The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has launched the NSGC Digital Ambassador Program (#NSGCGenePool) to bring together social media influencers in the genetics field. The group consists of 15 ambassadors, including our President/CEO, Ellen Matloff. These ambassadors each have a unique perspective and knowledge in various areas of genetics and genetic counseling. The goal of this new program is to help raise awareness about the role of genetic counselors and to promote interest among their networks.
Colleen Caleshu led our first TweetChat on Thursday, May 25th, and we were joined by many other Digital Ambassadors as well. Check out the highlights of our conversation below! Want to read the entire discussion? Here's the transcript.
This is Muin Khoury, Director of the Office of Public Health Genomics.
— Dr. Muin Khoury (@DrKhouryCDC) May 25, 2017
Glad to be part of the #NSGCgenepool pic.twitter.com/pxKRtt14fE
A1: I teach physicians the power and limitations of genetics and how to implement genetic testing in their practice. #nsgcgenepool
— Jeanette McCarthy (@Genomeducator) May 25, 2017
A3 A lot in news about direct-2-consumer testing. Many potential pitfalls. SUPER impt 2 speak 2 a GC B4 spitting into the tube #NSGCGenePool
— Chicago Genetics (@chicagogenetics) May 25, 2017
A3 Also issues w/ H.R.1313 & genetic discrimination. Keep an eye on this issue. Has potential 2 undermine current protections #NSGCGenePool
— Chicago Genetics (@chicagogenetics) May 25, 2017
A3 FDA approval of short list of DNA health results is major news in the world of #personalgenomics & consumer-driven testing. #NSGCGenePool
— Brianne Kirkpatrick (@GCBrianne) May 25, 2017
A7: Also if you are looking for a medical career that includes science, helping, & constant learning then become a GC! #NSGCGenePool
— Colleen Caleshu (@colleencaleshu) May 25, 2017
Genetics is not destiny. Testing is loosely regulated & not all tests r predictive. GCs are a trusted source of genetic info. #NSGCGenePool
— Jeanette McCarthy (@Genomeducator) May 25, 2017
A8 Newborn screening will test for all genetic dz w/ genome sequencing & medicine will move towards prevention vs. treatment #NSGCGenePool
— Chicago Genetics (@chicagogenetics) May 25, 2017
A10 Contact a local GC 2 learn more about the profession, ask 4 a shadowing experience & speak 2 a director of a GC program #NSGCGenePool
— Chicago Genetics (@chicagogenetics) May 25, 2017
Have a question or comment you didn’t get to contribute? Please post in the comments below or tweet using the hashtag, #NSGCGenePool.
Keep up with upcoming discussion and other genetics news by following us on Twitter and Facebook along with our fellow NSGC Digital Ambassadors:
@BRCAresponder @brochman @GCBrianne @colleencaleshu @dawallach @AliveAndKicknDD @womenofteal @ShewithLynch @Genomeducator @DrKhouryCDC @GeneticsRebekah @RobertCGreen @chicagogenetics