The Genetics Division is actively involved in clinical care, research, teaching and service. The Division sees more than 3,000 patients per year-in clinics, as inpatients at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, throughout Southern California, and in Mexico. Faculty members in the Division presently hold more than $5 million in grants and contracts, and have published 31 original articles and chapters in 2007-2008.

Division faculty teach at all training levels, including graduate and medical students, residents and fellows, and community physicians. The Division has several internationally recognized leaders in their respective fields. Many of the faculty hold leadership positions in national organizations, including the presidencies of the American College of Medical Genetics (Dr. Jones)and the American Society of Gene Therapy (Dr. Friedmann). A number of faculty members are on the editorial boards of Genetics journals.