As part of the continuing education activities, the Department of life sciences at the Faculty of Science – University of Mosul held a scientific workshop entitled “The Importance of laboratory tests in the detection of genetic diseases”, in the presence of a group of university professors, students of the Department of life sciences and interested people from inside and outside the University. The workshop dealt with a number of scientific topics, including an introduction to genetic diseases and genes, the importance of laboratory tests, types of genetic tests, including chromosome examination, the study of genetic mutations, screening tests, and the mechanism of conducting tests. The workshop also highlighted the importance of genetic testing as an essential tool for the transition from traditional treatment to early prediction and Prevention, supporting the trends of personalized medicine, as well as the role of modern technologies in detecting genetic disorders, DNA mutations and chromosomal changes before the onset of symptoms. The workshop touched upon a number of practical applications of genetic testing, including premarital medical examination to detect some genetic blood diseases such as thalassemia, fetal examinations, and newborn screening programs for early detection of some diseases, which contributes to reducing their complications and health effects. The workshop was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Angham Jabbar Alwan and teacher Dr. Rana waadallah Younis. The workshop stressed the importance of promoting awareness of genetic testing and its role in early detection and Prevention, stressing the importance of premarital screening in reducing the transmission of some genetic diseases and contributing to building a healthy family. Our wishes to the workshop’s organizers and participants for continued success, further giving, scientific excellence and community service.

Government information and Communication Division

Monday, October 5, 2026