Division of Human Genetics
The mission of the Division is to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans through the provision of effective medical, scientific and educational services based on a commitment to excellence in skills and knowledge in the field of Human Genetics.
The Division of Human Genetics came into being in 1974 under the Headship of Prof Trefor Jenkins as part of the South African Institute for Medical Research (SAIMR) (now the National Health Laboratory Service) and University of the Witwatersrand.
The Division runs the largest clinical & diagnostic genetics service in South Africa. We provide genetic services to both the private and State hospital sector, with the majority of our services being delivered in the State sector. We also have a vibrant training mandate, and currently offer academic programmes to health sciences undergraduate- and postgraduate students (Honours, MSc, PhD, genetic counsellors and medical registrars).
We have a broad range of research interests covering many areas of human genetics; including clinical genetics, genetic counseling, monogenic disorders, non-communicable disease, microbiome and population genetics.
HEAD OF DIVISION: Prof Amanda Krause
Telephone: 011 489 9211/9
Email: amanda.krause@nhls.ac.za
Postgraduate Studies Enquiries: Prof Zané Lombard
Contact: 011 489 9208
Email: zane.lombard@wits.ac.za
Clinical & Counselling Services: Dr Shelley Macaulay
Contact: 011 489 9223
Email: shelley.macaulay@nhls.ac.za
Laboratory Services: Ms Angela Turner
Contact: 011 489 9286
Email: angela.turner@nhls.ac.za
Human Genetics
The Division runs the largest clinical & diagnostic genetics service in South Africa. We provide genetic services to both the private and State hospital sector, with the majority of our services being delivered in the State sector. We also have a vibrant training mandate, and currently offer academic programmes to health sciences undergraduate- and postgraduate students (Honours, MSc, PhD, genetic counsellors and medical registrars).
The mission of the Division is to enhance the quality of life for all South Africans through the provision of effective medical, scientific and educational services based on a commitment to excellence in skills and knowledge in the field of Human Genetics.
We have a broad range of research interests covering many areas of human genetics; including clinical genetics, genetic counseling, monogenic disorders, non-communicable disease, microbiome and population genetics.
