About the UCSD Medical Genetics Labs

The Medical Genetics Laboratories at UCSD have been committed to providing comprehensive, high quality genetic testing services for over 35 years. By combining research, education, and customer service, we continue to provide state of the art laboratory testing, referral, and consultative services to health care professionals and their patients.

Laboratory Directors

Marie Dell'Aquila, PhD, ABMG Certified Clinical Cytogeneticist
John Thorson, MD, PhD, ABMG Certified Molecular Genetic Pathologist

Genetic Counselors (UCSD Department of Pediatrics)

Christina Brock, MS, CGC
Lauren Dennis, MS, CGC
Nydia Santiago Neal, MS, CGC
Kelsey Rolfe, MS

Laboratory Supervisors

Timothy Cahill, MS, CLSp(MB)

Laboratory Staffing, Licensing Information

The laboratory is under the direction of a board certified Molecular Genetic Pathologist and is staffed by licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientists specializing in Cytogenetics and Molecular Biology.

The laboratory is licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health and accredited by the College of American Pathologists.

CLIA # 05D0913715
CAP # 2320302

Contact Us

UCSD Clinical Laboratories
Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine
Medical Genetics Laboratories
10300 Campus Pointe Dr.,
Suite 150, MC 7181
San Diego, CA 92121-1504

Phone: 858-657-5784
FAX: 858-657-5834

Cytogenetics Laboratory: 858-657-5832
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory: 858-657-5722
Genetic Counseling Office: 858-657-7200
Courier Service: 858-657-5784
Email: mgenetic@ucsd.edu
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