Posts Tagged ‘direct-to-consumer genetic testing’
Scalable, Updating Return of Genetic Test Results from 2018 Forward
The National Cancer Institute hosts a webinar series called Ethical aNd Regulatory Issues in Cancer researcH (ENRICH). This speaker series fosters discussion about ethical and regulatory issues impacting cancer research. Our CEO/President, Ellen Matloff, was the keynote speaker in the latest webinar titled, “A Scalable Model for Returning Continually Updated Genetic Results to Consumers and…
Read MoreOprah 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 MoreJackson Lab's Forum on Healthcare Innovation
“The Forum on Healthcare Innovation: Technology and the Future of Healthcare Delivery” was hosted by Jackson Laboratories in Farmington, CT on the UCONN Health campus on October 25-26, 2017. The conference was full of healthcare innovators and professionals and covered genetic testing (including direct-to-consumer), genomics, the microbiome, patient advocacy and healthcare technology. Check out some…
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 MoreTrailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 2
Leaders in the field of genetic counseling featured this week are Jehannine Austin, Brianne Kirkpatrick, and Katie Stoll.
Read MoreTrailblazing Genetic Counselors: Episode 1
This is the first installment in our new 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 medical genetics and counseling. Genetic counseling is a rapidly growing field offering professionals a wide range…
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