Human Genetics | School of Public Health

How does DNA Determine Someone’s Predisposition to Disease?

Our department is dedicated to graduate training in human genetics research (including molecular, statistical, and bioinformatics research), public health genetics, and genetic counseling.

Why Study Human Genetics?

Degree Programs

The Department of Human Genetics offers four master’s level programs and two doctoral programs.

Admissions

Learn about the admissions process and requirements for the Department of Human Genetics.

Research & Practice

Get involved in our research centers, where you can join a research project or help translate findings into practice and policy.

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Meet our Faculty

Meet the faculty who will teach and mentor you, and learn about the innovative research projects they’re directing.

Human Genetics Seminar

See the weekly schedule of seminars for the term. Happening Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. in A115 Public Health.

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News

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2025 Public Health Practice Showcase

The 2025 Public Health Practice Showcase featured 15 graduate students representing each of Pitt Public Health’s seven departments, who presented work done in collaboration with community partners.

How Pitt’s Genetic Counseling Program faculty makes vision restoration possible

The University of Pittsburgh’s expertise in ocular genetics was highlighted in October at the GC BRIDGED Conference, a pioneering event for genetic counselors in ophthalmology that included adjunct faculty from the School of Public Health.

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Brunick and Soni 2025–26 TIPH Ambassadors

Two Pitt Public Health graduate students, McKenna Brunick and Maahi Soni, have been selected as This is Public Health (TIPH) ambassadors for the 2025–26 academic year.

Events

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