Welcome

To reflect onthe on-going expansion of knowledge within the field of medical genetics this online guide for the public and health care professionals has been developed. The purpose is to provide reliable and easily accessible information on a wide variety of genetic related topics.

This site contains information on the following:

Easy to understand basic genetic concepts
List of genetic centres within Ontario
List of specific genetic services within Ontario
Online links to various genetic-related areas of popular interest
Current news and exciting discoveries from within the field of medical genetics


Genetic Services in Ontario
Definitions

Medical Genetics
Genetic Counselling
Genetic Screening
Genetic Testing



Genetic Centres in Ontario

Directions to Genetic Clinics Within Ontario
 
Spotlight

 

Understanding Genetics
Information on Basic Genetic Concepts

 Basic Genetics, Genes and Chromosomes, Karyotype, Chromosome Abnormalities, Genetic Conditions 

Benefits of Genetic Services

How an individual or family members can benefit from seeing a geneticist or genetic counsellor


Reasons for Referal to a Genetics Clinic

General Genetics
Prenatal Genetics
Metabolic Genetics
Cancer Genetics




Links of Interest
Prenatal Resources

Prenatal Guide for Women (pdf file)

Reference Guide for Healthcare Providers (pdf file)

Newborn Screening Resources

Newborn Screening Ontario - Fact sheets for disorders in the newly expanded Ontario Newborn Screening Program

Ontario Newborn Screening Program - Information for parents and health care providers about the expanded newborn screening program in Ontario

Other Resources

March of Dimes - Online resources for genetic disorders

Canadian Directory of Genetic Support Groups - Online directory of support groups for genetic disorders

Paternity Testing - List of private laboratories offering paternity testing







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November 19, 2009