GENETIC JOURNAL
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Trailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 14
This is the fourteenth 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...
Inciting a Desire to Explore the Fields of STEM
When I entered high school, I didn't know that I wanted to advance in the fields of science and technology. Looking back on that transition now, after taking multiple accelerated science courses throughout high school and college, I can see how I was guided towards...
Oprah Thinks You Should Buy a Genetic Testing Kit for Christmas, but What Does the Genetic Counselor Say?
This is a guest blog post written by genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick, MS, LCGC, who specializes in DTC and ancestry counseling. 1. You know that ‘Terms and Conditions’ section that we all check off without reading? Think twice before doing that if your DNA...
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 50s and died in her 60s. Early-onset breast cancer, prostate cancer, and possible ovarian cancers were seen in aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, it was not...
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...
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...
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 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 elevated risk to...