Center for Human Genetics

Welcome to the Center for Human Genetics of the Philipps University and University Hospital of Marburg!

The Center for Human Genetics makes important contributions to the fields of research, teaching, and health care. Our research focus is the elucidation of the genetic causes of multifactorial diseases. Our teaching activities encompass human medicine, biology, and human biology. In the field of health-care, the Center for Human Genetics offers personal counseling sessions to individuals with a suspected genetic disorder and/or a family history of genetic illness. In addition, the Center for Human Genetics offers state-of-the-art cytogenetic and molecular genetic diagnostic services.

Prof. Dr. med. Johannes Schumacher