The role of the Division of Clinical and Metabolic Genetics at SickKids is to develop and maintain facilities, services and personnel for the diagnosis, management and genetic counselling of individuals/families affected with or at risk for the development of genetic disorders. While most families referred for genetic services will come from southern Ontario, particularly the Greater Toronto Area, the division also accepts referrals from other Canadian and international centres. In addition to the General Genetics, Genetic Metabolic, and Genetic Counselling clinics, a number of subspecialty clinics have been developed, including Craniofacial, Overgrowth, Skeletal Dysplasia, 22q Deletion Syndrome, Cardiac, Neurogenetics, Neurofibromatosis, Cleft Lip and Palate, PKU, Cancer Genetics, Gaucher disease, and mitochondrial disorders. The Division is heavily involved in several programs within the University of Toronto hospital network that include Cancer Genetics, Adult Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis Programs. The Division uses excellent specialized laboratories facilities available at SickKids including molecular genetics, biochemical and cytogenetics as well as needed testing outside the country with prior arrangements.
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