Department of Human Genetics

We bring genetic discoveries to patients at the speed of research, with a full-fledged basic research faculty and a comprehensive clinical genetics division.

Patient Care

Welcome from the Chairman

Welcome to the Department of Human Genetics (DOHG). It is an exciting time for human genetics with the ongoing revolution in genetics and genomics. Our unique combination of a full-fledged basic research faculty along with the comprehensive clinical genetics division places us at the forefront of contemporary translational research and predictive, precision health.

Peng Jin, PhD
Chair, Department of Human Genetics

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Areas of Interest

Education

Research

Patient Care

Faculty

News Highlights

New tool combines multiple data sources to detect tissue structures in cancer

Jian Hu, PhD, has collaborated with researchers at the University of Pennsylvania on the development of an AI-powered tool for analyzing tissue samples called MISO (Multi-modal Spatial Omics).

Online journal launched at Emory for those who teach health professionals

Intersections, a new online, open access, peer-reviewed journal for research on education of health professionals at Emory, supports health science educators in refining their scholarship and writing skills and showcases their work.

Intersections, an online, open access, peer-reviewed journal for research on education of health professionals at Emory.

Elizabeth Leslie selected for prestigious PECASE Award

Elizabeth Leslie, PhD, was one of 400 recipients named to receive a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.

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Department Administration

Department Chair

Peng Jin, PhD
404-727-5979
Contact Dr. Jin

Department Administrator

Robert G. Sullivan
404-727-9387
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Administrator, Clinic Operations

Tamario Lenoir
404-251-3636
Contact Tamario

Administrative Assistant, Senior

Regina Gilbert
404-727-3085
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Administrative Assistant, Senior

Ertha Sinclair
404-727-4663
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Office Assistant

Destiny West
404-727-5979
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Director, Projects

Janelle Clark
404-727-8341
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Senior Financial Analyst

Stephanie Shannon
404-727-0768
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Contact Us

For Academics and Research information

Department of Human Genetics

Whitehead Biomedical Research Building

615 Michael Street

Suite 301

Atlanta, Georgia 30322

(404) 727-5979 Telephone

Updates on our department's activities can be found on Bluesky and LinkedIn.

For Medical Genetics Clinic information

Division of Medical Genetics

The Emory Clinic
1365 Clifton Road
Clinic B, Suite 2200
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
(404) 778-8570 For patient-related questions and/or schedule an appointment
(404) 778-8562 Fax
Email