Driven by discovery, we’ve continually set the standard for genetic innovation, which remains the centerpiece of our work today.
1978
Founded by Dr. Tom Caskey and Dr. Art Beaudet, focused on cytogenetics and biochemical genetics for inborn errors of metabolism.
1996
Baylor College of Medicine Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) designated one of six pilot programs for the final phases of the Human Genome Project (HGP).
2000
HGSC – one of three sites from the pilot program – completes the Human Genome Project.
2003
Specialties in cytogenetics, chromosomal microarray analysis, DNA diagnostics, biochemical genetics and mitochondrial diagnostics.
2004
Chromosomal Microarray developed and launched.
2008
First to offer prenatal CMA.
2011
First to offer whole exome sequencing.
2012
First to offer cancer exome.
2013
First to offer mitomes.
2014
First to offer metabolomics.
Recipient of 1 of 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants for ongoing genetics research, serving as a DNA sequencing Core site for the Undiagnosed Disease Network.
2015
First to offer prenatal trio. Introduced universal carrier screening.
Joint venture with Miraca Holdings combines the best in genetic testing with proven business acumen.