Biomedical Genomics
Program Overview
The program in biomedical genomics strives for excellence in
newly evolving areas of animal genomics and proteomics. The aim is
to:
- improve understanding of molecular mechanisms controlling or
affecting disease manifestation, disease susceptibility and
resistance, diagnostics, prevention and treatment;
- improve animal health, reproduction and welfare;
- train students in classical and cutting edge genomics
approaches;
- provide student and postdoc access to a highly trained
interdisciplinary team in animal genomics.
Research emphasis areas
- Mammalian genomics (all participants)
- Comparative genomics (all participants)
- Population genomics (Cai, Cothran, Derr, Janecka, Murphy,
Samollow, Seabury)
- Conservation genomics (Cothran, Derr, Janecka, Murphy)
- Phylogenomics and genome evolution (Cai, Janecka, Murphy,
Samollow,)
- Immunogenomics (Criscitiello, Skow, Seabury, Womack)
- Functional genomics (Chowdhary, Raudsepp, Murphy, Samollow,
Riggs)
- Mammalian disease genomics (Chowdhary, Cothran, Derr, Janecka,
Seabury, Skow, Womack)
- Genomics of sex and reproduction (Chowdhary, Murphy,
Raudsepp)
- Computational genomics (Cai, Murphy, Seabury)
- Epigenomics (Dindot, Samollow)
- Disease proteomics (Chowdhary)
Introduction
Genomics is a key and rapidly evolving research discipline that
continuously elucidates new dimensions within the dynamic structure
of modern biomedicine. The animal genomics research community has
witnessed an astonishing expansion and diversification throughout
the past decade. Completion of the human and mouse genome sequences
sparked enormous interest in the annotation of these genomes
through a series of detailed comparative analyses. As a result,
genome sequences are now available for nearly all major mammalian
companion and livestock species, including cattle, pig, dog, horse,
cat, alpaca and chicken, as well as biomedical models such as the
rat, rabbit, opossum, shark and Xenopus genomes. Rapid
methodological and computational advancements afforded by genome
sequence data are providing the means for new areas of research
that could barely be imagined just a few years ago. The study and
analysis of animal genomes continuously provides new technologies
to better understand phenotypes of biomedical and economic
importance in these species, while at the same time informing human
biology.
FY 09-10 Funding Statistics
| Proposed Grants: | 39 |
| Funded Grants: | 12 |
| Total Funding: | $1,779,644 |
Faculty
Ph.D. Wildlife Sciences, Texas A&M University and Texas A&M-Kingsville 2006
M.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, University of Vermont 2002
B.S. Biology, Cornell University 1999
Research Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Texas A&M University
M.S. Abilene Christian University
B.S. Abilene Christian University
Professor
Ph.D. Biochemistry, London University, U.K. 1981
B.Sc. Microbiology, London University, UK 1976
Professor (Joint Appointment) and Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
Ph.D. Genetics, University of Oklahoma 1982
M.S. Zoology, North Texas State University 1975
B.S. Zoology, North Texas State University 1973
Clinical Professor
Ph.D. Zoology/Statistics, Oregon State University 1978
Professor
Ph.D. Biological Science, Tulsa University 1997
B.S. Biological Sciences, Illinois State University 1992
Associate Professor
B.V.Sc. Madras University, India
Ph.D. New York University
FACMG Columbia University, New York
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Florida 1988
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida 1984
Associate Professor - Joint Appointment
Ph.D molecular genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences 1999
M.S. genetics and cytology, Tartu University, Tartu, Estonia 1982
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Disease Genetics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden 1991
M.V.Sc. Animal Breeding & Genetics, College of Vet & Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India 1980
BVSc&AH Veterinary Degree, College of Vet & Animal Sciences, Bikaner, India 1978
Professor and Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania 1994
D.V.M. University of Missouri 1984
B.S. University of Missouri 1980
Associate Professor
Ph.D. Cornell University 1995
M.S. Texas A&M University 1990
D.V.M. University of Florida 1985
B.S. University of Florida 1978
Professor
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 2000
Internal Medicine, Diplomate, Am. College of Vet. Internal Medicine 1996
Internal Medicine, Diplomate, European College of Vet. Int. Medicine 1996
Dr.Med.Vet Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany 1995
Med. Vet. Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany 1992
Professor - Joint Appointment
Diplomate ACVM (Immunology), American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 2012
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 2005
Dr.med.vet Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary University of Vienna 2003
med. vet. Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary University of Vienna 1997
Clinical Assistant Professor
M.S. Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota 1979
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University 1972
B.S. Veterinary Science, Colorado State University 1970
Professor
Ph.D. Microbiology and Immunology, University of Miami 2003
M.S. Molecular Biology, East Carolina University 1995
B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina 1989
Assistant Professor
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Pathologists 1970
Ph.D. Veterinary Pathology, Texas A&M University 1968
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine (cum laude), Texas A&M University 1964
B.S. Animal Science (cum laude), Texas A&M University 1963
A.S. Biology, Tarleton State University 1961
Professor of Veterinary Pathology
Ph.D. Comparative Pathology, University of Missouri, Columbia 1979
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1974
B.S. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1973
B.A. Zoology, University of Texas, Austin 1971
Diplomate American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Professor
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Columbia University 1980
M.Phil. Biochemistry, Columbia University 1976
M.S. Chemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 1973
B.S. Chemistry and Biochemistry, Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn 1972
Professor
Ph.D. Experimental Pathology, Michigan State University 1984
M.S. Veterinary Pathobiology, Ohio State University 1981
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Agronomy, Yassy, Romania 1966
Professor
Ph.D. Genetics, Oregon State University 1968
B.S. Mathematics Education, Abilene Christian College 1964
Distinguished Professor
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Microbiologists 2009
Ph.D. Comparative Biomedical Science, North Carolina State University 2003
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1997
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1993
B.S. Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University 1991
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Parasitology, University of Georgia 1993
M.S. Zoology and Parasitology, Zhejiang (formerly Hangzhou) University, China 1986
B.S. Biology, Zhejiang (formerly Hangzhou) University, China 1983
Professor
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 1990
M.S. Zoology, Sul Ross State University 1982
B.S. Biology, Cameron University 1980
Professor
Ph.D. Veterinary Microbiology, Texas A&M University 1994
M.S. Immunology, University of Nebraska 1976
B.A. Biological Science, Winthrop College 1974
Research Associate Professor
Ph.D. Immunology, Washington State University 2002
B.S. Biochemistry and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya 1990
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Physiology of Reproduct, Texas A&M University 1966
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University 1966
B.S. Veterinary Science, Texas A&M University 1965
M.S. Physiology of Reproduction, Texas A&M University 1960
B.S. Animal Husbandry, University of Wisconsin 1955
Senior Professor
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 2004
M.S. Biology, Sul Ross State University 2000
B.S. Zoology, Sul Ross State University 1997
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Epidemiology), Cornell University 2008
M.S. Veterinary Epidemiology, LSHTM & Royal Vet. College, University of London 2001
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Vet. Med.,University of Zagreb,Croatia 1997
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Genetics, Texas A&M University 2003
B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology, Texas A&M University 1999
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Cell Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1975
M.D. Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1975
B.A. Chemistry, Alfred University 1968
Professor-Joint Appointment
Postdoc Epigenetics, Childrens Health Research Institute - UWO 2009
Postdoc RNA Interference, Cold Spring Harbor Labs 2006
Ph.D. Veterinary Physiology, Texas A&M University 2003
BSc. Molecular Genetics, University of Western Ontario 2000
Assistant Professor
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine (Cum Laude), Texas A&M University 2001
Ph.D. Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Tufts University 1999
A.B. Biology, Brown University 1989
Associate Professor - Joint Appointment
Post-doc. Population Genomics, Stanford University 2010
Ph.D. Computational Genomics, University of Hong Kong 2006
M.S. Biotechnology, University of New South Wales 2001
Assistant Professor
Residency Reproduction & Medicine, University of Florida 209
Ph.D. Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida 2008
D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University of Chile 1993
Assistant Professor-Joint Appointment