Research

Columbia University has a rich history of robust scholarly activity, and our program is no exception. Our faculty conduct cutting-edge genetic counseling research, providing students with the mentorship and coursework needed to develop strong research skills, understand clinical research roles, and engage with the evolving scholarly contributions to the profession.

Beginning in their first year, our students design and conduct a mentored 18-month scholarly project that can be tailored to their personal interests. Supported by experienced mentors from across the university, students also develop grant-writing and presentation skills and are strongly encouraged to submit their completed findings to peer-reviewed journals or national academic meetings.

Quick Facts

• 98% of alums have presented their graduate research at one or more national genetics meetings
• 55% of alums have published their graduate research in peer-reviewed journals or shared access sources to date
• 45% of our students over the past five years have received competitive external grants to support their graduate research, including five winners of the prestigious Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) Student Research Award or the NSGC Student Resesarch Scholarship.

Learn more about our student research projects:

• Class of 2027
• Alumni