GENETIC JOURNAL
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Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 13
This is the thirteenth 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...
VUS Reclassified to Suspected Deleterious: When Genetic Counseling Updates Become Lifesaving
Mary Ellen always knew that her family history included cancer. Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in her fifties and died in her sixties. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it...
Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 12
This is the twelfth 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...
My Gene Counsel CEO Issues Statement Regarding Dangers of Misreading Genetic Testing Results
My Gene Counsel's CEO, Ellen Matloff, issued a statement following news that an Oregon woman claimed that misreading her genetic testing results led her to undergo unnecessary surgeries, including a mastectomy and hysterectomy. According to The Washington Post, the...
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day Tweetchat
To celebrate the first Genetic Counselor Awareness Day on November 9th, the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) hosted a tweetchat, #IAmAGenticCounselor. Genetic counselors shared their inspiration to join the field, their respective roles and advice to...
Blazing the Trail: Why Genetic Counselors Must Lead the Genomics Revolution
To celebrate the first Genetic Counseling Awareness Day (November 9th), our CEO/President, Ellen Matloff, presented as the inaugural speaker for The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) webinar event. Here’s a recap of a few career challenges she shared and...
Genetic Counselors and You Webinar Series: Rare Diseases
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...
What You Can Do to Prevent Your Genetic Test Results from Being Misinterpreted
Last week we learned that a 36-year old woman from Oregon had genetic testing and was told that she carried a mutation in a gene called MLH1, that causes Lynch Syndrome. According to a lawsuit filed by the woman, she was apparently informed that she was at...
Jackson Lab's Forum on Healthcare Innovation
“The Forum on Healthcare Innovation: Technology and the Future of Healthcare Delivery” was hosted by Jackson Laboratories in Farmington, CT on the UCONN Health campus on October 25-26, 2017. The conference was full of healthcare innovators and professionals and...