Genetics

Medical Genetics and Genomics at MUSC

Genetics can predispose you to certain conditions and diseases. But by understanding your unique risks, our expert team can significantly improve your care and reduce those risks.

Multidisciplinary clinic

Working with the Hollings Cancer Center and across MUSC, our multidisciplinary, collaborative approach is critical to delivering the most innovative, comprehensive, and effective care possible.

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Hereditary cancer clinic

One of the first centers in the U.S. focusing on hereditary cancer. Services include counseling, testing, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

Genetics at Hollings

Services and conditions we treat.

We provide comprehensive care for patients and their families with known or suspected genetic conditions. Wherever you are in your journey, and whatever your needs, our genetics team is here to help you.

Services we offer.

Inpatient and outpatient consultations for known or suspected genetic conditions
Diagnostic laboratory testing
Genetic counseling
Ongoing treatment and management of genetic conditions

Conditions we treat.

Chromosomal disorders
Connective tissue disorders
Craniofacial differences
Hearing or vision impairments
Hereditary Cancers, including breast, ovarian, melanoma, pancreatic, and prostate
Metabolic Disorders, including Lysosomal Storage and Mitochondrial
Neurocutaneous disorders
Skeletal dysplasias
Single gene disorders
Vascular and overgrowth conditions

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The future of gene therapy in cancer care.

The Department of Defense awarded a grant to fund a lung cancer researcher at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center to pursue his concept of using gene therapy to treat cancer.