Mark M. Bouzyk, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Director, Center for Medical Genomics
mbouzyk@genetics.emory.edu
404.778.8558
1st Floor
Emory Genetics Clinic Buildling
2165 North Decatur Rd.
Decatur, GA 30033

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Areas of Specialzation/Research Interests:
Genetic association studies in common and rare diseases
Novel and high throughput methodologies in genetic sample management, DNA extraction, mutation detection, polymorphism typing and sequencing

Professional Memberships and Activities:
American Society of Human Genetics Association of Laboratory Automation

Awards:
1998 & 1999 Successive SmithKline Beecham Impact Awards in Genetics

Education:
1983 B.S., University College London, UK
1998 Ph.D. in Human Molecular Genetics, University of Hertfordshire, UK

Research Description:
The Center for Medical Genomics (CMG) has a key role in serving as a Center of Excellence for experimental studies in genetic variation by linking human genetics to health and disease. In order to achieve this mission the CMG has established state of the art technologies in genetic sample management, high throughput DNA extraction and genetic analysis capabilities in DNA sequencing, mutation detection and genotyping supported by an advanced laboratory management information system and data architecture. This infrastructure provides for the opportunity to conduct linkage analysis, candidate gene and genomic association studies to identify susceptibility genes for both common and rare diseases particularly in the areas of Oncology, Neurological and Psychiatric disorders. There is also the opportunity to facilitate the increasing demand for pharmacogenetics. In addition, to help meet the increasing need for translational medicine solutions and by working closely with other laboratories within the Emory community the CMG is ideally placed to explore ways to provide faster, more cost efficient and streamlined genetic tests using rapidly advancing genetic technologies.