Promoting An Environment of Understanding and Success: UPGG is committed to representing the important scientific contributions that scientists with a range of experiences have made to the fields of genetics and genomics. We promote such efforts to highlight these contributions both in UPGG core courses and by inviting a wide range of scientists to participate in the UPGG seminar series. UPGG required courses integrate papers authored by research scientists with a broad range of skills, expertise, and experiences. UPGG expects students and faculty to practice the highest levels of professionalism and endorses activities in which the training community can engage in shared experiences and learn more about each other’s unique views and perspectives.
For Individuals with Disabilities: The Duke Genetics & Genomics Program and the Graduate School are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, as well as applicable state regulations and federal and state privacy laws. We encourage applications from and offer support for the Duke community representing all sectors of society, including those whose life experiences may include the challenge of access due to a disability.
If you believe you may need accommodations, please visit Duke's Disability Management System (DMS) for detailed information and procedures. The knowledgeable staff at DMS serve Duke's undergraduate, graduate and professional students, trainees, employees, and faculty, as well as the public, in support of Duke University and Duke University Health System efforts to ensure an accessible, hospitable working and learning environment for people with disabilities. Through DMS, Duke ensures consistent processes for requesting accommodations, evaluating needs, and determining appropriate response. DMS serves as a resource for disability-related information, procedures, and services available at Duke, in Durham, and in North Carolina.