OBGY6600: Specialised Module - Genetic Counselling

Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSci)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine

Module 3: Clinical Application of Genetic, Cytogenetic & Biochemical Analyses in Genetic Diagnosis and Screening

(20 hrs)

Coordinator: Prof Eric CW Lam (Department of Pathology)

 

This module introduces the general principles of cytogenetics, biochemical genetics and molecular genetics in genetic testing and the various laboratory techniques for identification of disease-causing mutations. Through the practical sessions and group discussion, students will learn how to read a laboratory report.