Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship Permanently Endowed

10.4.2017

On the 25th anniversary of the Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF), the Engelberg Foundation has given the Genetic Counseling Foundation a $1.5 million gift to permanently endow the award and ensure the ongoing support of genetic counseling research.

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Latest Sports Giveaway - DNA Testing Kits - Is a Terrible Idea, Experts Say

10.4.2017

Mary Freivogel discusses the news of the Baltimore Ravens football team offering DNA tests to fans and then rescinding the offer amid backlash.

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Obesity: An Answer in Your Genes?

10.4.2017

NSGC member Trish Brown discusses genetic testing for obesity.

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Armed with Genetic Knowledge, Now They're Waiting for Alzheimer's

10.4.2017

NSGC member Erica Hahn is quoted about genetic testing for Alzheimer's disease and why it should be approached with caution.

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Breast Cancer Breaking News

10.4.2017

NSGC President Mary Freivogel is quoted about who should undergo genetic testing. Find the article on newsstands now.

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Workplace Wellness Programs

9.13.2017

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) believes that any request for genetic information from a workplace wellness program must be predicated on an evidence base that demonstrates improved health outcomes. Genetic information should be defined in accordance with GINA to include family health history and genetic test results of individuals and family members. 

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At-Home Genetic Test Leads to Breast Cancer Diagnosis

8.17.2017

Lara Diamond spit in a tube then put it in the mail. She was expecting to find distant relatives, instead she received a diagnosis.

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Your Doctor Just Got New Guidance on Genetic Testing: What Women Need to Know

8.17.2017

In a recent conversation with a friend who experienced fertility problems, she admitted that all she wanted from her doctor was a chance to get pregnant. When she finally decided to pursue in-vitro fertilization, she was offered genetic testing in the form of carrier screening. She declined, rationa

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What to Know About DNA Testing kits

8.17.2017

Humans have a natural curiosity to understand where they came from, and unlocking our DNA is easier now than ever with direct to consumer testing.

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Using a Spell to Diagnose in Genetic Diseases

8.17.2017

A variety of methods are used to diagnose genetic diseases, including physical examination, a review of personal/family medical history, and tests performed in a laboratory. Smells can also be used to make a diagnosis for some genetic diseases.

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