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The GGI leverages collaborations across all life sciences research and training at NC State University to enhance our understanding of the genetic and genomic underpinnings of life on earth, sustain biodiversity, and enhance social equity.

 
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Genetics and Genomics Initiative

The GGI serves as a hub for the sharing of scientific discovery, through interdisciplinary research, an annual GGI retreat, a world-class seminar series, and extensive public education and outreach efforts at a variety of scales. Learn more

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Interdisciplinary Research

The GGI sponsors multiple university-wide faculty-driven Research Interest Groups (RIGs) that are designed to foster cross-cutting interdisciplinary research. Learn more about our current RIGs

Research Interest Groups

Learn how to join

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Genetics & Genomics Scholars

The Genetics and Genomics Scholars program prepares future scientists for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across the life sciences. Learn more

Meet the new GGS Cohort!

Learn more about this year’s incoming 2020-21 Genetics & Genomics Scholars

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Annual Retreat

The third annual GGI retreat will be taking place in August 2020! The retreat is an opportunity to welcome new graduate students and new faculty, highlight the research of GGI laboratories and Research Interest Groups, and have discussions about GGS graduate student recruitment and admission strategies.

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GGI Seminar Series

Stay tuned for our upcoming Fall 2020 lineup of new speakers for our world-class seminar series.

Contact us!

Are you a current NCSU faculty, postdoc, or graduate student interested in becoming a part of GGI? Are you a prospective graduate student looking for more information? Contact us