The Middle East Journal of Medical Genetics is a peer reviewed journal covering all aspects of Genetics particularly genetic diseases affecting populations of the Middle East. It is the official journal of the National Society of Human Genetics in association with the National Research Centre. It is published biannually by the Society and Human Genetics and Genome Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.
The journal has an outstanding International Editorial Board and publishes peer reviewed papers on original investigations in Clinical Genetics, Orodental Genetics, Cytogenetics, Biochemical Genetics, Immunogenetics, Molecular Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis. The fields of Clinical and Molecular Dysmorphology are of particular interest. Other features include review articles, editorial commentaries, short case reports, ethical, legal and religious aspects of Human Genome Research and its applications.
The journal has a distinguished editorial board with extensive academic qualifications, ensuring that the journal maintains high scientific standards and has a broad international coverage. It includes 48 members, specialized professors in different branches of Medical Genetics. They represent several universities in Egypt, Arab Countries, European Countries and USA. Some members are Editors in Chief, Associate Editors and Editorial Advisory Board of high impact factor International specialized journals in Medical Genetics.
