Hannah Llorin’s Post

This year, I'm starting as Executive Editor of Perspectives, a publication by the National Society of Genetic Counselors. 🧬 Who here has ever jotted down a few thoughts for an Op-ed in your notes app? 🙋🏽♀️ Genetic counselors, trainees, and anyone who has a perspective they'd like to offer on a topic related to genetic counseling—we'd love to showcase your voices. Share your ideas for what you'd like to read or write about in Perspectives with me and Managing Editor Hannah Durnas. Keep an eye out for updates, including an upcoming article where I'll share my vision for this next chapter. 📰 https://lnkd.in/eqBZiwQX

One of the most important spaces in genetics in my opinion!!

The roles that genetic counselors take on are always evolving. One such role is as a private practice GC. Read more about the process of starting your own business in the National Society of Genetic Counselors Perspectives article by SHANNON WIELOCH, MS, LCGC: https://hubs.li/Q02FrCvp0 #genechat #precisionmedicine

It was another exciting day of new beginnings as our eight first-year Master of Genetic Counseling students joined us on campus yesterday! Welcome, Class of 2026. We’re so excited for the journey ahead! Learn more about our MGC program: https://bit.ly/3Q8QI4F #VandyMed #VandyMGC #GeneticCounseling

In the PHA Classroom video, “Visiting a Genetic Counselor,” Emily Griffin, a genetic counselor from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, explains the basics of a genetic counseling session. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for an appointment. Watch now. https://ow.ly/aOMT50Qws8u

The June issue of the journal of genetic counseling is out, published by Wiley Please take a look at the new articles here: https://lnkd.in/gh4csgrM This issue includes 🚨 10 free to read and open access articles! 🚨 on a whole range of topics, including a new National Society of Genetic Counselors practice resource about #Diabetes: https://lnkd.in/gDVjihMP This issue also includes a new editorial by me (J9) about how we can think about defining “genetic counseling research” - you can read that one here: https://lnkd.in/g39K5cw9

With the advent of new technology, genetic testing is becoming more and more prevalent. Before considering genetic testing, you may want to speak with a genetic counselor. Not sure what to do or where to find one? Check out this brief intro from Massachusetts Network of Care: https://lnkd.in/dzH5bq7M #MassFamilyVoices #GeneticCounseling

Finding Your Family with DNA Testing. As announced by Family Tree University, I will give this virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET. Follow this link to learn more and register. https://buff.ly/3IOZ7pI #DNAtesting #Genealogy #GeneticGenealogy #Adoption

This testimonial we received about our genetic counselor, Emily, illustrates the importance of having a genetic counselor involved in the results process. #geneticcounseling #geneticscreening #genetictesting #jscreen #getjscreened