Mission Statement
The mission of the Division of Medical Genetics is to offer information, diagnostic services, education, and support about current and future genetic health concerns for North Dakota patients and families. Our comprehensive statewide clinical genetic/birth defects program provides and utilizes an extensive network of services both locally and nationally. The Division of Medical Genetics educates undergraduates, graduates, and practicing professionals in the areas of medical science and the health and human services. It also presents educational programs throughout the surrounding communities. The Division advances biomedical knowledge through clinical research and publications.
Medical Genetics is:
The field of medicine that studies the causes of human biologic variation by all methods of human genetics, teratology and medicine. The practice of medical genetics provides patients with diagnosis, treatment, management, and information about genetic and congenital disorders in humans.
The information and resources on the Division of Medical Genetics web site are for educational purposes only. The Division of Medical Genetics web site is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through the Division of Medical Genetics web site or any links from the Division of Medical Genetics web site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have health related questions you should consult your health care provider.
Family Voices of North Dakota (FVND) will provide the ND Parent to Parent Project, formerly ND Family to Family. FVND is here to help families locate resources, assist with navigating complex systems, and promote linkages and discussions for families in North Dakota. For additional information, visit www.fvnd.org.
Undiagnosed Diseases Program
Participants accepted into this program through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will be part of a clinical research study aimed at answering questions about medical conditions that have eluded diagnosis. NIH hopes to advance medical knowledge in ways that can help improve health care for everyone. The study will be conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. More information about this new program is online at http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/Undiagnosed. For additional research studies, please visit Research Studies on our side toolbar.
The inclusion of any resource or link in the Division of Medical Genetics Web Site does not imply endorsement.
