As a board-certified genetic counselor with more than 25 years of clinical experience, I have witnessed remarkable advances in genetic health care and how they affect people’s lives.

Meeting with a genetic counselor doesn’t immediately mean that you need genetic testing. Rather, the goal of the appointment is to have a discussion that can guide you toward making an informed ...

Meeting with a genetic counselor doesn't immediately mean that you need genetic testing. Rather, the goal of the appointment is to have a discussion that can guide you toward making an informed ...

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 ...

Veazey, a genetic counselor in North Carolina, says of Senate Bill 20, which bans most abortions after 12 weeks, “that is heartbreaking, from my genetic counselor perspective, to try to force ...

Genetic counseling can help you in these ways: Give a personalized risk assessment with your personal and family history Educate and coordinate any genetic testing to determine your specific risks of ...

The new guidance from the National Society of Genetic Counselors recognizes that people not only want this information, but millions already have it and are turning to genetic counselors or their ...

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 ...

Genetic counselors are highly trained medical professionals who play an important role in our current era of health care as the demand and complexity of genetic testing continues to grow.

Counselors like Clark work with people who have some kind of genetic disorder, help them understand what they are at risk for, and provide genetic testing. According to Clark, research shows that ...