Apollo Hospitals Launch Genomics Institutes For Treating Genetic Disorders

Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, on Thursday launched the Apollo Genomics Institutes to provide comprehensive care to patients and families with genetic disorders.

Genomic medicine is a new medical discipline that deals with genetic disorders and helps in the diagnosis and treatment of rare and inherited diseases. In addition to rare disorder diagnosis, genomic medicine is also being used in cancer pharmacogenomics and for tracking outbreaks of infectious diseases.  

The Apollo Genomics Institutes will help individuals, couples and families understand the medical, psychological, familial and reproductive implications of genetic disorders. Large population groups with genetic disorders, abnormal genetic tests, children with developmental delays, congenital anomalies, and family members with genetic indispositions will be significantly provided the needful services.

The Genomic Centre would ensure early assessment and identification of genetic conditions with relevant interventions, long-term treatment and care.  

Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Research shows that many diseases may have a direct or indirect genetic origin. Apollo Hospitals is proud to be among the first to create a specialised multidisciplinary Apollo Genomics Institutes that will bring genomic medicine into everyday clinical care and help patients and families with genetic indispositions. The Genomics Institutes will provide comprehensive care including diagnosis and testing, rehabilitation, counselling, and multidisciplinary care for patients and their families.  Apollo Genomics Institutes has invested in multiple modern testing techniques, which has made a significant impact on the clinical diagnosis of Genetic medicine” 

Sharmila Tagore, the renowned Bollywood actor was the Chief Guest at the event, said, “Over past 4 decades, Apollo Hospitals is known for the quality of care offered to patients. The Apollo Hospitals Genomics Institutes is a testimony to this legacy. I hope that with the availability of genetic counselling and increased awareness about genetic disorders, we are able to positively impact the well-being of women and children. I congratulate Apollo Hospitals for bringing the latest medical technologies and comprehensive care for the benefit of patients in India.”