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Category: Genetic Counseling

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

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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

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