Major Milestones

  • Rapid growth of NGS-based genomic testing
  • New NGS-based genomic tests in collaboration with Genomis UK
  • Routine application of prenatal molecular karyotype
  • First applications of NGS-based clinical testing in Greece
  • Introduction of arrayCGH (molecular karyotype) in diagnostic practice
  • First world-wide application of the extended prenatal panel-– EPP©
  • Successful applications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for HLA-matched embryos
  • First successful applications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis for rare gene disorders
  • Application of biochemical marker testing for Down syndrome risk assessment in dry blood samples
  • First applications of DNA profiling for paternity testing
  • Establishment of the first private diagnostic Genetics center in Greece
  • First applications of karyotype analysis of chorionic villi cells in Greece
  • Application of karyotype analysis from amniotic fluid samples
  • Establishment of a Clinical Genetics clinic