The Department of Medical Biology and Genetics is a medical science discipline that focuses on examining the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying normal and pathological conditions in humans. The department investigates the molecular basis of inheritance, the regulation of gene expression, and the mechanisms of genetic variation that underlie health and disease.
Medical biology and genetics are fundamental to understanding human biology and play a crucial role in medical research, diagnostics, and treatment. The field uses various laboratory techniques—such as DNA sequencing, gene expression analysis, and genetic engineering—to explore the molecular basis of human health and disease.
The Department of Medical Biology and Genetics is responsible for educating medical professionals and researchers in the principles and applications of molecular biology and genetics. Students in this department gain a strong foundation in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, and are trained to apply this knowledge in both research and clinical settings.
The objectives of the Department of Medical Biology and Genetics:
- To investigate the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying human development, growth, and disease.
- To identify genetic risk factors for common diseases and to develop strategies for disease prevention.
- To strengthen basic research as the foundation of translational studies aimed at improving genetic diagnosis and treatment based on a deeper understanding of the onset, progression, and inheritance of genetic disorders.
- To educate future generations of medical specialists and researchers in the principles and applications of molecular biology and genetics.
- To promote interdisciplinary research and collaborate with other departments and institutions to advance our understanding of human health and disease.
Within our university, the department hosts technologically advanced laboratories capable of conducting international-level basic genomic research, including molecular genetics, cell/tissue culture, and imaging laboratories. In addition to practical laboratory training for medical school students in medical biology and genetics, ongoing research activities include cancer genetics, medical biotechnology, nutrigenomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.
Mission
Our mission is to conduct cutting-edge research, provide state-of-the-art clinical services, and educate the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and educators in all contemporary aspects of medical genetics and genomics.
Vision
To become an internationally recognized department in the field of Medical Biology and Genetics research.
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