Geisinger Genomics Medicine Institute - GMI

Geisinger Genomics Medicine Institute - GMI GMI supports families and professionals seeking information about precision and evidence-based genomic medicine for counseling and treatment.

On Genetic Counselor Awareness Day we honor their invaluable contributions to the field of genetics and patient care. Do...
11/09/2023

On Genetic Counselor Awareness Day we honor their invaluable contributions to the field of genetics and patient care. Don't just take our word for it! Here are example quotes from patients expressing their gratitude for Geisinger's genetic counselors.

08/04/2023

ACMG stands with our members and American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics to reaffirm our commitment to promoting practices that advance in the field of and . Read the ACMG and ABMGG joint response to the affirmative action decision: https://bit.ly/3rEREo9

“ACMG strongly embraces diversity among our members and, together with ABMGG, will continue to strive towards sustaining an inclusive environment in our workforce. We recognize that it is through diversity that we most effectively meet the healthcare needs and improve the lives of the patients and families we serve in our nation’s increasingly diverse population.”

08/04/2023

Physicians, Scientists and Researchers! Are you an ACMG member and the first author of an article published in a peer-reviewed journal included in the MEDLINE bibliographic database? You can earn CME credit as first author and ACMG now offers you a method to self-report and bank your work for sending CE/CME transcripts to credentialing boards, hospitals etc. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ibqw7y

This new ACMG member benefit is not limited only to articles published in the College’s flagship journal, Genetics in Medicine, or its new open access journal Genetics in Medicine Open. It applies to articles published in any journal included in the MEDLINE bibliographic database.

Become an ACMG member: https://bit.ly/joinACMG

08/04/2023

The ACMG Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine’s Next Generation Fellowship and Training Program is now accepting applications from institutions for Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Ophthalmic Genetics & Clinical Biochemical Genetics laboratory fellowship awards. Only applications for these three specialties are currently being accepted. Institutions are not required to name a trainee as part of their application. Deadline: September 15, 2023. More info: https://bit.ly/3Af21Op

The ACMG Foundation is encouraging applications from all institutions, including those who have not participated in the past. Questions? Please contact ACMG Foundation staff at acmgf@acmgfoundation.org.

08/04/2023

Just published! “Management of Individuals with Germline Pathogenic/Likely Pathogenic Variants in CHEK2” -- This ACMG clinical practice resource will have worldwide impact for healthcare professionals taking care of cancer patients and patients who are predisposed to cancer because of their variant status. Read: https://bit.ly/46SPwcx

The guidance states that the association of cancer risk with CHEK2 variants is complex and is influenced by a number of factors including the specific variant, family history, non-CHEK2 genetic background and other factors. Therefore, personalized rather than generalized risk must be assessed by a specialist in .

08/04/2023

ACMG on NPR All Things Considered, as the College’s President, Dr. Susan Klugman, is quoted in a story titled “Cancer risk can lurk in our genes. So why don't more people get tested?” that emphasizes the need for more people to be aware of the importance of family health history and the availability of . Read: https://n.pr/3Qkdg3d

Audio: https://n.pr/3DCTl82

On the lack of family health history due to past generations’ social stigma of cancer, Dr. Klugman says, “You didn't want to talk about cancer in the family. You didn't even want to mention the 'C-word,' so therefore their descendants may not know: Did they have ovarian (cancer)? Did they have cervical cancer?"
NPR All Things Considered

06/08/2023

The next MyCode Case Conference will be held via Microsoft Teams from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Monday, June 12th, 2023. "Uncovering MODY: Experiences of Two Institutions with Detection through Management” will be presented by Kelly Morgan, MS, CGC, Kristin Maloney, MS, CGC, and Toni Pollin, PhD. CME credit is available. For more information, or to be added to the invite list, please contact Sharon Klinger at saklinger1@geisinger.edu

11/11/2022

The inaugural GENEius Challenge will give geneticists and genetic counselors in training an opportunity to compete for fun, prizes and a trophy while attending the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting in Salt Lake City. Future members of the genetics team, currently enrolled in a training program, are invited to participate in the challenge. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3DBPkQY.

11/11/2022

November is . Family health history is one of the most important tools available to you and your healthcare provider to use in managing your health risks. During November, take time to compile your family health history by talking with your parents, grandparents and other relatives about their family health histories. https://bit.ly/3DqlbE2 CDC

11/11/2022

Major and organizations marked a notable step toward expanding diversity in the field’s workforce with today’s release of The Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report: https://bit.ly/3NOkycp
Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics National Society of Genetic Counselors ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics Minority Genetic Professionals Network American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Funding provided by National Human Genome Research Institute.

11/11/2022

The Human Genetics & Genomics Workforce Survey Report, released today, takes an in-depth look at the field’s workforce demographics, including race, ethnicity, or ancestry; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; disability status; and disadvantaged background. The findings include that the pace of progress has been slow in addressing the lack of diversity in the and sector and reveals insights that underscore the challenges organizations must address to build a more diverse workforce. Read the report: https://bit.ly/3NOkycp

The goal of this project was to assess the demographic landscape of the human genomics workforce and the factors affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. Our field is only as strong as the individuals that contribute to shaping frontiers and maximizing the benefits of this science.
Project partners: National Society of Genetic Counselors, ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics, Minority Genetic Professionals Network, the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) and the Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG)

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