Medical genetics, also referred to as genetic medicine, involves the diagnosis and management of hereditary disorders - birth defects and inherited susceptibility to health problems.
Medical geneticists' services include newborn screening for genetic disorders, risk assessment for developing a disease in adulthood, genetic counseling, gene therapy and personalized medicine.
The Human genome project and advanced technology have accelerated the evolution of medical genetics to dizzying pace. The rapid development is mirorred by geneticists specialising in areas such as clinical genetics, cytogenetics, genetic counselling, metabolic or biochemical genetics, molecular genetics and mitochondrial genetics. They are often involved in research with a university or larger public hospital and work within those settings.
The Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) is a forum for professionals working in the broader, more research-oriented area. The Society promotes the interest of the science of genetics in Australia and Asia. According to the Society, there are over 900 specialists/researchers working in this field.
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Genetic Health Queensland (GHQ)
(Previously Queensland Clinical Genetics Service)
Herston, QLD 4029
GHQ is a Queensland-wide service providing diagnostic, educational and genetic counselling services. Medical practitioners may refer people at risk of having a genetic or inherited condition to GHQ.GHQ has clinics state-wide - they are listed on the GHQ website.
Genesis Clinical Genetics
(3 locations)
Milton BC, QLD 4064
Genesis Clinical Genetics is Queensland's premier private genetics consultation practice offering specialist genetic counselling in SE Qld for individuals and their families. A referral from a medical practitioner is required to Dr. Stephen Withers. Please contact us on 1300 651 741 for more information. Dr Stephen Withers, Clinical Geneticist and Andrea Hayward, Genetic Counsellor.
Dr Ken Maclean, Primary Care Genetics
Clinical Geneticist
Sydney, NSW 2000
Primary Care Genetics is specialist private genetics practice. It offers ready access to DNA testing and expert genetic advice on prenatal, paediatric and adult genetic disorders. Primary Care Genetics specialises in assessment of clients for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.Genetic Technologies Corporation Pty Ltd
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Genetic Technologies is Australia's largest private DNA testing laboratory. Human DNA testing services include disease susceptibility, human athletic performance, human relatedness and paternity testing.Genetic Technologies (ASX: GTG, NASDAQ Global Market: GENE)
Dna Testing Laboratory Free Call: 1-800-822 999
Reach 100
Adelaide, SA 5000
Adelaide-based preventative and anti-ageing medicine clinic offering Genome Health Analysis.
Genetics Services, Sydney Children's Hospital
Randwick, NSW 2031
Diagnostic services and counselling for children and families with genetic diseases and birth defects.
homeDNAdirect Ltd
DNA Paternity Testing
(2 locations)
Chatswood, NSW 2067
homeDNAdirect Australia is a leading DNA testing and paternity testing provider in Australia. Laboratories are Accredited: IS0 17025, NATA and AABB. Non invasive prenatal testing, legal paternity testing and paternity testing for immigration offered.