India, Nov. 15 -- Consultant paediatrician and medical geneticist Dr Ravneet Kaur of Fortis Hospital, Mohali, has been honoured with the Genetics Youth Icon Award 2026 at the Fifth National Symposium on Genetic Diseases (NSGDCON), recently held in New Delhi. She completed her DM in medical genetics from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi. The award recognises her significant contributions to advancing genetic diagnosis, prenatal genetics and personalised patient care. Dr Kaur was also invited as faculty at the national conference, where she shared her clinical experience and insights into the evolving role of medical genetics in patient management. She offers comprehensive genetic consultations and counselling for children, adults and families affected by inherited and rare genetic disorders. Her clinical services include the evaluation of children with developmental and speech delays, autism, intellectual disability, birth defects, short stature, unexplained neurological conditions and suspected genetic syndromes. She has also established prenatal genetic diagnostic services, including the amniocentesis programme at Fortis Mohali, enabling the prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal and genetic disorders in high-risk pregnancies. Her practice encompasses reproductive genetics, hereditary cancer risk assessment and precision oncology, helping patients and their treating physicians make informed decisions about genetic testing, cancer prevention and personalised treatment. As per Dr Kaur, genetic consultation is not limited to patients with rare diseases. Families may benefit from genetic evaluation in several situations: "Many families spend years searching for answers to unexplained medical conditions, unaware that a genetic diagnosis may provide clarity. Genetic consultation is not just about identifying rare diseases; it can help families understand risks, plan future pregnancies, identify preventive measures and access personalised treatment. Our aim is to make these specialised services accessible to patients across the region," Dr Kaur said. The recognition underscores the growing importance of medical genetics in modern healthcare and highlights the availability of comprehensive genetic services at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. HTC...