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Jul. 18, 2024—

Counseling, teaching and advocacy are in her DNA

Apr. 23, 2024—Master of Genetic Counseling student Vanessa Smith (c/o 2025) represents VUSM through National Human Genome Research Institute program. April 25 is National DNA Day, which the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) celebrates as a “unique day when students, teachers and the public can learn more about genetics and genomics.” The date is significant because...

MGC student Joan Kornkven advocates for future patients during Rare Disease Week on Captiol Hill

Mar. 26, 2024—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 Congress and was attended by...

Genetic Counseling Research Symposium 2024

Feb. 29, 2024— Welcome Hosted by the Master of Genetic Counseling degree program at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, the inaugural Genetic Counseling Research Symposium will feature talks from guest speakers and presentations from the Vandy MGC class of 2024, the program’s research fellows, and the first participant in the new...

MGC faculty receive awards at 2023 commencement

Sep. 25, 2023—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 Mentoring award was presented to Katherine Anderson. Anderson’s...