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Mission
The overarching goal of the CMG is to link Human Genetics to health and disease by providing a “center of excellence for experimental studies in genetic variation”– from disease susceptibility genetic association studies to diagnostic development

Background
Since its inception in 2002 the CMG has provided state of the art core capabilities in biobanking, DNA extraction, sequencing, genotyping, and epigenetic profiling. All samples are barcoded and tracked through a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to ensure proper sample management.

The CMG is located in Emory Genetic Laboratories (EGL) and is ideally suited for high throughput genetic technologies in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certified environment. CLIA certification provides a unique opportunity; the ability to conduct research and develop genetic tests in a clinical setting. This allows delivery of beneficial translational medicines by moving cutting edge research discoveries into diagnostic tests and disease management tools sooner rather than later.

The CMG is establishing a transparent genetic sample repository for many common and rare disorders.

The CMG provides genetic consultation services (such as study design and bioinformatics) to aid investigators and collaborators by leveraging its close ties with Emory’s world class faculty of geneticists from the rest of the Department of Human Genetics.