Reproductive Genetics Institute Japan

WHOとの共同遺伝病研究施設

Reproductive Genetics Institute

Director of Collaborating Center - Prof. A. Kuliev, M.D., Ph.D.

Reproductive Genetics Institute is a World Health Collaborating Center for Prevention of Genetic Diseases. Please contact us if you would like further information.

 

 

Terms of Reference

  • Assistance to WHO in collecting and disseminating of the appropriate genetic information, including relevant educational material, to help WHO member countries in formulating their health strategies.
  • Development and improvement of the methods for community screening in pregnancy for common genetic disorders to be applied in the framework of basic health care.
  • Development of new, more ethically acceptable approaches for prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders.
  • Research into the development of noninvasive techniques for genetic evaluation of oocytes in the improvement of technologies for assisted reproduction.
  • Training in genetic screening in pregnancy and prenatal diagnosis of congenital disorders.
  • Technical assistance to developing countries in planning, organization and evaluation of health oriented services for community control of congenital disorders of public health importance.