Molecular Genetics

Phone:	9845 3246
Fax:	9845 3204
Email:	bruceb@chw.edu.au
Location:	Diagnostic Services building, level 1

The Department of Molecular Genetics provides an accredited service for the molecular diagnosis of a wide range of genetics disorders. These services are extended to all states and where requested to other countries. Areas of specific expertise include testing for Rett syndrome, Marfan syndrome and Familial Mediterranean Fever.

The service includes:

• testing for known and unique mutations
• testing extended families
• prenatal diagnosis
• training of laboratory and clinical staff in the field of molecular genetics.

The service maintains a close liaison with all the Departments of the Western Sydney Genetics Program.

How to make an appointment:

The Department of Molecular Genetics is primarily a laboratory service. Enquiries concerning the availability or interpretation of results, or the acceptance of specimens, can be made on 9845 3244.

Staff

• A/Prof Bruce Bennetts, Department Head
• Julianne Jackson, Scientific Officer
• Kathy Holman, Scientific Officer
• Dr Maggie Brett, Scientific Officer
• Gemma Jenkins, Scientific Officer
• Katrina Slater, Trainee Scientific Officer
• Francine Uno, Billing Administrator

Related services and clinics

• Biochemical Genetics
• Clinical Genetics
• Cytogenetics
• Newborn Screening
• Western Sydney Genetics Program