Professional Summary
Dr. Amara Javaid is senior scientist at IB&GE, with a research experience of 18 years in the field of Human Genetics and Cytogenetics.
Key Research Areas & Contributions
- Person in-charge of the Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) facility – using this equipment for analysis of various diseases related to chromosomal abnormalities.
Diagnostic Services
Several diagnostic services based on Classical and Molecular Cytogenetics are supervised by her at IBGE, such as:
- Karyotyping
- Chromosomal Breakage Analysis (Fanconi anemia)
- Diagnosis and prognosis of FISH-based Leukemia biomarkers (BCR-ABL, PML-RARA)