The George and Dolores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics,dedicated in 1990, is the focal point for genetic research at the University of Utah. The Institute houses several programs, including:

• Genetic Science Learning Center -- an outreach education program for high school and undergraduate students and teachers.
• Department of Human Genetics -- graduate education and faculty in modern molecular genetics
• Human Molecular Biology and Genetics Program -- an interdepartmental effort to strengthen the interface between clinical application and basic genetic research.
• Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling -- a master's level program that prepares students for a career in genetic counseling.
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute -- several University faculty have joint appointments as HHMI investigators.
• Utah Genome Depot -- a resource integrating gene sequence and polymorphism data into individually annotated genemodels.

Scientists at the Institute collaborate on genetics projects with faculty throughout the University.

Much of the University's success in genetic research comes from working with Utah families. Because Utahns tend to have large families and keep extensive genealogy records, they are ideal partners for investigating human genetics. Learn more about the partnership between research scientists and Utah residents.