Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu University Estd. 1987

Department of Medical Genetics

Constituent Department of Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai

About Department of Medical Genetics

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department has been revived in September 2007 with the appointment of a Professor and Two Lecturers.

Research :


=> Recurrent pregnancy loss UGC.
=> Chennai Twin registry ICMR
=> Preventive Genetic Services Chennai Petroleum corporation Manali - completed.
=> Leptin levels in Down syndrome Completed.
=> Malocclusion in Mono & dizygotic twins. Completed.
=> Mutations in Steroid resistant Nephrotic Syndrome.
=> UGC ongoing

The Department is involved in a research project titled” Concordance of physical characteristics among Monozygotic Twins”. This project is being funded by the University research Council.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai
Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Medical Genetics

Where is the Department of Medical Genetics located?

The Department of Medical Genetics is an academic teaching department of Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Medical Genetics are conducted as per Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Medical Genetics?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.