Genetics
Jeffrey Innis, M.D., Ph.D.Director, Genetics
Clinical Care
The Division of Pediatric Genetics provides service in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of birth defects, structural abnormalities, inherited diseases, chromosomal abnormalities and mental retardation. Pediatric genetics also cares for children with biochemical genetic disorders, inborn errors of metabolism, and metabolic defects. Services include an evaluation to identify genetic diseases, chromosomal analysis, amniocentesis for prenatal diagnosis, molecular and DNA diagnostics, genetic counseling and teratologic evaluation of abortuses, stillborns and selected neonatal deaths. Teratological evaluations may be submitted by physicians subject to the consent of the parent.
Education
The Medical Genetics Residency Program, which is based in the Department of Pediatrics, utilizes combined clinical genetics services, basic science research, and education programs of five Medical School departments. The primary goals are Board Certification in Medical Genetics and preparation for a research career in academic genetics. Training leading to Board Certification in Clinical Cytogenetics, Clinical Biochemical Genetics or Clinical Molecular Genetics is also offered.
Contact Phone Numbers
General Information: 734-764-0579
Fax: 734-763-6561
Mailing Address
Division of Pediatric Genetics
1500 East Medical Center Drive
D5240 MPB/Box 5718
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5718
