Department of Human Genetics

All information on genetic counseling, diagnostics, our research and education as well as our team can be found here.

Welcome to the Department of Human Genetics

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Prof. Dr. Nataliya Di Donato, Director Department of Human Genetics

In human genetics, we combine application-oriented research at the highest level with professional patient care.

Our international and interdisciplinary research teams investigate the effects of genomic and epigenetic changes on the development of cells, organs and diseases. Using state-of-the-art technology and innovative methods, we investigate the complex molecular relationships in human genetics. Our scientific findings make an important contribution to the understanding of ultra-rare genetic diseases, the identification of risk factors for cancer and the correlation between genotype and phenotype.

We use our findings to clarify genetic diseases. We are the point of contact for patients and families with suspected rare diseases as part of our genetic ambulance. Our accredited diagnostic laboratories use a wide range of cytogenetic and molecular genetic methods. We handle the entire process from sample preparation to data collection, evaluation and medical interpretation in the field of rare diseases and in the genetic diagnosis of hematological tumors.

As a university hospital, we are committed to teaching students and providing practice-oriented further training for doctors and researchers in order to ensure modern medical care.


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News

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Prevention of cancer and other non-communicable diseases

Köln, February 13th 2024

25 countries have joined forces to detect, treat and even prevent cancer at an early stage. We are part of it.

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What is OnkoRiskNET about? Our project at aufhof

07.02.2024, Hannover

The project OnkoRiskNET on care close to home was presened at aufhof in Hannover's city.

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DFG Review Board: Prof. Dr. Di Donato elected

November, 2023

The scientists have voted and elected Prof. Dr. Di Donato to the DFG Review Board for Human Genetics.

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Teaching award for best lecturer

Dr. Beate Vajen from the Department of Human Genetics won the 2nd place in the vote for best lecturer at MHH. Find out more about our educational courses.

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Award for master module biomedicine

Students elected our master module biomedicine as the best obligatory module 2022/23. Find out more about our modules for students!

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Contact & Directions

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Genetic counselling

Our lines are often busy. Please preferably use the contact form.

Requests for findings (Entrance Laboratory)

  • Phone: +49 511 532-3114

Secretariat of the Department Management


Address

Hannover Medical School (MHH)

Department of Human Genetics, OE 6300

Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1

30625 Hannover, Germany