Dr. Greg Gibson

Professor

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Biography

The Gibson group engages in computational genomics related to human genetics, with a major current focus on using transcriptomics for personalized medicine, predicting the course of complicated inflammatory bowel disease, and diagnosing the molecular basis of congenital diseases. The group is also interested in the evolution of complex disease risks and the philosophy of therapeutic intervention. Greg Gibson teaches undergraduate courses including BIOS 4545 'Human Genetics' in the Fall semester, a lecture course on contemporary genetic analysis of complex traits and diseases in humans, and BIO 4520 'Genes, Health Society' in the Spring semester, which is an interactive course addressing the current understanding of how genetics influences approaches to social issues. The full bibliography of his recent publications, totaling 230, is available on his Google Scholar profile.

Research Interests

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.