NUCC taxonomy code
Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician
207ZP0007X
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Pathology
- Specialization
- Molecular Genetic Pathology
Definition
A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.
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