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Genetics, Genomics and You!

Integrating genetics and genomic research, education and outreach activities across campus to forge a more interdisciplinary understanding of the genetic and genomic underpinnings of life on earth

The GGA is a hub for all things genetics and genomics on campus and beyond!

Five Questions with Jeff Yoder, Executive Director of the Genetics and Genomics Academy

Executive Director Jeff Yoder spoke with the Provost Office about the academy, his work and what’s next in terms of research and growth. Read about his goals for the future of the Genetics and Genomics Academy in this special interview!

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Our Four commitments

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Advance Graduate Education Across Life-science Disciplines

The GG Scholars umbrella program trains students in 16 sciences graduate programs across the university. GG Scholars explore a variety of graduate programs at NC State University during their first year while expanding their training and research capabilities.

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Enhance Interdisciplinary Research

With faculty-driven interest, the GGA sponsors multiple university- wide Research Interest Groups (RIGs) that are designed to foster interdisciplinary research. RIGs meet regularly to discuss research and exchange ideas. Products from RIGs include mini-symposia or workshops, new collaborations, and collaborative grant proposals.

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Advancing G&G Knowledge For All Undergraduate Students

The GGA strives to provide all undergraduates with opportunities to become conversant in concepts of genetics and genomics as well as its societal impacts through delivery of a set of topical, introductory courses.

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Advancing G&G Knowledge Across North Carolina

Through outreach, the GGA aims to promote and support efforts to enable North Carolina residents of all ages to become more informed about genetics and genomics.

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G&G Community news

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NC State Expert Offers Insight on Stopping the New World Screwworm

NC State University’s Maxwell Scott, one of the top experts on the New World screwworm, explains what’s being done to control its spread in the U.S., based on his years of in-depth research and a recent trip to Texas, where he saw the dispersion center for sterile fly releases and spoke at a Texas cattle ranchers conference in Houston.

Microbial partners may help plants respond to higher temperatures

New research suggests the microbiome near the surface of a plant’s roots, known as the rhizosphere microbiome, may play a role in helping crops respond to heat stress. When studying adaptation in living things, scientists sometimes analyze the interplay between genetics and environment to influence measurable traits, a phenomenon known as Genotype by Environment interactions…

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Heartfelt Perspectives

Researchers look into organ asymmetry to curb birth defects.

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Fishing for Resilience

In new research, NC State applied ecologist Nadya Mamoozadeh and other researchers find that Southern Appalachian brook trout are most vulnerable to rising temperatures.

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Office of InterdiscipLinary Programs

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What is an Academy?

The Office of Interdisciplinary Programs is home to three academies each focused on advancing interdisciplinary collaboration across all 10 colleges on different fronts.

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