HISTORY & INTRODUCTION
We aim to raise the ability, strategy and consultation for human genome explorations for the importance and advancement of science and technology in the era of human genomics in Malaysia.
The Human Genome Centre (HGC) was established in the year 2001. It is the center of innovation research, services and teaching of human genetics in USM. It was formerly known as Medical Genetic unit and has been in operation since 1994.
Currently, Human Genome Centre has over 20 staff consisting of academic and non-academic staff. It is one of the departments in School of Medical Sciences, USM at Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. Since its establishment, this department has produced more than 50 postgraduate students both in course work [Master of Pathology (Medical Genetics)] and research mode (MSc and PhD).
Our academic staff who are also involved as researchers in various internal and external grants are actively collaborating with partners from other universities, nationally and internationally as well as with the associations and industry collaborators.
As Human Genome Centre is a centre focuses on teaching and research, a major approach of this department is to train students in laboratory (basic science) skills and fundamentals of the medical genetics so that they acquire vital transferable skills during their study period. We are also involved in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching focusing on basic concepts of human genetics.
Human Genome Centre is a main centre for genetic testing, receiving samples from East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia including Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. Our diagnostic services have improved the diagnosis of genetic disorders by providing robust and accredited laboratory testing.
