The Department of Genetics is dedicated to the generation of new knowledge about genetics and genomics, translation of that knowledge to clinical practice, and integration of genetics into all aspects of medical care.

 

Clinical Services: Our goal is to deliver outstanding care for patients and families through integrated clinical and laboratory services. For some conditions, we are considered a national and international referral source.

Comprehensive prenatal, pediatric, and adult inpatient and outpatient genetic services, including diagnosis, management and counseling

State-of-the-art laboratory services, including cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics
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Education: We provide genetics education and training to students, health professionals, researchers and the public.

Medical student preclinical and clinical teaching Genetics residency training Postdoctoral research Graduate education, including Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and genetic counseling Training in all ABMG specialties (clinical genetics, biochemical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and molecular genetic pathology) Continuing education for health providers Public education                                                                   Go to Education and Training Page

 

Research: We seek to expand knowledge and create new applications through laboratory and clinical research along the continuum from fundamental studies to preclinical investigations to bench-to bedside translation to clinical practice and community implementation.

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