| A Closer Look at the Center for Molecular
Medicine and Genetics The Center for Molecular
Medicine and Genetics (CMMG) is dedicated to making discoveries
that lead to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
human disease. From state-of-the-art research laboratories
to the outstanding training environment for medical, graduate
and postdoctoral students to internationally recognized
patient clinics, the Center’s innovative, interdisciplinary
program uniquely brings together, and bridges, molecular
medicine and genetics research and patient care activities
throughout the Wayne State University School of Medicine
and affiliated medical centers.
World-Renowned Faculty
The foundation of CMMG is its internationally known team
of more than 75 faculty members who are leaders in their
fields and deeply committed to excellence. Most of the
Center’s researchers and clinical investigators
are also affiliated with other Wayne State University
departments, centers or institutes. Their special focus
on interdisciplinary research is breaking new ground through
strong collaboration across the University’s campus,
and around the globe.
Interdisciplinary Research
Today’s biomedical research increasingly requires
an interdisciplinary approach. CMMG is taking a
leading role in bringing together diverse teams of researchers
and clinician-investigators. Center researchers pursue
fundamental questions using a broad spectrum of state-of-the-art
technologies and model systems.
Some of the Center’s areas of active research include
transcriptional and translational control; cell cycle
regulation; chromosome dynamics and transmission; development
and differentiation; molecular genetics and cytogenetics;
molecular mechanisms of mutagenesis; signal transduction;
cancer and metastasis; viral disease, collagen diseases
and arthritis; neurological and neuromuscular diseases;
gene therapy; mitochondrial and cardiovascular diseases;
and human reproductive biology.
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