The Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling Service at Fred Hutch Cancer Center offers cancer risk assessment for people who are at high risk of developing cancer because of their personal history ...

Precision medicine driven by genetic health care is knocking on the door. It offers hope that, sooner than later, we can address health problems like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and heart disease ...

Dr. Mercy Laurino is a licensed genetic counselor and Director of Cancer Genetics and Prevention at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She leads several teams focused on genetics, prevention, and ...

“Prioritizing Counseling in Genetic Counseling” was a thought-provoking workshop title at the 2025 European Society of Human Genetics Conference, held May 24-27 in Milan, Italy. While it may seem ...

If you had a genetic predisposition for cancer, would you want to know? Some people hesitate — why worry about something you can’t control? But Marianne Vivien, MS, LCGC, a genetics counselor at ...

Twenty years ago, virtually all people seeking genetic testing were individuals diagnosed with diseases possibly linked to their genetic makeup. Today, millions of people order genetic tests to learn ...

With around 280 million people worldwide living with a genetic disease, it’s crucial that expectant mothers and families seek genetic counseling as early as possible. “It’s not just about getting ...

At the moment, there are 6,517 certified genetic counselors in the United States, according to 2023 data (link opens PDF in new window) from the National Society of Genetic Counselors. That is an ...

Most pregnancies are uncomplicated and can be managed through routine prenatal visits with a doctor or midwife. Most babies are born healthy. But what if a screening or ultrasound comes back with ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo’s new Genetic Counseling Graduate Program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), the field’s national ...

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