Welcome to the division of genetics and genomics in the department of pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. The division provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, genetic counseling, and ongoing care for children, adults and families affected by genetic and genomic conditions.
Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatric geneticists, advanced practice providers, certified genetic counselors, and specialized support staff who work collaboratively to help patients and families understand complex genetic conditions and navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.
We recognize that genetic diagnoses affect not only the individual patient but often the entire family. Through a compassionate, family-centered approach, we provide personalized care, education, and support while leveraging advances in genomic medicine and diagnostic technology to improve outcomes and guide medical decision-making.
In addition to providing exceptional clinical care, the division is committed to advancing education, research, and innovation in genetics and genomics, helping to shape the future of precision medicine for children and young adults.
Thank you for your interest in the division of genetics and genomics. We look forward to partnering with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve the lives of children with genetic conditions.
Pamela L Trapane M.D.
Why Genetics Matters
For many families, the journey to a diagnosis can be long, confusing, and filled with unanswered questions. Genetics and genomics help provide those answers.
Advances in genetic and genomic medicine are transforming healthcare by helping identify the underlying causes of medical conditions, guiding treatment decisions, predicting health risks, and connecting families with the resources and support they need. A genetic diagnosis can end years of uncertainty, inform medical management, improve health outcomes, and provide critical information for other family members who may be affected.
Today, genomic technologies allow healthcare providers to look deeper than ever before to understand how an individual’s unique genetic makeup influences health, development, and disease. These discoveries are making it possible to deliver more precise, personalized care and, in some cases, identify targeted therapies that were not previously available.
At the division of genetics and genomics, we believe that every child and family deserves answers, understanding, and a clear path forward. Whether helping a family understand a rare diagnosis, coordinating specialized care, assessing inherited risks, or identifying opportunities for emerging treatments and research, our team is committed to improving the lives of children and families through compassionate, expert care.
Genetics is more than a diagnosis – it is a pathway to understanding, informed decision-making, and hope for the future.
Precision Medicine and Genomic Care
The field of genetics is rapidly transforming healthcare through advances in genomic medicine and precision medicine. By understanding how genetic changes influence health and disease, healthcare providers can develop more individualized approaches to diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and prevention.
The division of genetics and genomics utilizes advanced genetic and genomic testing technologies to help identify rare diseases, guide clinical management, assess inherited risks, and support personalized care plans. Our team collaborates closely with primary care physicians, pediatric subspecialists, researchers, and community partners to ensure patients benefit from the latest advances in genomic medicine while receiving coordinated, family-centered care.
Patient Care
The pediatricians from the division of genetics and genomics provides inpatient consultation services at UF Health Jacksonville and comprehensive outpatient care through the UF Health Pediatric Multispecialty Center – Prudential Drive.
Our team evaluates and manages children and adults with known or suspected genetic conditions and works closely with primary care providers, pediatric subspecialists, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care.
How You Can Help
Advancing care for children and adults with genetic and genomic conditions requires collaboration among healthcare providers, researchers, community partners, advocates, and families. Your support helps us expand access to specialized services, advance research, educate future healthcare professionals, and improve the lives of children and families affected by genetic conditions.
Support Our Mission
The division of genetics and genomics is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered care while advancing education, research, and innovation in genomic medicine.
Contributions may help support:
- Patient and family education programs
- Community outreach and awareness initiatives
- Clinical research and quality improvement projects
- Provider and trainee education
- Development of innovative genetic and genomic services
- Resources that improve access to care for children and adults with rare and complex conditions
Partner With Us
We welcome opportunities to collaborate with:
- Community organizations
- Patient advocacy groups
- Healthcare providers
- Educational institutions
- Philanthropic organizations
- Research partners
Together, we can improve access to genetic services, advance scientific discovery, and support children and families navigating genetic and genomic conditions.
Make a Difference
For information regarding philanthropic support, partnerships, or opportunities to contribute to the mission of the division of genetics and genomics, please contact our administrative office below. Or donate to the Medically Complex Care Fund.
Contact Us
Whether you are seeking an appointment, have questions about genetic testing, need assistance with a referral, or would like additional information about our services, our team is here to support you. We are committed to providing compassionate guidance and helping patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate the complexities of genetic and genomic care.
We welcome inquiries from families, referring providers, community partners, and organizations interested in learning more about the division of genetics and genomics. Please contact us using the information below, and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.
Appointments
(904) 633-0920
Referral: (904) 633-0920
Referral Fax: (904) 633-0921
For information on the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville division of pediatric genetics, please contact:
Pamela L. Trapane, M.D.
Chief, Division of Pediatric Genetics
(904) 427-8453
pamela.trapane@jax.ufl.edu
Address
Division of Pediatric Genetics
UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville
841 Prudential Drive
OneCall Building, Suite 1900
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Faculty
Alexander G Davis MD