Dr. Andrew Stergachis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andrew Stergachis is an Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Genetics and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. He completed his MD at the University of Washington in 2015 and earned his PhD in Genome Sciences from the same institution in 2013. Prior to his current role, he completed a combined residency in Internal Medicine and Medical Genetics at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Stergachis is board-certified in Clinical Genetics and Internal Medicine, and his research primarily focuses on understanding how alterations in gene regulation contribute to human diseases. With the advent of genomics as a cornerstone of modern medicine, much of his work seeks to elucidate the impact of non-coding epigenetic variation on health outcomes. In addition to his research, Dr. Stergachis actively sees patients at the UW Adult Genetics Clinic and the UW Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, where he applies his clinical expertise to a broad array of genetic conditions.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Young Physician-Scientist Award

#2022

Pew Biomedical Scholars Program

#2022

Fialkow Scholar Award

#2022

Fellow of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics

#2021

Catalytic Collaborations Grant

#2020

NIH Director's Early Independence Award

#2020

Burroughs Wellcome Career Awards Medical Scientists

#2014

Alpha Omega Alpha

#2014

Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

#2013

Charles J. Epstein Award for Excellence in Human Genetics Research

#2012

Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual National Research Service Award

#2009

Turner Society Endowed Fellowship

#2006

Howard Hughes Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.