Molecular Genetic Testing in the Genomic Era -- Array Comparative Genomic Hybridization in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics -- Pharmacogenomics: Tailoring Treatment Based on Genotype -- Somatic Alterations and Targeted Therapy -- Genome Wide Association Studies in Disease Risk Calculation: The Role of Bioinformatics in Patient Care -- Presymptomatic Genetic Testing: Shifting the Emphasis from Reaction to Prevention -- Prenatal Testing: Screening, Diagnosis and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis Eugene Pergament -- Newborn Screening for Metabolic Disorders -- The Role of Genetic Counseling in Everyday Medical Practice -- Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing.

Genetic testing has become commonplace, and clinicians are frequently able to use knowledge of an individual’s specific genetic differences to guide their course of action. Molecular Genetics and Personalized Medicine highlights developments that have been made in the field of molecular genetics and how they have been applied clinically.  It will serve as a useful reference for physicians hoping to better understand the role of molecular medicine in clinical practice. In addition, it should also prove to be an invaluable resource for the basic scientist that wants to better understand how advances in the laboratory are being moved from the bench to the bedside.  All chapters are written by experts in their fields and include the most up to date medical information. The authors simplify complex genetic concepts and focus on practical patient related issues. The book will be of great value to pathologists, hematologists/oncologists, clinical geneticists, high-risk obstetricians, general practitioners, and physicians in all other medical specialties who utilize genetic testing to direct therapy.