Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Genomics Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in genomics in united states
5,099 professors found
University of California
United States
Research Interests
Botany
Zoology
Genomic
Genome Assembly
Genome Sequencing
Augusta University
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Genomic
Medical Science
Next-generation Sequencing
Professor
UCLA Life Sciences
United States
Research Interests
Conservation Biology
Botany
Genomic
Ecological Genetics
Molecular Ecology
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Genome Stability
Texas A&M University
United States
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Genomic
Next-generation Sequencing
Bacteria
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Biochemistry
Genomic
Genome-wide Association
Next-generation Sequencing
Adjunct Professor
University of California, Berkeley
United States
Research Interests
Crop Science
Agronomy
Genomic
Quantitative Trait Loci (qtl) Mapping
Plant Biology
DOE Joint Genome Institute
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Botany
Plant Biology
Genomic
Chromosomal Biology
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Genomic
Bioinformatic
Computational Biology
Has open position
5,090 more professors to explore
Sign up free to see them all, and ask ApplyKite Twin which ones fit you best.
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Professor
University of Washington
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Pharmacology
Oxidative Stress
Proteostasis
Apoptosis
Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina
United States
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Patient-centered Care
Patient-centered Outcomes
Inpatient Care
Director of Cancer Immunotherapy, Professor of Medicine, Ward-Coleman Chair in Cancer Researc
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
United States
Research Interests
Immunology
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Immune Response
Immunotherapy
Explore other paths
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which professor is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every professor by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Tools for this step
Email to a professorAn email built on the professor's own papers.Research proposal generatorFrom an idea to a proposal that cites real papers.Supervisor finderProfessors, universities and openings that fit your research.See every toolFind PhD supervisors who research genomics
Describe your research and see the professors who publish on it, free.
Quick
Questions
Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.
