Genetic evaluation and testing may be a critically important part of an individualâs work-up. As a recognized leader in the field of Male Reproductive Genetics, I cannot stress how crucial it is to know about the genetic basis of male infertility, to be able to describe to my patients what tests we might need and then to clearly explain any positive results so that we are all on the same page.
I enjoy giving complicated presentations to an audience of scientists but enjoy just as much talking in understandable terms to my couples and working with them going forward.
12. http://www.hopkins-genomics.org/cf/cf_research.html
The Cystic Fibrosis gene is located on chromosome 7
1. Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)
ďŽ maintains proper fluidity of secretions respiratory and pancreatic systems
2. If dysfunctional, secretions are thick and tenacious
ďŽ leads to pulmonary disease
ďŽ leads to exocrine pancreatic failure
ďŽ leads to absence of the vas