Genetic Counselors Share Thoughts on Angelina’s Impact

Genetic Counselors Share Thoughts on Angelina’s Impact

It's been five years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below genetic counselors reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her story and...

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Angelina’s Impact: Advocates Share

Angelina’s Impact: Advocates Share

It's been five years since Angelina Jolie announced to the world she carries a BRCA1 mutation and had a prophylactic double mastectomy to lower her risks of developing breast cancer. Below advocates reflect on the impact she has made by sharing her story and starting...

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Genetic Counselor Robin Schwartz Reflects on Career

Genetic Counselor Robin Schwartz Reflects on Career

How did you learn about the field of genetic counseling? I learned about genetic counseling from my family physician, who had cared for our family for a long time.  He mentioned that there was a brand new field called ‘genetic counseling’, which was the first I’d...

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Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 15

Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 15

This is the fiftteenth 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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Rare Disease Day 2018

Rare Disease Day 2018

Rare Disease Day is an opportunity to raise awareness for 7,000+ rare diseases and the 30 million Americans who are affected by a rare disease(s). The theme for this year's Rare Disease Day is "Research" and the important role that patients play in gaining an...

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Why Our CEO Is Passionate About Organ Donation

Why Our CEO Is Passionate About Organ Donation

February 2019 Update ELLEN: Many clinicians, scientists, and inventors are working hard to find new solutions in the area of organ transplant. As a recipient, what would you like to say to these innovators? MIKE: I would say thank you! Breakthroughs in the area of...

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