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Clinical cytogenetics had its beginning in the late 1950s. It was then that the chromosome number for humans was established. Early cytogenetics was limited to analyzing solidly stained chromosomes. The abnormalities detected were limited to changes in chromosome number and large changes in chromosome structure.
In the early 1970s, chromosome banding techniques were introduced. These techniques led to the recognition of more subtle chromosome changes and helped further enhance the relationship of chromosome abnormalities to clinical implications.
As the field developed, the techniques and the ability to detect chromosome changes became literally limitless. Molecular cytogenetic techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) are able to resolve more and even smaller rearrangements. As a result, cytogenetics is an important part of all areas of medicine. It is a challenging, evolving field yet today. The demand for well-trained cytogenetic technologists continues to grow throughout the country.
Our program has state-of-the-art equipment, nationally recognized faculty, and dedicated lecture and laboratory space. We invite you to peruse our web site to learn about cytogenetics and our program. We hope that you will consider cytogenetics as a career.
We look forward to meeting you,
Gopalrao V. Velagaleti, Ph.D.
Medical Director
Peggy Stupca, MS,
CLSp(CG), CLSup
Program Director
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