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Meet the Expert Geneticist Who Fought Against Patenting Your BRCA Gene
Ellen Matloff, MS, CGC is a certified genetic counselor and the President and CEO of My Gene Counsel, a digital health company that provides scalable, updating genetic counseling solutions. Matloff founded the Yale Cancer Genetic Counseling program, served as its...
Myotonic Dystrophy Signs Missed in Uterine Cancer Patient
An oncologist referred an endometrial cancer patient to a genetic counselor because she was diagnosed at a young age – before age 50. The patient had already undergone surgical treatment before the oncologist referred her to a genetic counselor. After taking a...
Tennis Star Chris Evert Teaches Us That Genetic Testing Is a Lifetime Match
This weekend, Chris Evert tweeted that she was diagnosed with early-stage (Stage 1C) ovarian cancer, which is associated with an outstanding survival rate. This news is especially good because most people diagnosed with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at stage III or IV,...
As a Screen
A recent New York Times investigation found that many non-invasive prenatal tests often incorrectly give positive results for a number of rare genetic conditions, but geneticists say the article did not distinguish between screening and diagnostic tests. At his...
What The NYTimes Got Wrong on Prenatal Screening
On January 1, The New York Times published an article, "When They Warn of Rare Disorders, These Prenatal Tests Are Usually Wrong," followed by a discussion with the author on their popular podcast, The Daily, entitled, "An Investigation into Flawed Prenatal Tests." As...
Prior Retinoblastoma Not Considered in Test Ordering
A woman in her 20s was concerned about her risk for breast cancer because her mother had previously had it. She saw a medical oncologist and wanted to be tested to see if she had inherited any pathogenic genetic variants that could increase her risk for developing...
Press Releases
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...
My Gene Counsel CEO Issues Statement Regarding Dangers of Misreading Genetic Testing Results
Certified genetic counselors must be relied on to review genetic test results. BRANFORD, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 01, 2017 Ellen Matloff, certified genetic counselor and CEO of My Gene Counsel, issued the following statement on news regarding an Oregon woman...
Ellen Matloff Recognized for STEM Accomplishments
My Gene Counsel CEO selected as a Connecticut "Women of Innovation®" finalist. BRANFORD, CT (PRWEB) MARCH 23, 2017 Ellen Matloff, president and CEO of My Gene Counsel, LLC, was recently selected by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) as a 2017 Women of...
My Gene Counsel a Semifinalist in UberPITCH Competition
Women tech entrepreneurs successfully pitch in Uber cars and advance to compete for $120k in awards. WESTPORT, CONN. (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 09, 2016 The Refinery, Uber, and the Kauffman Foundation are pleased to announce the 25 semifinalists from five U.S. cities who will...
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NNLM Reading Club Presents: Resurrection Lily
In this one-hour national webinar, hosted by the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) and the All of Us Research Program, Amy Byer Shainman discusses her memoir, Resurrection Lily: The BRCA Gene, Hereditary Cancer & Lifesaving Whispers from the...
Help and Hope Happen Here: A Pediatric Cancer Podcast
Help and Hope Happen Here is a pediatric cancer podcast hosted by Mark Levine. Each episode, Levine chats with oncologists, parents, patients, and other stakeholders in the fight against childhood cancer. In this episode, Levine looks at how genetic testing and...
My Gene Counsel’s Virtual Genetic Counseling Case Conference January 2021
Given the rapid and numerous developments in the field of genetics, there is a growing need for genetic counselors in nearly every area of medicine, as well as a need for students that represent all of us. This includes people of color, men, members of the LGBTQIA+...
Genetic Counseling: What Physicians Need to Know
There are few areas in healthcare more promising than genetics. As genetic testing becomes a more integral part of routine care, it is vital that physicians understand the best way to communicate the findings accurately and compassionately with patients. Enter genetic...
The Evolving Role of Genetic Counselors in Precision Medicine
In the second installment of PhenoTips Speaker Series, thought leader and decorated patient advocate Ellen Matloff discusses the evolving role genetic counselors play in precision medicine as genetic testing increases in frequency and accessibility. Genetic testing,...
My Gene Counsel’s Virtual Genetic Counseling Case Conference August 2020
Given the rapid and numerous developments in the field of genetics, there is a growing need for genetic counselors in nearly every area of medicine, as well as a need for students that represent all of us. This includes people of color, men, members of the LGBTQIA+...