Dr. Gilbert Omenn

Professor

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Biography

Gilbert S. Omenn is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington with a distinguished career in Medical Genetics. He joined the University in 1969 and became a full professor in Medicine in 1979. He served as the dean of the School of Public Health from 1982 to 1997 before taking on leadership roles at the University of Michigan, where he was the Chief Executive Officer of the Health System and Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs. Dr. Omenn's research focuses on cancer proteomics informatics, particularly the role of differential expression, alternative splice isoforms, and specific cancer-related pathways. He is a prominent figure in the Human Proteome Organization and chairs the global Human Proteome Project, driving collaborative studies in chromosome-centric biology and HPP disease-driven initiatives. Dr. Omenn's interests also include the mechanisms of genetic predispositions to risks from environmental and occupational exposures, as well as pharmacogenetics and pharmacogenomics. He has held significant positions in the American Association for the Advancement of Science and is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.

Research Interests

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.