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Dr Raluca Oancea Ionescu

Clinical Genetics

Dr Raluca Oancea Ionescu

Specialist in
  • Comprehensive genetic counselling throughout the life course.
  • Genetic disorders affecting adults.
  • Developmental disorders and paediatric genetic conditions.
«Committed to transforming genetic information into useful knowledge for personalised medicine and the patient’s holistic health. Ad salutem per scientiam".»
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Professional profile

A specialist in clinical analysis with a particular focus on clinical genetics, with extensive experience in molecular genetic diagnosis, comprehensive genetic counselling and the development of genetic screening programmes. She works in leading hospital departments and in the field of personalised medicine, integrating reproductive, paediatric and adult genetics.

Her professional practice is based on scientific rigour, expert interpretation of complex genomic data and close clinical support that facilitates informed decision-making. She combines clinical care, unit leadership and involvement in research, with a focus on prevention, early diagnosis and improving quality of life.

Education

A solid academic background in medicine and clinical genetics, combining a specialist training programme (MIR), a PhD awarded with distinction (Cum laude) and specific training in applied genetics.

2003 – 2007 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid. Grade: Cum laude.
2003 – 2007 | Specialisation in Clinical Analysis (via the MIR programme). San Carlos Clinical Hospital, Madrid.
2007 – 2007 | University Expert in Clinical Genetics. University of Alcalá. Madrid.
1995 – 2001 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Carol Davila University. Bucharest.

Professional experience

Professional career in the hospital sector and in units specialising in clinical genetics, with both clinical and managerial responsibilities.

2021 – 2026 | Head of the Clinical Genetics Unit. Blue Healthcare. Madrid.
2007 – Present | Specialist in Clinical Analysis. Clinical Genetics Unit. Clinical Analysis Department. Institute of Laboratory Medicine. San Carlos Clinical Hospital. Madrid.

Scientific publications

Scientific research focusing on clinical genetics, population-based genetic screening, molecular diagnostics and applications of cell-free DNA in personalised medicine.

2025 | Fernández Martínez FJ, Gil Mira MM, González González C, Madrigal Bajo I, Oancea Ionescu R, et al. NIPT of Maternal Plasma-Originated cfDNA: Applications and Guide for Implementation. Applied Clinical Genetics. 18:41–53. DOI: 10.2147/TACG.S451444
2025 | Campos-Muñoz L, Oancea Ionescu R, Conde-Taboada A, et al. Adolescent with penile lesions. Paediatric Dermatology. DOI: 10.1111/pde.16017
2025 | Vendrell X, Abulí A, Serra C, Guillén JJ, et al., Oancea-Ionescu R. Population-based genetic carrier screening. European Journal of Human Genetics. 33(4):402–412. DOI: 10.1038/s41431-024-01751-3
2023 | Soengas-Gonda E, Pérez de la Fuente R, Arteche-López A, et al., Oancea-Ionescu R. Expanding the phenotypic spectrum of Alazami syndrome. Neuropediatrics. 54(1):31–36. DOI: 10.1055/a-1947-8411
2021 | Bellusci M, Paredes-Fuentes AJ, Ruiz-Pesini E, et al. The Genetic Landscape of Mitochondrial Diseases in Spain. Genes. 12(10):1590. DOI: 10.3390/genes12101590

Areas of special focus

A comprehensive approach to genetically-based conditions throughout the life course, with a particular focus on early diagnosis, prevention and family counselling.

  • Comprehensive genetic counselling throughout the life course.
  • Genetic disorders affecting adults.
  • Developmental disorders and paediatric genetic conditions.
  • Reproductive genetics and carrier screening.
  • Chromosomal abnormalities and prenatal genetic abnormalities.

Techniques and procedures

Application of advanced diagnostic techniques in molecular genetics, cytogenetics and clinical genomics.

  • Reproductive, prenatal, paediatric and adult genetic counselling.
  • Genomic and omics studies in hereditary disorders.
  • Molecular genetic diagnosis using PCR, MLPA and array-CGH.
  • Genetic carrier screening and non-invasive foetal DNA screening.
  • Conventional and molecular cytogenetic analysis using karyotyping and FISH.

Accreditations and memberships

Active engagement with national and international scientific societies in the field of human and clinical genetics.

  • Spanish Association of Human Genetics (AEGH).
  • European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG).
  • Spanish Society of Clinical Genetics and Dysmorphology (SEGCD).

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