Genetic Laboratory

DMCH Molecular genetics laboratory is the state of art laboratory in the Punjab.It was established with the aim of providing the genetics tests to the patients with the latest technology at affordable cost.

The Laboratory continues to increase the list of genetic tests available to the patients and provides genetic consultation, focuses on the physician-patient relationship and the potential roles of the primary care provider in this dynamic field.

The Laboratory is led by a team of competent Doctors and Biotechnologists experienced in the field of genetic testing.

Department of Molecular diagnostics was started in 2018 by Dr. G.S.Wander,Vice Principal DMCH Chairman R &D). Dr. Navjot Bajwa (Professor Biochemistry) is heading the department since then.She is trained in Molecular Diagnostics and a certified Genetic Counsellor . Dr.Barjinderjit K.Dhillon joined as (Senior Biotechnologist) specialist in Molecular & Genomics Diagnostics (Thalassemia & Next Generation Sequencing - NGS). Dr. Renu Moti Pandita (Biotechnologist) is looking after Molecular Diagnostics (Pharmacogenomics & HPV testing). Dr. Mohit Sharma (Associate Biotechnologist) is taking care of Cytogenetics section (Karyotyping & Fluroscent in situ Hybridisation – FISH). Dr. Sumit Sharma (Biotechnologist) is looking after many genetics test + NGS.Dr. Nandita Maini Jindal (M.D.Biochemistry) is a part of NGS team.