Collaborative Programme on Primary Immune Disorders


Collaborative initiatives in #Genomics by CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology at Govt. Calicut Medical College has in last 4 years impacted lives of a number of patients with #PrimaryImmunodeficiencyDisorders.

The collaboration envisages the use of advanced genomics tools for the early diagnosis, prognostication, precise treatment, genetic counselling and prevention of disease. The collaboration has resulted in the creation of a collaborative centre and programme on Pediatric Immune Disorders.

The center at the Institute Of Maternal And Child Health(IMCH), Medical College, Kozhikode offers diagnosis, treatment, genetic counselling and prenatal advice for patients and families with PID.

The following services are available in the centre currently

Clinical Services
The PID Clinic is operational on every Monday.

Genetic ServicesCD40L Hotspot Mutation Screening for Hyper IgM Syndrome
BTK Hotspot Mutation Screening for X Linked Agammaglobulinemia
MVK Hotspot mutation screening for Hyper IgD Syndrome

Genetic Counselling Services

For more information, please contact
Dr Geeta Govindatraj, 
Professor of Pediatrics, 
Government Medical College, Kozhikode
Email: geetakkumar@gmail.com

More about this: http://guardian.meragenome.com/copid

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