Head of the section: Dr. Mieke van Haelst
CLINICAL GENETICS
Optimal Care for Patients with Hereditary Diseases and their Family Members
The section of Clinical Genetics in the Department of Human Genetics provides high-quality, innovative, and personalized genetic care for patients and relatives. We are responsible for the clinical assessment of patients with complex genetic issues, including diagnostics and counseling.
In 2021, we provided clinical genetic care to more than 8,000 patients and their families at Amsterdam UMC and outpatient clinics throughout the country, including two annual clinics in the Dutch Caribbean.
“We strive to continuously improve our genetic care with compassion, and to teach all medical professionals about the rapid changes in clinical genetics.” – Dr. Mieke van Haelst
We specialize in:
- Genetic diagnostics for congenital abnormalities and/or intellectual disability
- Reproductive genetics: Genetic diagnostics concerning the desire to have, conceive, and bear children
- Cardiogenetics: Genetic diagnosis of causes for heart defects
- Oncogenetics: Genetic diagnostics for causes of cancer
- Neurogenetics: Genetic diagnostics into causes of neurological disorders
The section Clinical Genetics also contributes to the medical curricula for Bachelor students at both the University of Amsterdam / Amsterdam UMC – location Meibergdreef and the Vrije Universiteit / Amsterdam UMC – location De Boelelaan.
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