The ISG aims to integrate genomics research, education and outreach across UConn and Jackson Laboratory campuses and affiliated teaching hospitals. The advantages of joining the ISG include participation in seed/pilot grant programs, the ISG-affiliated Ph.D. program, networking events and the implementation of the UConn academic plan and strategic priorities in all sub-disciplines in genetics, genomics and personalized medicine. In addition, ISG members may have preferred access to certain core facilities and the opportunity to sponsor/invite speakers for joint ISG/UConn/JAX seminars.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit:

• a 2-to-3-page biosketch (NSF, USDA or NIH format is acceptable)
• a short paragraph (no more than 5 sentences) summarizing either your utilization of genomics data/applications in your research or your expertise in genetics/genomics or a related discipline (e.g. ELSI, population genetics, etc) if this is included in your biosketch, no additional paragraph is required
• an acknowledgment that you will abide by the expectations for membership.

Please send application materials to Jessica Williamson at Jessica.Williamson@uconn.edu.

Review and Appointment

Membership appointments are reviewed and signed by the Director of the ISG. 

Membership Renewal

Membership continues unless a member leaves the institution or requests removal. The membership roster will be reviewed annually to ensure individuals remain in good standing and actively engaged in scientific or scholarly work.

Expectations

Faculty members will include their ISG affiliation on publications, meeting abstracts and institutional grant routing forms, and participate in ISG events.