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We examine and assess congenital malformations and developmental disorders and identify familial risks for genetic diseases. We use diagnostic methods to answer medical questions that are important for treatment.

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Research

In addition to the diagnostic services in medical genetics and pathology and the consultation hours for clinical genetics and genetic counseling, research is another important activity of our university institute.

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We for you together

Our Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics departments work according to the motto "We work together for you" so that you can continue to concentrate fully on your patients.

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Approach & Contact

University Hospital Basel
Institute of Medical Genetics and Pathology
Medical Genetics
Schönbeinstrasse 40
4031 Basel

Take streetcar line 11 to the University Hospital station and then walk along Spitalstrasse for about 80 meters to the entrance.

Please use the parking garage City, entrance Schanzenstrasse or Klingelbergstrasse.

Phone +41 61 265 36 20
Fax +41 61 265 36 21
anmeldung.genetik@usb.ch

Offer

Medical genetics deals with genetic diseases. In the consultation hours for clinical genetics and genetic counseling, we diagnose and assess congenital malformations and developmental disorders and determine familial risks. We answer medical questions from patients and doctors that are essential for further treatment. As part of the University of Basel, we cover teaching in our specialist area and conduct clinically oriented basic research.

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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sven Cichon

Leiter

Medizinische Genetik

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Prof. Isabel Filges

Ärztliche Leiterin

Medizinische Genetik

Leitung Labor Zytogenetik und -genomik

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Fabian Ludwig

Klinikmanager

Labormedizin, Pathologie und Medizinische Genetik

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Alexander Rufle

Operativer Laborleiter

Pathologie und Medizinische Genetik

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Prof. Isabel Filges

Ärztliche Leiterin

Medizinische Genetik

Leitung Labor Zytogenetik und -genomik

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Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. nat. Karl Heinimann

Stv. Ärztlicher Leiter

Medizinische Genetik

Leitung Labor Molekulargenetik

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Dorothea Wand

Spezialärztin

Medizinische Genetik

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Dr. Julie De Geyter

Oberärztin

Medizinische Genetik

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Dr. Sabrina Stefanelli

Assistenzärztin

Medizinische Genetik

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Dr. Jacqueline Ritz

Assistenzärztin

Medizinische Genetik

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Prof. Isabel Filges

Ärztliche Leiterin

Medizinische Genetik

Leitung Labor Zytogenetik und -genomik

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Prof. Dr. med. Dr. phil. nat. Karl Heinimann

Stv. Ärztlicher Leiter

Medizinische Genetik

Leitung Labor Molekulargenetik

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Dr. rer. nat. Birgitta Christiane Gläser

Fachverantwortliche Tumorzytogenetik, Diagnostische Hämatologie, Leitung Labor Tumorzytogenomik

Medizinische Genetik

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Dr. Sc. ETH Pascal Joset

Spezialist FAMH

Medizinische Genetik

Schwerpunkt Molekulargenetik

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Nicola Ruben Rusca

Spezialist FAMH

Medizinische Genetik

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Dr. Maria Stoikou

Spezialistin FAMH Medizinische Genetik, Schwerpunkt Tumorzytogenomik und Zytogenomik

Medizinische Genetik

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