The research projects of the Center of Genetics and Genomics are focused on the genetic bases of phenotypic variability, both in health and in disease. Interested in local genetics, common and rare diseases, personalized responses to infectious diseases, pharmacogenetics, and more.
The center seeks to improve the diagnosis, identification of genomic biomarkers, develop new therapies and contribute to public health policies. It collaborate with other centers of the Faculty of Medicine, Clínica Alemana de Santiago, national and international groups.
Some of the lines of research include:
Understanding the Chilean genome, chromosome 22q11 microdeletion syndrome, bullous epidermolysis (glass skin), monogenic connective tissue diseases (Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, Ehlers Danlos syndromes), lysosomal diseases (Gaucher, Niemann-Pick, Fabry, etc. ). In addition, we study various types of Cancer (lung, bladder, etc.), mitochondrial genomics, Parkinson’s, variation in the response to Hantavirus infection, among others.
You can learn more about the Center here.
Each research center has specific requirements that you should review carefully . Also, to apply to an undergraduate or postgraduate research internship at UDD, you should meet the following requirements:
In addition to the required documents specified in each research offer, it is necessary that you attach the following documents:
Below, you will find the application instructions which explain the steps and frequently asked questions regarding this program.
Research internships will be developed in virtual and/or face to face modality. You must keep in mind that depending on the area required by each research center, the presence of the student may be requested. Please, review carefully the specifications of the offer of your interest.
