GENETIC JOURNAL
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Genetic Counselors and You Webinar Series: Alzheimer’s Disease
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has introduced a new webinar series, “Genetic Counselors and You” hosted by genetic counselors from a variety of fields. Webinars are live and the recording can be accessed later if you miss the streaming. Registration...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 10
This is the tenth installment in our series, “Trailblazing Genetic Counselors”, in which we highlight genetic counselors who are pioneers in the field. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 9
This is the ninth installment in our series, “Trailblazing Genetic Counselors”, in which we highlight genetic counselors who are pioneers in the field. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical...
A BRCA Mutation Was Found in My Tumor. Does This Mean I’m a BRCA Carrier?
When we read about genetic testing in the mainstream media, we often think of the testing Angelina Jolie had, called germline genetic testing. This analysis looks for genetic variants (differences) in our DNA that we are born with and are found in most of the cells in...
The CRISPR Craze
On a sunny Saturday in June, geneticists, genetic counselors, professors, researchers and students gathered at the University of Connecticut to learn about a new scientific technology that has the world talking. This technology has become the new star in genetic...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 8
This is the eighth installment in our series, “Trailblazing Genetic Counselors”, in which we highlight genetic counselors who are pioneers in the field. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of...
How Life Has Changed in the Genomics World Post Gene Patents
On June 13, 2013, in the case of the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that human genes cannot be patented in the U.S. because DNA is a "product of nature." The Court decided that because nothing...
#NSGCGenePool First Annual TweetChat
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...
Want Genetic Counselors to Read Your Content? Offer Free ABGC CEUs!
We at My Gene Counsel are often approached by genetic testing companies, pharmaceutical groups, and patient organizations who want to educate genetic counselors about new technologies, testing options, and disease groups. Genetic counselors are pulled in so many...