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 ...

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 ...

SEATTLE — Up to 10% of cancers are hereditary, which means they can be passed from generation to generation through genetic mutations. Genetic counseling can help you figure out if a cancer in your ...

Genetic testing provides valuable information for patients and families about the risk of developing certain cancers, known diseases OR, whether someone is a carrier of a genetic disease. Testing ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - World Cancer Day is Feb. 4. Health experts with Mayo Clinic Health System say it’s important to know if you’re at risk for cancer, which includes knowing your family history.

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 ...

UB’s new Genetic Counseling Graduate Program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), the field’s national accrediting organization. The two-year Master ...

Researchers identified biallelic variants in RNU2-2 as the cause of a recessive neurodevelopmental disorder marked by ...

Genetic testing can reveal whether or not you have a gene mutation that increases cancer risk. Knowing you’re at higher risk means you can take action to prevent cancer or find it early, when it is ...

As part of the School of Health Professions at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) we are preparing and advancing students in health professions careers in clinical, research, and academia.

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 ...