Category: Genetic Counseling
National DNA Day
by Halley Stewart and Anna Wilwerding, 2nd-year genetic counseling students What is National DNA Day? National DNA Day is celebrated on April 25th each year. It was established in 2003 by the United States Congress to celebrate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix. […]
Apr 24, 2026
Lots of Socks for World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Written by second-year genetic counseling students, Josh Truong and Tess Williams What is World Down Syndrome Awareness Day?World Down Syndrome Awareness Day celebrates individuals with Down syndrome and raises awareness about the condition. The National Down Syndrome Society, the creators of this awareness day, aims to promote full inclusion for people with Down syndrome in […]
Mar 19, 2026
World Cancer Day and You: The Global and Personal Impact of Cancer
by Cami and Joey, UNMC Genetic Counseling Class of 2026 Whether someone has been diagnosed with cancer personally or has a loved one with a diagnosis of their own, it is likely that each one of us has been personally affected by cancer in some way or another. It is estimated that 1 in 5 […]
Feb 4, 2026
Zimmerman is GCEA President-Elect
Genetic Counselor Educators Association elected Holly Zimmerman as President-Elect for the 2025-2026 term. Holly joined the organization in 2018 as the inaugural director of the Genetic Counseling Program at UNMC. She has served on the Board the last three years and served as Director (2022), Secretary (2023-2024), and Treasurer (2024-2025). The Genetic Counselor Educators Association […]
May 20, 2025
Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day 2025
By Anna Boatman and Kimberly Madsen – Genetic Counseling Students What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day, celebrated on March 21st, is a day dedicated to raising awareness and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome. It is observed on the 21st day of the third month each year because individuals with Down syndrome […]
Mar 20, 2025
World Cancer Day
By Ashley Parde and Caroline Stokes – second-year genetic counseling students According to the 2024 World Health Organization’s global cancer statistics, approximately one in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime. February 4th is globally recognized as World Cancer Day. The goal of World Cancer Day is to raise international awareness and reduce illness […]
Feb 4, 2025
Alum awarded ‘Best Trainee Paper’ for publication
Announced last August, Sierra Clark’s published manuscript won the 2023 Best Trainee Paper from the Journal of Genetic Counseling. Sierra is a 2021 alum of our genetic counseling program and is a certified genetic counselor at the Munroe Meyer Institute. Holly Zimmerman is the director of the program and served as capstone committee chair for […]
Jan 27, 2025
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: The Past, Present, and Future of Cystic Fibrosis
By Marisa Ruwe and Taylor Thomas, second year genetic counseling students What is Cystic Fibrosis? Each year, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month is recognized throughout May. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition estimated to impact over 100,000 people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds worldwide. The genetic changes that cause CF result in the production […]
May 6, 2024
D-N-A? More like D-N-YAY! Celebrate National DNA Day!
written by 2nd-year genetic counseling students Mitch McElfresh, Elizabeth Reese, and Kylie LaBouve Have you heard? Today is DNA Day! Soon to be genetic counselors Mitch, Lizz, and Kylie are excited to help you celebrate. Here’s what you need to know! What is National DNA Day?National DNA Day is recognized every year on the 25th […]
Apr 25, 2024
Allied Health garners top awards at Spotlight on Scholarship
The UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators held a Spotlight on Scholarship event on March 28, highlighting a variety of health sciences education research. Out of the 17 projects from more than 50 authors, the College of Allied Health Professions pulled in the top three awards. Outstanding Presentation AwardsFirst Place went to second-year genetic counseling student […]
Apr 23, 2024
