AI/ML in Genomics and Genetic Counseling: Issue 9

6.24.2026

In this issue of the NSGC AI/ML Subcommittee’s AI newsletter, we cover the newly released NSGC position statement on AI in genetic counseling, an opinion piece debunking myths in AI in genomic medicine and an editorial about clinicians’ role shifting to curators of, and upstream inputs to, AI ...

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June 2026 President's Message: It Takes a Village — Association Management, Industry Council, Volunteers and NSGC Members

6.17.2026

One of the things I have learned as president is that successful professional associations are built through partnership. While members may most often interact with NSGC through conferences, advocacy efforts, educational programs or Communities, a great deal of collaboration happens behind the ...

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Verbatim Translation Is Practically Impossible: Reflections From Two Bilingual Genetic Counseling Graduates

6.16.2026

In a world filled with thousands of different languages and cultures, genetic counselors must be equipped with the skills and confidence to work effectively with interpreters to deliver accurate information to patients in their preferred language. However, recent publications have highlighted ...

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NSGC Ambassador Support of Inaugural High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week

6.1.2026

NSGC appreciates collaboration and partnership across the broader genetics and healthcare ecosystem. As part of this, NSGC is proud to be an ambassador of the inaugural High-Risk Pregnancy Awareness Week , June 1-8, to raise awareness and champion expert care for every complex pregnancy hosted by ...

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What We Need to Know (And Are Missing) About Patients Who Are Incarcerated

5.27.2026

Genetic counselors are expected to meet the needs of every patient population — but what happens when there’s little to no guidance on how to do so? In exploring care for incarcerated individuals, Jannina Mock found a significant gap in research, resources and understanding. She highlights the ...

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Between Data and Personhood: A Genetic Counselor’s Perspective on the Book “Second Life”

5.20.2026

A typical conversation between a genetic counselor and an expectant parent can be experienced very differently from the parent’s perspective. That realization struck Isabella Holland, MS, CGC, while reading "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age," which follows a mother who learns during ...

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May President's Message: Hill Day 2026: The Voice of Genetic Counselors in Washington, DC

5.15.2026

On April 20, your Board of Directors gathered in Washington, DC, to advocate for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act as well as other policy priorities . The Board meets in person three times per year: once at our headquarters in Chicago at the beginning of ...

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AI/ML in Genomics and Genetic Counseling: Issue 8

5.13.2026

AI is increasingly embedded in workflows, patient communications, information environments and even the scientific literature we rely on. Across this guest issue from the NSGC AI/ML Subcommittee, a central tension emerges between capability and reliability.

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Genetic Counselors on Capitol Hill Urge Congress to Co-Sponsor ‘Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act’

5.4.2026

Last week, the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Board of Directors visited Capitol Hill, meeting with U.S. House and Senate offices to advocate for co-sponsorship of the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act—a bipartisan, bicameral piece of legislation that would enable access to genetic counselor services for Medicare beneficiaries.

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Genetic Counseling

5.4.2026

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)  believes it is essential that genetic counselors guide the responsible integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into genomic medicine while maintaining the person-centered approach at the core of genetic counseling practice. 

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