Genome Generation

Genome Generation

Genetic Counseling Note: TP53 is a gene located on chromosome 17p that is often mutated, or changed, in tumors.  However, some people are born carrying one mutation in the TP53 gene in all of their cells.  These mutations are called germline mutations,...

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Women and Their Story, on Instagram

Women and Their Story, on Instagram

I was a Biology major as an undergrad, but didn’t want to be a laboratory scientist or a physician — the two most obvious paths.  A genetic counselor came to speak to our Genetics class and from that I decided the field of genetic counseling seemed to be a great...

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Ellen Matloff Featured on Instagram for Women in Science Day

Ellen Matloff Featured on Instagram for Women in Science Day

This Singapore-based Instagram account is featuring trailblazing women around the globe. The project aims to connect and inspire all women, everywhere. Their hope is that we can contribute to a world where all women focus on dreams and goals that are not limited by...

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Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 5

Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 5

This is the fifth 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...

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Beyond BRCA: TP53 and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Beyond BRCA: TP53 and Li-Fraumeni Syndrome

Genetic Counseling Note:  TP53 is a gene located on chromosome 17p that is often mutated, or changed, in tumors.  However, some people are born carrying one mutation in the TP53 gene in all of their cells.  These mutations are called germline mutations,...

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Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 4

Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 4

This is the fourth 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...

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Science Gift Guide

Science Gift Guide

Inspire a kid in your life to explore the world through science by giving them a science-themed gift. There are endless gifts to pick from! Science toys teach skills in fields like engineering, chemistry, biology, astronomy, physics, mathematics, anatomy, genetics,...

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Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Cancer Chicago Premiere

Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Cancer Chicago Premiere

On December 1st, I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago movie premiere of Pink & Blue: Colors of Hereditary Cancer with our advocacy partners, Georgia Hurst (@ShewithLynch) and Amy Byer Shainman (@BRCAresponder). I've worked closely with both Georgia and Amy...

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TweetChat: The Gene with Siddhartha Mukherjee

TweetChat: The Gene with Siddhartha Mukherjee

On Monday afternoon we held a tweetchat, #GenCSM, with our amazing co-hosts Georgia Hurst and Amy Byer Shainman and special guest Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD. Sid is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, and his...

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