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Why Is That Genetic Counselor Holding a Business Meeting in an Uber?
Five years ago, if you had asked me what I’d be doing in November 2016, I would have told you, with confidence, that I’d be directing the Cancer Genetic Counseling Program at Yale School of Medicine, as I had since its inception in 1996. I can assure you that I never...
NSGC Magazine Features Article by Ellen Matloff
The cover article in The National Society of Genetic Counselor's most recent issue of "Perspectives In Genetic Counseling" was written by our CEO/President, Ellen Matloff. "Why Is That Genetic Counselor Holding A Business Meeting In An Uber?" recounts the exciting...
For Scientists At First Protest, ‘This Is Where We Had To Be’
NEW HAVEN — Clare Wurm and Mary Harris brought homemade rally signs. They showed up at the March for Science decked out in white lab coats and pink pussycat hats. But they had a look of wonderment, unlike most of the other protesters. That's because Wurm and Harris,...
CURE Quotes Ellen Matloff
Our President/CEO shares her genetic counseling expertise about hereditary cancer syndromes in the article, "All in the Family: Discussing Screenings and Preventative Surgery for Inherited Cancers". She highlights that both men and women can inherit these disorders...
Data Startup Liquidaty Takes Uber Ride That Lands $50K Prize In Competition For Female Tech Founders
As soon as the Uber driver closed the car door, Lisa Wong started pitching. She had seven minutes to tell the investor in the seat beside her about her data analytics startup, Liquidaty. The investor asked some questions and offered some feedback for another...
Competition Has Female Entrepreneurs Make Their Elevator Pitch In The Back Of An Uber
On Wednesday, 25 entrepreneurs from around the country are in Stamford, Connecticut, for a competition. By day's end, a few will walk share $135,000 to take their business to the next level. Their road to get there has been most unusual. The women actually traveled...
My Gene Counsel’s UberPITCH
We are thrilled to be selected as a participant in UberPITCH! Update 11/1/16: We have been selected a semifinalist to compete in the pitch-off at The Stamford Innovation Center on November 16th! UberPITCH provides opportunities for entrepreneurs and self-starters by...
Advocacy Group Anecdotes Present One-Sided Picture of Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
Genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk is cheaper and easier than ever. But just because a test is available doesn’t mean everyone should get it. To read the full article, click here.
Ellen Matloff Quoted in Health News Review
Our President/CEO shares her genetic counseling expertise in a recent article, "Advocacy group anecdotes present one-sided picture of genetic testing for breast cancer," highlighting the point that patients who have Jewish ancestry warrant genetic testing and...