Dr. Gail Jarvik

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Biography

Gail Jarvik is a Professor in the Division of Medical Genetics and the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. She holds the Arno G. Motulsky Endowed Chair and serves as the Division Head of Medical Genetics. With a medical degree and a PhD, Dr. Jarvik specializes in Clinical Cancer Genetics, Clinical Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Analytic Methods, Pharmacogenetics, and Ecogenetics. Her research primarily focuses on the genetic basis of complex inherited diseases, leveraging genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and electronic medical records through the eMERGE consortium, which includes a vast dataset of 40,000 subjects across nine sites. Dr. Jarvik's work encompasses the study of Alzheimer’s disease, lipid disorders, and the implementation of genomic medicine in clinical settings. She is actively involved in patient care at the UW Adult Genomic Medicine clinic and her publications explore various aspects of genetic research, emphasizing her commitment to advancing understanding in genetics and its implications for healthcare.

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Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor in the Division of Medical Genetics and Department of Genome Sciences, focusing on genetic basis of inherited diseases.

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
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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.