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Research

The Department of Molecular Genetics and Genome Sciences at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is advancing research at the forefront of modern biomedical science. By exploring the genetic and molecular mechanisms that drive health and disease, we help shape the future of precision medicine, translational science, and data-driven discovery. This work supports the college’s broader research mission and strategic vision to expand research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation across the health sciences.

Researchers work alongside clinicians, scientists, students, and institutional partners across disciplines to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in human health. By integrating advanced computational methods with biological and clinical research, the department is building a dynamic environment that fosters discovery, attracts top scientific talent, and creates new opportunities for innovation and translational impact.

Areas of Focus

The Department’s initial growth phase emphasizes epigenomic analyses of tissue-specific function and the integration across data modalities and biological scales. We invite applications covering a wide range of areas, including but not limited to:

  • Single-cell and spatial analyses, including multi-omic integration.
  • Biomedical data science that combines methodology and implementation, in areas such as statistical modeling, natural language processing, bioimaging analytics, and machine learning/artificial intelligence applications that improve genotype-phenotype mapping.
  • Translational bioinformatics as applied to complex diseases, including cancers, neurological and psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and aging-related conditions.
  • Implementation science that combines (epi)genomic profiles with other emerging data streams, in contexts such as biobanking, deep phenotyping, and predictive modeling of health outcomes.

Contact Us

Department of Molecular Genetics & Genome Sciences

Mailing Information:
755 RESEARCH PKWY SUITES 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73104-53036