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All in the Family: Discussing Screenings and Preventative Surgery for Inherited Cancers
When Kerri Murphy was 32, she underwent genetic testing for Lynch syndrome — a hereditary disorder that’s caused by a mutation in any of five genes that predisposes those who have it to several cancers. Her sister had tested positive for Lynch syndrome, and because...
In The News
The Covid-19 Vaccines That Genomics Built
Pfizer and Moderna grabbed headlines, and ushered in hope, in announcing this month that each company has vaccines that preliminary data suggest to be 90-94% effective in preventing Covid-19 infections. This news is a much-needed...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Surgeon Recommends Mastectomy for Woman With RAD50 Mutation
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the "Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology" series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Unnecessary Testing Identifies BRCA2 VUS in 16-Year-Old Girl
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the "Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology" series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer...
NewHavenBiz.com: Matloff Revolutionizes Genetic Testing
Ellen Matloff, president and CEO of My Gene Counsel, has been described as an advocate and a visionary for her work in the field of genetic testing. "She's an advocate for patients, for genetic counselors, her team, and her community. She deeply cares for our team,...
Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology: Assuming All Labs Are Equal Gives False Reassurance of Risk
Precision Oncology News and My Gene Counsel have partnered to produce the "Genetic Testing Challenges in Oncology" series to highlight real-world issues that genetics experts and medical professionals are encountering as genetic tests are increasingly used in cancer...
MMRF CureCloud Study Launches to Democratize Access to Genomic Data in Multiple Myeloma
In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Hearn Jay Cho, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of MMRF and Associate Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital Ruttenberg Treatment Center and Irene M. Ghobrial, MD, Director of the Clinical...
Press Releases
My Gene Counsel Offers Personalized Genetic Counseling Reports for Those With Positive Alzheimer’s Gene Test Result
Digital health company provides answers and guidance to help people with positive APOE result. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) JUNE 04, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand, web-based genetic counseling, today...
My Gene Counsel Positioned to Foster Responsible Return of Results, per Recent ASHG and ACMG Guidelines
The digital genetic counseling company has an automated, scalable, and cost-effective way of recontacting patients. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) MAY 07, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand genetic counseling...
My Gene Counsel and Ambry Genetics Join Forces to Bridge the Gap Between Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Medical-Grade Genetic Testing
The One-Stop Solution will allow direct-to-consumer kit users to confirm their hereditary cancer results. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) MARCH 18, 2019 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand genetic testing...
My Gene Counsel Launches Cardiovascular Content for February’s Heart Awareness Month
The digital genetic counseling company expands its coverage to hereditary cardiovascular content. NEW HAVEN, CONN. (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 01, 2019 My Gene Counsel ("mGC"), a digital resource for genetic information, announced today that the company has extended its...
My Gene Counsel Expands Genetic Content One Month Into Launch
The digital genetic counseling solution expands its coverage of hereditary cancer content amid enthusiastic testimonials from new users. BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 27, 2018 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides personalized, easy-to-understand,...
My Gene Counsel Launches Digital Genetic Counseling Technology
The solution will transform people's understanding of their genetic makeup and save lives. BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) OCTOBER 04, 2018 My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that links evidence-based information to clients' genetic test results, today announced the...
Podcasts
Decoding the Genome Was Just the Beginning
Eighteen years ago, scientists decoded the human genome. But what was supposed to create an era of new cures didn't work out that way, at least not at first. In episode four of Prognosis, some of the most famous names in genetics explain why it took so long to go from...
Ellen Matloff on a New Digital Genetic Counseling Product for DTC Customers
If Mendelspod had an annual Product of the Year award, we'd certainly be liking for 2018 the one featured today, a digital genetic counseling product for direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Hats are off to Ellen Matloff, a genetic counselor formerly at Yale who saw...
Ellen Matloff on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing
On This Episode We Discuss: Defining direct-to-consumer (DTC) testsTypes are available to consumersDifference between medical grade and DTC genetic testsAccuracy of DTC genetic testsWhat to know before choosing a DTC testExamples of when a DTC test may be more...
Demystifying Genetics for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week
Demystifying Genetics is a podcast series where Matt Burgess, a genetic counselor in Australia, interviews other genetic counselors and people working in genetics. Matt and his guests chat about human clinical genetics, genetic counseling, ethics, psychosocial issues,...
Home DNA Kits Can Tell You About Disease Risks, But Do You Want To Know?
Home DNA kits like 23andMe or Ancestry are a fun way to learn about your family and your own body. But what happens when exploring your genome uncovers disturbing information about your health? This hour, we explore the implications of inexpensive commercial genetic...
Interview with Cancer Hereditary Experts
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