Human Genetics
When Dr. Gregersen was a medical resident
in the late 1970s, a young woman with
lupus died under his care and he realized at
that moment there was a need to generate
knowledge about autoimmune diseases. He
then began a rheumatology fellowship at a
time when modern molecular biology and
genetics were exploding, and he successfully
cloned the first HLA genes for rheumatoid
arthritis. This convinced him that research
was the most important and exciting thing
he could do with his life. Today, Dr. Gregersen
pursues genetics research with a highly
collaborative style, providing him with
extraordinary connections and friendships
around the world.
HUMAN GENETICS
Genomics & Human Genetics
is to identify and understand
the genetic contribution to
human diseases and translate
these discoveries into new
diagnostics and therapeutics.
Center researchers are focused
on autoimmune diseases and
neuropsychiatric traits and
disorders, and conduct a full
range of human genetics research.