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Designer Genes, Inc. Designer Genes, Inc.: Develop and sell novel genetics-based detection technologies for diagnosing and monitoring cancer and other diseases. Products include both diagnostic reagent kits and medical diagnostic devices. (Testing and Counseling) http://designergenesinc.com/ National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC National Society of Genetic Counselers - NSGC: Promote the profession as a recognized part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy. Includes a searchable database of counselors. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.nsgc.org/ American Board of Genetic Counseling American Board of Genetic Counseling: Prepares and administers examinations and accredits training programs. Offers a range of information on examinations, guidelines, and training programs. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.abgc.net/ GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base GeneClinics: Medical Genetics Knowledge Base: NIH funded, expert-authored descriptions of inherited disorders. Covers genetic testing in diagnosis and management and genetic counseling of patients. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.geneclinics.org DNAprint Genomics inc. DNAprint Genomics inc.: Develop analytics and information resource products, including platforms for genotype pattern recognition for complex trait determination. Includes an overview of services, investor relations, and career opportunities. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.dnaprint.com/ Predictive Genetics and DNA Diagnostics Predictive Genetics and DNA Diagnostics: Offers home collection kits for a range of tests including angiotensinogen, Factor V Leiden, hereditary hemochromatosis, periodontal disease and prothrombin. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.pgd2.com/ Gendia Gendia: International network of academic and commercial laboratories from Europe and the US providing a range of services including paternity, maternity, twins, and relationship diagnostics. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.paternity.be Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics Gendia - Genetic Diagnostics: International network of laboratories offering molecular tests for a range of disorders. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.gendia.net/ Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen Molecular Genetics Testing Laboratory: Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Disease Screen: Information about a test for seven common inherited diseases in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, cystic fibrosis, Gaucher disease, Bloom syndrome, familial dysautonomia and Fanconi anemia. (Testing and Counseling) http://cfar-www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/lab/ashkenazi_screen.html The Genetics Wormhole The Genetics Wormhole: Portal site with links to educational resources on genetic disorder, journals, support groups, bioinformatics, and resources for researchers and clinical geneticists. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.uplink.com.ph/customers/drmike/index.htm Mountain States Genetics Network Mountain States Genetics Network: Share medical genetics knowledge and resources with other health care practitioners, patients, and caregivers. Features an overview of services, chromosome and DNA testing, education, and news. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.mostgene.org/ New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program New York University Department of Pediatrics Human Genetics Program: Offers evaluation, testing and counseling for genetic diseases with information on faculty, clinical services, molecular genetics laboratory, and research interests (Testing and Counseling) http://www.med.nyu.edu/genetics/ The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory The Robert Guthrie Biochemical Genetics Laboratory: Diagnostic testing for inborn errors of metabolism with an emphasis on metabolic myopathies and mitochondrial diseases. Includes print-off forms and research updates. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.rgbgl.org/ Gene Analysis Service GmbH Gene Analysis Service GmbH: Molecular biological and medical diagnostic service laboratory. Mutation screening by DNA sequencing for the detection of rare genetic diseases. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.gene-analysis-service.de/ Genetic Assays Inc. Genetic Assays Inc.: Offers physicians, hospitals, and laboratories, molecular techniques for the gene level diagnosis and management of diseases. Also provide DNA testing for the determination of parentage/paternity. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.geneticassays.com/ Dynacare Northwest, Inc. Cytogenetics Laboratory Dynacare Northwest, Inc. Cytogenetics Laboratory: Offers a range of tests including Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH) for microdeletion syndromes. Karyotypes and ideograms of normal and abnormal chromosomes are included as examples. (Testing and Counseling) http://members.aol.com/cytogenlab/index.htm Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors - CAGC: Establish minimum standards of practice and encourage professional growth. Includes certification, training, jobs, and conferences. Many documents use the PDF file format. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.cagc-accg.ca/ H.A. Chapman Institute of Medical Genetics H.A. Chapman Institute of Medical Genetics: Not-for-profit facility that integrates diagnostic testing with clinical support services for physicians, patients, and their families. Testing capabilities include cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and parentage testing. (Testing and Counseling) http://genetics.hillcrest.com/ Kimball Genetics Kimball Genetics: Genetic testing laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for common genetic disorders. Includes listing of tests available. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.kimballgenetics.com/ Human Gene Testing Human Gene Testing: Article by Drs. Stuart Orkin and Gary Felsenfeld describing how basic research led to genetic testing, including how the discoveries of DNA, restriction enzymes, cloning, & PCR (polymerase chain reaction) make tests for diseases like sickle-cell anemi (Testing and Counseling) http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/content/view.article.asp?a=239 South East of Scotland Genetic Service South East of Scotland Genetic Service: Offer counselling services for patients, and provide a range of educational resources for health professionals and students. Includes information leaflets, degree modules, and research studies. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.genisys.hw.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects/genisys Genetics Northwest Genetics Northwest: Offers prenatal and cancer genetic counseling, and genetic testing including paternity testing and Native American ancestry testing. A genetics library is also available for interlibrary loan and document delivery. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.geneticsnw.org/ Genassist, Inc. Genassist, Inc.: Resources and genetic consultation for people with pregnancy questions related to inherited diseases, assisted conception, and pregnancy ultrasound. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.genassist.com/ Gene Testing Gene Testing: Brief overview of gene testing: what it is, how it works, what are some of the pros and cons, what tests are available. Includes a guide to further resources. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/medicine/genetest.shtml OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories OHSU Genetic Service Laboratories: Provide laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation of rare and unusual inherited metabolic diseases. Includes information on the faculty, education, research, and related resources. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.ohsu.edu/genetics/ The Gene Trust The Gene Trust: Goal is to establish a database of information about people, including physical characteristics, health histories, and responses to treatments and thus speed up the rate of medical advances based on this genetic knowledge . (Testing and Counseling) http://www.dna.com/ GeneTests GeneTests: A genetic testing resource including an introduction to genetic counseling and testing and a genetics laboratory directory. From the University of Washington. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.genetests.org/ Interleukin Genetics Incorporated Interleukin Genetics Incorporated: Performs genetic susceptibility testing services for common diseases which are treatable and preventable. Includes corporate and financial data, and job opportunities . (Testing and Counseling) http://www.ilgenetics.com/ National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US National Newborn Screening and Genetics Resource Center of the US: Provides a large collection of resources on birth defects and on genetic/metabolic screening of infants as a component of public health. (Testing and Counseling) http://genes-r-us.uthscsa.edu/ Gene Dx Gene Dx: Genetic testing and diagnosis company serving individuals and families suffering from severe hereditary disorders. (Testing and Counseling) http://www.genedx.com