Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department
Tingting Yu

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Tingting Yu

Associate Researcher; Master's Supervisor; Director of Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics

Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics · Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Associate ResearcherMaster's SupervisorDirector of Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics

The official SCMC pages present Yu Tingting as a genetics and molecular diagnostics specialist focused on hereditary disease testing, molecular diagnosis, genetic counseling, and rare-disease evaluation.

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Case fit

Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease · Pathogenesis research of hereditary disease · Genetic counseling · High-throughput sequencing

Appointment route

Friday morning

Records to prepare

Diagnosis, imaging, surgery notes, lab reports, and treatment history should be organized before booking.

Decide before booking

Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.

Clinical snapshot

Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics

Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department

Profile checked: 2026-04-09

Main conditions handled
Hereditary disease · Rare disease · Pediatric hereditary disease
Best for
Genetic diagnostics · Molecular diagnostics · Rare disease genetics
Care approach
Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease · Genetic counseling

Case fit

Start with the disease pattern, age stage, and treatment question. OriEast can turn the records into a concise medical brief before appointment planning.

Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease
Pathogenesis research of hereditary disease
Genetic counseling
High-throughput sequencing
Prenatal genetic counseling
Novel disease-gene discovery

Strong fit for international families seeking advanced genetic testing, molecular diagnosis, and counseling for rare pediatric hereditary disorders, including prenatal and neurodevelopmental cases.

Appointment route

For time-sensitive specialists, the practical path is often official expert clinic, specialty clinic, or the same department team when the top slot is unavailable.

  • Friday morning

Expert titles, clinic schedules, and registration availability change quickly. Please treat this page as direction-setting and verify live slots with the official hospital system.

Records to prepare

Complete records make the first consultation more efficient, especially for pediatric surgical and specialty cases.

  • Recent outpatient or discharge summaries with confirmed and suspected diagnoses
  • Imaging reports and source files, such as ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy, or echocardiography when relevant
  • Surgery, pathology, genetic, or specialist consultation reports if the child has already been treated
  • Medication, growth, feeding, rehabilitation, and symptom timeline notes
  • A short question list covering the decision you want the specialist to answer

Biography

According to the official SCMC pages, Yu Tingting is an associate researcher, master's supervisor, and director of genetic and molecular diagnostics. The pages highlight molecular diagnosis and pathogenesis research in hereditary disease, more than 12,000 rare-disease and hereditary-disease molecular testing or counseling cases, 80+ papers including 30 SCI articles, and overseas training at Boston Children's Hospital plus Harvard-linked doctoral training.

Expertise map

We separate the public profile into disease areas, clinical work, procedures, and academic depth so the page is useful for real appointment decisions.

Specialties

  • Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease
  • Genetic counseling

Practice Areas

  • Genetic diagnostics
  • Molecular diagnostics
  • Rare disease genetics
  • Prenatal counseling

Conditions Treated

  • Hereditary disease
  • Rare disease
  • Pediatric hereditary disease
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Osteolysis syndromes
  • Multiple synostosis syndromes
  • Novel spinal dysplasia
  • Epilepsy-related genetic mechanisms
  • Purpura-related molecular mechanisms
  • Mitochondrial syndromes

Signature Techniques

  • Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease
  • Genetic counseling
  • High-throughput sequencing
  • Prenatal genetic result interpretation and counseling

Clinical and academic depth

Research focus, roles, awards, and training background help judge whether the specialist has long-term depth in a narrow problem.

Academic Titles

  • Associate Researcher
  • Master's Supervisor
  • Director of Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics

Leadership Track Record & Contributions

  • Director of Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics
  • 12,000+ molecular tests/counseling cases
  • 80+ papers including 30 SCI articles
  • Overseas training in Boston and Harvard-linked programs

Research Highlights

  • Research focuses on molecular diagnosis and pathogenesis of hereditary diseases
  • Handled more than 12,000 molecular testing or counseling cases for rare and hereditary diseases
  • Published more than 80 papers including over 30 SCI articles
  • Led or participated in multiple National Natural Science Foundation and Shanghai municipal projects, including studies on MAFB, GDF6, and KRT26-related disease mechanisms

Academic Roles

  • Director of Genetic and Molecular Diagnostics
  • Master's Supervisor
  • Deputy Head of the Rare Disease Youth Group of the Chinese Society of Pediatrics
  • Youth Committee member of the Medical Genetics Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
  • Youth Committee member of the Molecular Diagnostics Specialty Branch of the Shanghai Medical Association
  • Secretary of the Hereditary Disease Group of the Laboratory Physicians Branch of the Shanghai Medical Doctor Association

Awards & Honors

  • Selected for the Shanghai Health System Outstanding Young Medical Talent Training Program

Education & Overseas Experience

The official pages note study in genetics or stem-cell hematology-oncology laboratories at Boston Children's Hospital and developmental biology training through Harvard-linked programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this expert suitable for a second opinion?

Yes. Tingting Yu may be a strong option for second-opinion cases involving Molecular diagnosis of hereditary disease, Genetic counseling, especially when families want input from a leading pediatric center in Shanghai.

What kinds of cases is this expert best for?

This expert is generally best suited for cases involving Hereditary disease, Rare disease, Pediatric hereditary disease, based on the public SCMC profile and the doctor’s main clinical focus.

Can OriEast help arrange the appointment?

Yes. OriEast can help international families prepare records, confirm booking steps, and coordinate communication with Shanghai Children's Medical Center International Department when arranging care.

What records should patients prepare before booking?

Prepare the latest diagnosis, imaging or pathology reports, treatment summaries, medication list, and any key questions for the specialist. Clear English translations are helpful if available.