About the Institute

Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases is a premier institute of Osmania University, established in 1978 by generous funding from University Grants Commission, Ministry of Education, Government of India; Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India; Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India and Andhra Pradesh State Government. It is a unique institute that is offering excellent services, in the areas of diagnosis, management and counseling of Genetic Diseases, since 4+ decades. The Institute functions through four pillars that include Service, Training, Research and Outreach in order to achieve a holistic management of the genetic disorders.

Mission

The mission of the institute is to reduce morbidity and mortality caused by genetic diseases and to mitigate the burden of genetic diseases.