#251 Diversifying Genetic Research with 23andMe
Accurate interpretation of genetic test results relies on a vast knowledge base of genetic data…
#247 Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Exon Skipping
Duchene and Becker Muscular Dystrophy are genetic disorders noted for progressive muscle weakness that can…
How to Decide About Prenatal Genetic Testing
This 4 minute video walks through the decision making process for someone considering prenatal genetic…
Patient’s Guide to Ovarian Cancer
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition has helped to create an animated patient guide to everything…
NIPT Summary of Recommendations
This policy priority helps to summarize recommendations that are helpful to providers when navigating the…
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
NORD aims to provide resources to those with rare diseases and 'lift up' the rare…
#170 Mitochondrial Disorders with Alejandro Dorenbaum
Mitochondria are the power house of the cell and are so unique to even have…
Spanish Language Genetic Counseling: Research and Resources
Language concordance has shown to help build rapport, trust, and understanding of information within a…
Cancer in Children
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14. The…
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects around 1 in 250 people which makes it one of the…
What is Sickle Cell Disease?
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that changes the shape of red blood cells,…
All Things Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a broad genetic disorder relating to an imbalance of alpha and beta proteins…
Prenatal Genetic Testing Options
This 3 minute video explains the difference between screening and diagnostic options in prenatal genetic…
Clinical genetic counseling and translation considerations for polygenic scores in personalized risk assessments: A Practice Resource from the National Society of Genetic Counselors
Polygenic scores (PGS) help estimate one's genetic risk for many conditions through a large amount…
Expanded carrier screening for reproductive risk assessment: An evidence-based practice guideline from the National Society of Genetic Counselors
Expanded carrier screening (ECS) helps healthy individuals screen for autosomal recessive and x-linked conditions that…
Navigating Barriers in LGBTQ+ Genetic Care
LGBTQ+ genetic counselors, advocates, and educators address overcoming barriers to delivering affirming care for LGBTQ+…
18-22 Week Ultrasound Results
Details of what a 'normal' ultrasound looks like, and common findings of organs and structures…
Lynch Syndrome Explained by a Genetic Counselor
Around 1/300 adults carry a genetic change that constitutes Lynch syndrome, and it accounts for…
MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby is both an English and Spanish resource to help all individuals, families, providers, and…
GINA & You: Understanding GINA, The Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008
This 2 page document contains quick and easy to understand information about GINA - including…
Trisomy 13 and 18 – Pediatric Genetics
This 6 minute video explains how Trisomy 13 (Patau) and Trisomy 18 (Edward) syndrome occurs,…
Disorders of Sex Chromosomes
This 12 minute video discusses the genetics of how sex chromosome disorders can occur and…
Genetic Discrimination and GINA: Will Genetic Testing Affect My Insurance?
This 4 minute video explains the Genetic Information Non Discrimination Act (GINA), including its history,…
Noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) for fetal chromosome abnormalities in a general risk population: An evidence-based clinical guideline of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
This is an update to the 2016 statement by ACMG (American College of Medical Genetics),…
What is Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21?)
This 6 minute video explains how Down syndrome occurs, the three different ways someone could…
Genetic Counseling Helps Families Understand Their Options
About 10% of cancer can have an identifiable genetic component, which if found can help provide…
Bone Marrow Transplant and the Role of the Genetic Counselor
The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in this podcast series discuss everything bone marrow…
Clinical, technical, and environmental biases influencing equitable access to clinical genetics/genomics testing: A points to consider statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has listed multiple points to consider…
Do My Genes Impact my Risk for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among all races and…
Medline Plus Genetics: Consumer-friendly information
Explore specific genetic conditions, genes, chromosomes, or learn more about genetics from the basics of…
#238 Secondary Findings with Caralynn Wilczewski and Andrea Alvarez
The American College of Medical Genetics has recognized over 70 actionable genes that patients can…
Should I Get Genetic Testing for Melanoma?
Protecting oneself from skin cancer is vital and the most serious skin cancer is melanoma.…
How Does Family History Impact My Risk for Diabetes?
Around 1/10 adults and 1/400 children have diabetes. Lifestyle can cause this but someone with…
#236 Assessing for Alzheimer’s Disease with Quest Diagnostics
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and 1/3 of those with mild cognitive…
Is Lung Cancer Genetic?
Lung cancer is primarily caused by smoking, but roughly 8% of the time it is…
#96 Jim Cavan on Backpack Health
Are there tools to help manage my health information? Jim Cavan, CEO and President of…
#133 DTC Series: Melanie Hardy on Carrier Screenings
What is carrier screening? How is used in clinical care? Can it test for all…
#116 DNA ALLY on Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing
Can genetic counselors counseling on direct-to-consumer testing? What is the future of direct-to-consumer testing? Nargol…
#106 Sano Genetics on Autism Genetics
What is autism? And what does it have to do with genetics? Dr. Patrick Short,…
#108 Dr. Becky Winslow on Pharmacogenomics
Can genetics tell me what medications will work best for me? Dr. Becky Winslow, Doctor…
#103 Brianne Kirpatrick on Adoptee Genetics
I'm adopted. Is genetic testing possible for me? What information can it tell me? Genetic…
#131 DTC Series Libby Copeland on Law Enforcement Use of Genetic Databases
How is genetic information used? What privacy and rights do I have over my genetic…
#129 DTC Series: Picture Genetics on At-Home, Physician-Mediated, Genetic Testing
Can traditional genetic testing be accessed direct-to-consumer? If so what types of clinical test are…
Navigating Neurological Conditions with Genetic Counselor, Erin Beaver
What does genetics have to do with nerodevelopmental disorders? Erin Beaver, MS, CGC, licensed certified…
#112 Pediatric Genetic Counselor
What is the role of genetic counselors in pediatric genetics clinic? What is a pediatric…
Dena Talks DNA: Very Basic Genetics
What are genes and chromosomes? How do they work? Genetic Counselor, Dena Goldberg, explains basic…
What to Expect from a Pre-Test Consultation
What is pretest genetic counseling? What can I expect in my appointment? This video gives…
#105 Secret Sequence on Genetic Privacy
How safe is my genetic data? Jason Corbiere, Business Development Executive and Medical Technologist, and…
Patient Stories
Where can I find stories from individuals with genetic conditions? Grey's genetics provides information on…
Male breast cancer support
Where can I find resources for men with hereditary and non-hereditary breast cancer? HIS Breast…
Find A Genetic Counselor
If interested in genetic counseling services, the Find a Genetic Counselor website can be used…
What Is Hereditary Cancer? What Is A Hereditary Cancer Mutation
This is a brief one minute video that provides a quick explanation of what is…
#127 DTC Series: Jeanetter McCarthy on the Industry
What is direct-to-consumer testing? Jeanette McCarthy, MPH, PhD, provides a broad overview on DTC genetic…
#100 Carl Zimmer on Human Heredity
What do we know about hereditary traits and conditions? How has this understanding changed over…
The Genes Between Us: Your Guide to Sharing Genetic Test Results with Relatives
Where can I find resources and support for hereditary cancer? FORCE helps previvors and survivors…
Heart Conditions
What do genetics have to do with heart conditions? How is genetic information helpful in…
Genetics, Disease Prevention and Treatment FAQ
Why is family history important to my medical care? What can family medical history tell…
Questions to Ask your Genetic Counselor
How can I prepare for my genetic counseling appointment? Are there common questions I should…
Genetic Testing for Transgender People
I'm transgender. What can I expect from genetic care and evaluation? Genetic providers support gender…
Cancer and Genetics
What does genetics have to do with cancer? Watch or read about the intersection of…
Direct-To-Consumer Testing: What you Need to Know
What do I need to know about direct-to-consumer testing? Read about DTC topics and FAQ…
Genetic Testing
How does genetic testing work? Watch this video to learn basic information about the science…
What is genetic counseling and genetic testing
What is genetic counseling? What are the benefits of genetic testing? Answers to your frequently…
Beyond the Brochure
What are current practices in prenatal genetic counseling? This is provider level resource outlining standard…
Carrier screening patient eduation animation
What is carrier screening? Why is it important? Watch this video from a genetics lab…
Carrier screening
What is genetic carrier screening? What are recessive conditions? What is expanded carrier screening? This…
Patient guides to risk assessment and genetic testing
What is genetic risk assessment? What do I need to do before doing genetic testing?…
DNA Today Podcast Lesson 17: Chromosome Microarray Analysis (CMA): A Cytogenetic Analysis
What is chromosomal microarray testing (CMA)? Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about…
DOH GSF Conditions
What genetic conditions are usually tested for in prenatal settings? Watch this 5 min. video…
Genetic Carrier Screening
What is genetic carrier screening? What are recessive conditions? Why is this imformation important to…
Part 1: Components of the Healthcare System
What do I need to know to navigate the healthcare system? Watch this 2 min…
Epigenetics Influencing Health Outcomes (Methylation Animation)
What are epigenetics? This 6 min video explains the complex topic of epigenetics. [ill_responsive_video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBeNidAp6Dc…
What is Panel Genetic Testing? | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
What can genetic testing tell us about cancer risk? In this video, genetic counselor, Jill…
Part 3: Types of Health Insurance
What are the different types of health insurance? How do I know what I have…
Part 2:Types of Patient Care and the Healthcare Team
Who is part of the healthcare team? What are the different models of patient care…
NEWBORN SCREENING: What is it about? What does a POSITIVE SCREENING TEST mean? | Dr. Kristine Kiat
What is Newborn Screening? What does a positive test result mean? Pediatrician, Dr. Kristine Alba…
Part 5: Your Role as a Patient
What is my role as a patient in the healthcare system? Watch this 5 min…
Are Hereditary Cancers Passed Down by Both Parents Equally?
How is hereditary cancer passed on in a family? Read this article by genetic counselor,…
Whole Exome Sequencing
What is whole exome sequencing? When is it helpful? Watch this 7 min video to…
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Everything you need to know about being a carrier.
What does it mean that my genetic test showed I am a carrier for a…
Selecting the Right Genetic Test
This 45-minute webinar by Maren Scheuner details about selecting the right genetic testing option. In…
Whole Exome/Whole Genome Testing: Comparison to Panels
This 45-minute webinar by Robert Nussbaum describes in detail the genetic testing technique of whole…
What is Genetic Testing? Understand genetic testing for genetic syndromes
This 1-minute video provides a brief overview about what genetic testing is. Genetic testing is…
Preparing for your visit with a Genetic Counselor
If you have been referred to see a genetic counselor this short video can help…
When Should You See a Genetic Counselor
This 1-minute video provides a few examples of reasonss a person may be referred to…
Genetic Testing and Pregnancy: A Genetic Counselor Guides You Through Your Testing Options
This 1 hour webinar video talks about genetic testing and pregnancy. In it, two prenatal…
What to Expect at Your Genetics Appointment ?
In this brochure you can find out more information about what to expect during a…
Talking with Your Child’s Doctor – Spanish
Doctors visits can be complex with the many questions they may ask and the amount…
Talking with Your Child’s Doctor – English
Doctors visits can be complex with the many questions they may ask and the amount…
Financial Matters
There are many different considerations one has to make while being a caregiver and one…
#130 DTC Series: Anne Greb on 23andMe
What is tested for on direct-to-consumer testing? Does DTC test for all genetic disease mutations?…