Our Clinical Genomics Center is an expert center in molecular medicine for rare diseases and tumors, advancing precision medicine through genetic testing. Since 2021, the Republic Health Insurance Fund of Serbia (RFZO) has been supporting genetic testing for patients with suspected rare diseases through advanced diagnostic methods, including next generation sequencing (NGS) and detection of sequence and structure variants of genes and whole chromosomes. This approach enables the simultaneous analysis of 4,813 clinically relevant genes (CES) or entire set of human genes (around 20,000 genes) (WES), providing comprehensive genetic insights and more accurate diagnoses.
Within this center of excellence, a specialized Center for Genetic Diagnostics of Rare Diseases has been established, dedicated exclusively to rare disease diagnostics and performing more than 3,500 genetic analyses annually.
What We Offer
Molecular Diagnostics
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS):
- Clinical exome (CES)
- Whole exome (WES)
- Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
Bioinformatics
- Internal protocols (pipelines) for variant identification and annotation
- Detection of mitochondrial variants
- Machine learning models for data interpretation and predictive analysis
Innovation
- Designing panels for pharmacogenomic testing
Science and Collaboration
- Projects with global pharmaceutical companies
- EU-funded projects
- PhD theses in the field of molecular medicine
- Scientific publications
Training
Organization of lectures and workshops for:
- Physicians
- Geneticists
- Patient associations
- Other interested stakeholders
Our Infrastructure
- Illumina NextSeq550Dx next generation sequencer
- Illumina NextSeq 2000 next generation sequencer
- Beckman Coulter Biomek i5 automated Liquid Handler
- Hamilton Microlab STAR Liquid Handler
Why Partner With Us?
Connect with our Clinical Genomics Center to access cutting-edge NGS diagnostics, innovative pharmacogenomic platforms, and machine learning-driven insights for precision medicine. We offer precise testing for rare diseases and tumors, foster collaborative research, and provide tailored educational training for stakeholders.
Contact our experts to explore collaboration opportunities:
Dr. Marina Anđelković Nikolić
marina.andjelkovic@imgge.bg.ac.rs
retkebolesti@imgge.bg.ac.rs
+381631575012
Dr. Bojan Ristivojević
bojan.ristivojevic@imgge.bg.ac.rs
+381653705985