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About the Department

 

The Department of Genetics is a Joint Health Sciences (basic science) and a clinical department. It is comprised of an interdisciplinary group of faculty focused on performing basic laboratory and clinical research, providing inpatient and outpatient consultation services, and offering state-of-the-art genetic diagnostic testing.  

 

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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


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Education

 

 

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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Research

 

 

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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  • Department of Genetics
  • Mailing Address: Kaul Human Genetics Building, Suite 230, 720 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0024
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