MGC News

Master of Genetic Counseling student Vanessa Smith (c/o 2025) represents VUSM through National Human Genome Research Institute program. Vanderbilt MGC student Vanessa Smith attends the ISCC-PEG annual meeting at the NIH in April 2024. Photo submitted. April 25 is National DNA Day, which the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)… Read More

Every February, advocates and organizations from the rare diseases community meet in Washington, D.C., for Rare Disease Week. EveryLife Foundation hosts the conference that prepares attendees to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that impact rare diseases. This year’s Rare Disease Week resulted in 332 meetings with members of… Read More

As part of 2023 Commencement, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s Master of Genetic Counseling program presented sevreral faculty awards. Congratulations to the honorees. Excellence in Mentoring:  Katherine Anderson Presented to a faculty member who embodies personal and professional mentorship of genetic counseling students, this year’s Excellence in… Read More