Molecular Diagnostic Centres of the IFCC
Click here to download the MDC Document:
Process for review of applications and selection of Molecular
Diagnostic Centers
About the Molecular Diagnostic Centres (MDC) Project of IFCC
C-MD
The MDC network is a new concept which is about to get underway
and a call for applications will soon be made through the various
member societies of the IFCC. Additional details concerning
participation, application forms, and fields of application, or
areas of interest, are detailed further below.
Each MDC which is formed will represent an interface between the
IFCC C-MD and clinical laboratories performing molecular diagnostic
tests. The MDC concept was formulated to promote formation of an
international network of molecular diagnostic laboratories and to
encourage close collaboration within this network. This approach
supports the IFCC-CMD's broader initiatives for excellence and
international collaborations in molecular diagnostics.
Terms of reference of the MDCs
- To provide a point of contact to Molecular Diagnostic
Laboratories in the analysis and/or interpretation of complex
analytical/clinical scenarios.
- To participate in international studies involving the
evaluation of new methodological approaches.
MDC fields of application and joining a MDC Network
Individuals and organizations can apply to join an MDC network
by completion of an application form. There are two levels of
participation, including participation as an IFCC MDC Network
Member or as an IFCC MDC Expert Laboratory. IFCC
MDC Network Members will be given access to the MDC listserver for
their area of interest. IFCC MDC Expert Laboratories will be
engaged at a higher level and act as a point of reference within a
special area of interest within the IFCC MDC Network. Further
details are available on the application form.
The fields of application which will be supported depends in
part on the interest shown in any particular field or area of
interest and the expertise of the applicants. Shown below are a
number of examples. Applicants may nominate other fields not
covered by the list below in the application form. The C-MD is
happy to consider other fields depending on the level of
interest.
Examples of fields of application
- cystic fibrosis,
- haemochromatosis
- dyslipidaemias Fragile X
- pharmacogenetics
Examples of molecular oncology fields of
application
- breast cancer
- melanoma
- gene amplification circulating tumour cells
- laser microdissection
- acquired rearrangements
MDC Application Form
Applications for membership of the
IFCC C-MD's MDC network is through submission of an application
form. A Word version of the application form can be downloaded from
the following link:
Download
Application Form (MS Word)