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 ...

As technology improves, Columbus-area doctors say more patients are undergoing testing to see if they have an elevated risk ...

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 ...

Q: After my best friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, she learned that she has a BRCA gene, and that it put her at risk of getting it. Now she’s urging all of her girlfriends to get genetic ...

SEATTLE — Up to 10% of cancers are hereditary, which means they can be passed from generation to generation through genetic mutations. Genetic counseling can help you figure out if a cancer in your ...

During a single year, Jessica Salamone ’99 (biotechnology) will counsel thousands of women on their hereditary cancer risk. Salamone, director of Genetic Counseling and Cancer Risk Assessment at ...

In clinical settings, genetic counselors provide information and support to individuals who have or are at risk of having birth defects or genetic conditions, as well as to their families. They ...

Jen Eichmeyer, program director of the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program, is serving as the president of the ...

Genetic counseling is crucial for expectant mothers and families to make informed decisions about genetic diseases. Learn about the benefits and importance.

This legislative session, I had the honor to sponsor and pass the Genetic Counseling Patient Protection Act, which will improve Floridians’ access to critical health care services as well as access to ...

The conflict between politics and medicine isn’t new, but this summer in N.C., it felt increasingly partisan, and personal. In our special report, reporters took a closer look at the ramifications of ...