{"id":9601,"date":"2025-10-16T14:41:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T18:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/?page_id=9601"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:28:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T16:28:42","slug":"cytogenetics-pathology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/patient-care\/clinical-divisions\/cytogenetics-pathology\/","title":{"rendered":"Cytogenetics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\">The Cytogenetics Division provides comprehensive diagnostic services in constitutional and cancer cytogenetics using techniques such as karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and chromosomal microarray. Our laboratory supports clinical genetics, hematopathology, and oncology, offering high-resolution analyses for a wide spectrum of conditions. 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Residents, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\">fellows, and students receive in-depth training in cytogenetic testing and interpretation, while our faculty lead and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\">participate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\">cutting-edge<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW164564408 BCX0\"> research and clinical trials that integrate cytogenetic insights into precision medicine.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW164564408 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\">Explore Our Fellowship Program<\/a>\n<h3>Our People<\/h3>\n<div class=\"container-fluid divisions-container multi-column\">\n    \n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2023\/11\/image002.jpg\" alt=\"Dona Kanavy, PhD\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2023\/11\/image002.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                    <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-content\">\n                <h2 class=\"entry-title\">                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/directory\/dona-kanavy-phd\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                            Dona Kanavy, PhD                        <\/a>\n                                    <\/h2> \n                \n                                                                    <p>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:dona.kanavy@unchealth.unc.edu\" data-linkindex=\"4\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n\n            <article class=\"row post entry\">\n            <div class=\"directory-gallery-thumbnail\">\n                                                                                                \t\t\n                    <div class=\"upd-image\">\n                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"upd_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/08\/headshot_merkerjaso-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Jason Merker\" height=\"160\" width=\"120\" \/>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"print_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/pathology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/646\/2020\/08\/headshot_merkerjaso-731x1024.jpg\" 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