Posts Tagged ‘Brianne Kirkpatrick’
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 is involved! You may be giving rights to your DNA away…
Read MoreGenetic 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 prospective students. Check out some highlights below! We also recapped NSGC’s awareness day webinar presented by our CEO/President, Ellen…
Read More#NSGCGenePool First Annual TweetChat
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has launched the NSGC Digital Ambassador Program (#NSGCGenePool) to bring together social media influencers in the genetics field. The group consists of 15 ambassadors, including our President/CEO, Ellen Matloff. These ambassadors each have a unique perspective and knowledge in various areas of genetics and genetic counseling. The goal…
Read MoreGenetic Counselors and You Webinar Series: Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests
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 is free and open to the public. The most recent webinar, “Ancestry and…
Read MoreAdvice for Applying to Genetic Counseling Programs
The field of genetic counseling is expanding rapidly; the number of Certified Genetic Counselors has increased 88% since 2006 (NSGC). Nine out of ten genetic counselors report being satisfied with their jobs (NSGC). The field offers countless different directions in which one can take this career, in a variety of environments. Knowing these statistics and…
Read MoreTrailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 2
Leaders in the field of genetic counseling featured this week are Jehannine Austin, Brianne Kirkpatrick, and Katie Stoll.
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