduate community and can offer PhDs in a wide range of subject areas including;
- Evolutionary and Population Genetics
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Neurogenetics
- Microbial Genetics
- Plant and Crop Science
- Cancer
- Forensic Science
Our academics provide major contributions to the teaching of the College’s Biological Sciences Degree to the teaching of Medical Students and host MSc courses in Molecular Genetics and the Molecular Pathology & Therapeutics of Cancer
Other MSc courses available in the College. For further Information please click here
The Department holds the Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its work and proposals to improve the participation of women in STEM within the University.
