We are delighted to announce that Michael E. Talkowski, PhD, has been selected to become the next Director of the Center for Genomic Medicine (CGM) at MGH beginning on September 1, 2020. Dr. Talkowski will be the third CGM Director, following two world-class scientists, Dr. Sekar Kathiresan and founding director Dr. James Gusella.

With his unique set of accomplishments and deep engagement in all facets of genomic medicine at MGH, we believe Michael is ideally positioned to lead the Center during this exciting period as genomics becomes integrated into the practice of medicine.