Genome Foundation

Providing low cost healthcare services and treatments for genetic disorders

  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Hyderabad, Telangana

  • Since

    2004

Genome Foundation (GF) works with the vision of researching and implementing proper diagnostic tests and services in India, with a focus on rural comm Read moreunities. Its diagnostic services are testing, prevention and cure for genetic disorders, infectious diseases and cancer. Other services provided are DNA fingerprinting (civil, forensic, agriculture etc,.), regenerative medicine (Stem cell technology), training in Medical Biotechnology & Bioinformatics and programmes for public awareness on health and well-being. GF carries out R&D studies that aim at designing and developing modules for gene therapy of various genetic disorders. The research & training facility in Hyderabad conducts workshops, summer training and dissertation programmes to provide hands-on training and research experience for students in cellular, molecular and microbiology practices. Its social outreach programme includes partnering with the Government of Himachal Pradesh to train doctors to screen for Muscular Dystrophy disorders in the community and establishing a research and diagnostics centre in a village in Eastern UP (district Jaunpur) where health camps are conducted on alternate Sundays catering to more than 1000 patients each day.

Programs

  • Webinars

    GF conducts awareness programs to disseminate knowledge in genetics. The "Genetics in Dermatology Webinar Series" covers topics such as "Translational Genomics in Genodermatoses" and "PLS Periodontitis and its Treatment" by renowned experts. The series delves into various aspects like the role of genetics in autism, microbiota applications in dermatology, ichthyoses symposium, and discussions on specific conditions such as Hyderabad H Syndrome and Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX). These webinars offer valuable insights and case studies, fostering understanding and application of genetics in dermatology and precision medicine.

  • Diagnosis Services

    Genome Foundation provides diverse diagnostic services utilizing advanced molecular biology techniques for evidence-based medical diagnoses. These tests offer insights into the presence, progression, or changes in the course of diseases. The results guide treatment decisions for individual patients. The team, consisting of medical professionals and doctorate-qualified staff, offers consulting services for laboratory testing, result interpretation, and unusual cases requiring special testing arrangements. The range of genetic tests includes those related to infertility, mother and child health, gut microbiota, pharmacogenetics, DNA forensics, HLA typing, and Sanger sequencing services.

Leadership Team

  • Appa Rao Podile

    Director

  • Aparna Kaja

    Director

  • Ashish Singh

    Member

  • Dr. Gandhi P.C. Kaza

    Managing Director

  • Reddanna Pallu

    Director- Research Board

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATG7804Q

  • Registration ID

    01-43436

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TS/2017/0157853

  • 12A

    AAATG7804QE20045

  • 80G

    AAATG7804QF20092

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Plot No.96, Flat No.402, Apoorva Towers, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500034

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)