National Center of Genetics
The National Center of Genetics (NCG) of the LNS covers all areas of human genetics, including clinical genetics, genetic counselling and an extensive spectrum of genetic diagnostics, from conventional karyotyping to modern next generation sequencing (NGS).
The NCG offers genetic consultations and diagnostics to individuals and their families, e.g. in the context of familial predisposition to cancer, rare hereditary diseases, or prenatal genetics and family planning. In addition, we are continuously establishing new techniques and expanding our diagnostic portfolio to ensure state-of-the-art patient care.
MEET OUR team
MEET OUR team
Dr. Abdelkader Heddar,
MD, PhD
Geneticist
Marizela Kulisic, PhD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Thierry Streng
Laboratory Assistant
What makes NIPT unique is its ability to screen for chromosomal anomalies with high sensitivity and specificity, using nothing more than a maternal blood sample. For us, it means bringing cutting-edge genomics into routine prenatal care — safely, early, and without risk for the pregnancy.