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Genetics

Department of Genetics at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre

The Department of Genetics at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre is dedicated to providing comprehensive genetic counselling and testing services to patients and their families. The team of expert genetic counsellors and medical geneticists work together to provide an accurate diagnosis, risk assessment, and personalised treatment plans to individuals with genetic disorders.

The department offers a wide range of services, including preconception and prenatal genetic counselling, cancer genetic counselling, and genetic testing for inherited disorders. It uses the latest advancements in genetic testing technology to provide the most accurate and timely results possible.

The Department of Genetics believes that genetic counselling and testing should be a collaborative effort between the patient, their family, and their healthcare provider. Therefore, it strives to provide compassionate, patient-centred care that takes into account the unique needs and concerns of each individual.

The department is committed to advancing the field of genetics through ongoing research, education, and outreach. It participates regularly in clinical trials and collaborates with other institutions to improve the understanding of genetic disorders and to develop new treatments.

A wide range of genetic testing services, including preconception and prenatal genetic testing, cancer genetic testing, and testing for inherited genetic disorders
State-of-the-art technology and techniques to provide accurate and timely results
Team of highly trained and experienced genetic counsellors who provide personalised genetic counselling services to patients and their families
A multidisciplinary approach to patient care, collaborating with other medical specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex genetic disorders
Ongoing research aimed at advancing the field of genetics and improving patient outcomes
Compassionate and patient-centred care that takes into account the unique needs and concerns of each individual
Educational resources, support groups, and community outreach programs to help raise awareness and promote early detection and treatment of genetic disorders

A variety of genetic testing platforms, including high-throughput DNA sequencing and microarray technology, to provide accurate and comprehensive genetic testing services
Advanced bioinformatics tools to analyse genetic data and identify potential disease-causing variants
A variety of research tools, including specialised software for statistical analysis, data visualisation, and gene expression analysis
Secured data storage systems to protect patient privacy and confidentiality

Carrier testing
Preconception
Prenatal testing
Inherited genetic disorders testing
Personalised genetic counselling
PGD for couples undergoing in vitro fertilisation

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