Precision medicine driven by genetic health care is knocking on the door. It offers hope that, sooner than later, we can address health problems like Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and heart disease ...

A prenatal genetic counselor is a health care professional with specialized training in medical genetics and counseling. They guide and support patients who want information about how inherited ...

Twenty years ago, virtually all people seeking genetic testing were individuals diagnosed with diseases possibly linked to their genetic makeup. Today, millions of people order genetic tests to learn ...

“Prioritizing Counseling in Genetic Counseling” was a thought-provoking workshop title at the 2025 European Society of Human Genetics Conference, held May 24-27 in Milan, Italy. While it may seem ...

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 ...

A genetic counselor, though perhaps not as well-known as other healthcare professionals, plays a consequential role on a patient’s healthcare team – namely by helping a patient understand and adapt to ...

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 ...

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 ...