Center for Training in Applied Genomics

In December of 2019, KGI received $1 million from Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, to start the KGI Center for Training in Applied Genomics (CTAG). Read the full press release now.

CTAG Goals

Educate the next generation of scientists and practitioners
Create a full-spectrum educational resource to meet the needs of the rapidly evolving genomics industry
Be a place for the innovators and leaders of tomorrow’s biopharma and precision medicine landscape to learn, be inspired, and connect to one another and the industry
Focus on the education of young scientists to become leaders in the field
Provide executive and continuing education to enable current professions to stay on the cutting edge of the constantly changing field

Learn More About KGI's Genetic Programs

The two-year program is dedicated to benefiting society through the education, training, and development of innovative, collaborative, and caring genetic counselors who will serve the needs of individual patients, the healthcare system, and the bioscience industry.

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The two-year program capitalizes on KGI’s core curriculum in genetics and builds upon this to expand a student’s knowledge in the area of analytics. Students will learn to translate information and bridge gaps between research scientists and practitioners.

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The program is designed for those interested in learning more about human genomics, bioinformatics, genetic counseling, and precision medicine, exposing participants to career opportunities in clinical genetics and genomics.

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Read about what’s happening in KGI’s genetics programs

Alumna Breann Reinsch Joins KGI Faculty as Assistant Professor of Genetics

Breann Reinsch graduated in May as part of Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)'s inaugural Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) class, and will now be joining KGI’s faculty as Assistant Professor of...

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KGI Graduate Angela Hoang Empowers Prospective Parents as Associate Clinical Variant Curator

Angela Hoang, who recently received her Master of Science in Human Genetics and Genomic Data Analytics (MSGDA) degree from Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), now works as an Associate Clinical Variant Curator at Natera for the...

KGI Graduates Shabri Patel and Alexandra Petrasek Land Jobs at Fulgent Genetics

Shabri Patel and Alexandra Petrasek, who recently received their graduate degrees from Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)'s Master of Science Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (MSGC) program, have both obtained positions as genetic counselors at Fulgent...

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