Program Overview
The DM Medical Genetics program at PGIMER, Chandigarh, is offered through the Genetic and Metabolic Unit within the Department of Pediatrics. It provides comprehensive superspecialty training in the evaluation, diagnosis, management, and research of inherited genetic and metabolic disorders, preparing specialists to deliver advanced clinical care and contribute to academic and translational research.
Legacy and Establishment
The Genetic Metabolic Unit was established by Dr. Inusha Panigrahi in the year 2011.
Current Faculty
- Dr. Inusha Panigrahi
- Dr. Anupriya Kaur
- Dr. Priyanka Srivastava
Laboratory Infrastructure
Conventional Cytogenetics (Karyotyping)
Chromosomal Microarray Analysis (CMA)
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) using the Ion Torrent platform
Sanger Sequencing
Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA)
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Tandem Mass Spectrometry (TMS/MS)
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
Clinical Services
Outpatient Services (OPD)
Monday (afternoon) and Thursday (morning)
Specialty Genetics Clinic
Saturday (morning) – Reproductive Genetics Clinic
The division provides services for a broad spectrum of conditions, including inborn errors of metabolism, dysmorphology, neurogenetic disorders, skeletal dysplasias, and prenatal genetic conditions.
Alumni (Session-wise)
| Session | Alumni |
|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Dr. Chakshu Chaudhry |
| Jan 2020 | Dr. Parminder Kaur |
| Jan 2021 | Dr. Roshan Daniel |
| Jan 2022 | Dr. Shifali Gupta |