Hemoglobin transports oxygen in red blood cells and brings back carbon dioxide from tissues. Genetic mutations alter the structure or function of hemoglobin resulting in Hemoglobinopathies. Newborn screening of hemoglobin's helps identify the silent mutations and their early management. Among the different variants hemoglobin’s: sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS), HbC play a pivotal role.
This webinar, organized by the department of Biochemistry, SDUMC, Kolar enables the participants to gain knowledge and understand the genetics involved in hemoglobinopathies and their related causes and consequences.

The guest speaker is Dr. CSBR Prasad, Professor, Consultant Pathologist.