Genetic Counseling

  • Vanderbilt University

    Counseling, teaching and advocacy are in her DNA

    Master of Genetic Counseling student Vanessa Smith (c/o 2025) represents VUSM through National Human Genome Research Institute program. Vanderbilt MGC student Vanessa Smith attends the ISCC-PEG annual meeting at the NIH in April 2024. Photo submitted. April 25 is National DNA Day, which the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)… Read More

    Apr. 23, 2024

  • Vanderbilt University

    MGC student Joan Kornkven advocates for future patients during Rare Disease Week on Captiol Hill 

    Every February, advocates and organizations from the rare diseases community meet in Washington, D.C., for Rare Disease Week. EveryLife Foundation hosts the conference that prepares attendees to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policies that impact rare diseases. This year’s Rare Disease Week resulted in 332 meetings with members of… Read More

    Mar. 26, 2024