Gardner and Sutherland’s Chromosome Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling (5th Edition)

By R.J. McKinlay Gardner, Grant R. Sutherland & Lisa G. Shaffer

Gardner and Sutherland’s Chromosome Abnormalities and Genetic Counseling, Fifth Edition, is the definitive reference on chromosomal disorders and their clinical interpretation within genetic counseling practice. Published by Oxford University Press as part of the prestigious Oxford Monographs on Medical Genetics series, this landmark text integrates cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and clinical counseling.

Widely regarded as the gold standard in the field, the book provides authoritative guidance on structural and numerical chromosome abnormalities, recurrence risk estimation, prenatal and postnatal diagnosis, and patient-centered counseling. The 5th Edition reflects advances in genomic technologies, including array CGH and next-generation sequencing, and their impact on clinical genetics.

What This Book Does

This book equips clinical geneticists and genetic counselors with a rigorous framework for interpreting chromosomal abnormalities and communicating risk, prognosis, and options to patients and families.

Key Features of the 5th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of numerical and structural chromosome abnormalities
• Clear guidance on recurrence risk and genetic counseling principles
• Integration of classical cytogenetics with modern genomic technologies
• Updated content on microdeletions, duplications, and copy number variants
• Authoritative reference for clinical and laboratory genetics

Who Should Use This Book?

• Clinical geneticists
• Genetic counselors
• Laboratory cytogeneticists and molecular geneticists
• Medical genetic trainees and fellows
• Hospitals and academic medical libraries

Why It’s Essential

• Considered the definitive reference in chromosomal genetics
• Bridges laboratory findings with clinical counseling practice
• Supports accurate diagnosis and patient-centered risk communication
• Trusted worldwide in clinical genetics education and practice

The gold-standard reference for chromosome abnormalities and genetic counseling.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780199329007
• Edition: 5th
• Authors: R.J. McKinlay Gardner; Grant R. Sutherland; Lisa G. Shaffer
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Series: Oxford Monographs on Medical Genetics
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Principles of Cytogenetics
• Numerical Chromosome Abnormalities
• Structural Rearrangements
• Microdeletion and Microduplication Syndromes
• Recurrence Risk and Counseling Strategies
• Prenatal and Postnatal Diagnosis

FAQs

• Is this suitable for practicing genetic counselors?
  Yes. It is considered the primary reference in clinical genetic counseling.
• Does it include modern genomic techniques?
  Yes. The 5th Edition incorporates array CGH and contemporary genomic methods.
• Is this an academic or clinical text?
  It is both—used in clinical practice and advanced medical genetics training.