- Variant detection using DNA and RNA analysis for both inherited and acquired genetic conditions
- DNA extraction and storage from a range of patient samples
- Molecular Pathology test for solid tumours and haematological malignancies
- Rapid aneuploidy testing for the common trisomies
- Conventional karyotyping (chromosome analysis)
- Fluorescent in-situ hybridisation (FISH)
- Cell culture and storage
and the Clinical Genetic Service which provides services to individuals and families including:
- Genetic counselling, prenatal screening, risk assessment and diagnostic services for a wide range of heritable disorders
- Coordinating the regular screening investigations for a limited number of familial cancer disorders
- Ongoing support of patients with cardiac, neuromuscular and other genetic conditions.
Contact Details
The Team All enquiries should be directed to the Clinical Genetic Secretarial Team.
Telephone: 01382 632035 (Ext 32035)
Email: Tay.clinicalgenetics@nhs.scot
The Team
Consultant Clinical Geneticists: Dr Catherine McWilliam, Dr Jonathan Berg, Dr Jamie Campbell (Locum).
Lead Genetic Counsellor Mrs Jaqueline Dunlop.
Other Counsellors Mrs Kirsten Henderson, Genetic Counsellor, Mrs Gisela Urgel Reig, Genetic Counsellor, Miss Natascha Hamilton, Trainee MacMillan Genetic Counsellor.
Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist Mrs Kirsten Patterson.
Genetics Nurses Mrs Grace Gibbon and Mrs Katie Douglas.
Research Nurse Mrs Tessa Coupar