National Society of Genetic Counselors

National Society of Genetic Counselors The National Society of Genetic Counselors is the leading voice, authority and advocate for the gene

Momentum continues to build for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act!Thank you to Representatives Representative...
09/09/2026

Momentum continues to build for the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act!

Thank you to Representatives Representative Mike Kelly, Mike Quigley, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Congressman Don Bacon, Congressman John Rutherford and Rep. James Walkinshaw for recently co-sponsoring H.R. 6280.

Their support brings us closer to Medicare recognition for genetic counselors and improved access to genetic counseling services for Americans.

Join Ambry Genetics on October 29 at 11 am PST for an EducateNext session highlighting the unique career paths and contr...
09/07/2026

Join Ambry Genetics on October 29 at 11 am PST for an EducateNext session highlighting the unique career paths and contributions of genetic counselors in the advocacy space. This interactive panel discussion will feature genetic counselors sharing their firsthand experiences, key responsibilities, and insights on navigating non-traditional GC roles.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4ycuDFO

Think you know genetic counseling? Let’s separate fact from fiction. Explore common myths about genetic counselors, appo...
09/05/2026

Think you know genetic counseling? Let’s separate fact from fiction. Explore common myths about genetic counselors, appointments and test results, and learn how genetic counselors can support you and your family.

09/04/2026

ctDNA-based minimal residual disease testing is changing how solid tumors are monitored and creating new questions for genetic counselors.

Join the pre-conference symposium “Demystifying MRD” to explore how MRD testing works and what it means for genetic counseling practice on Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 12:00–5:30 p.m. EST. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required.

Learn more in the comments.

What helps genetic counselors feel empowered in patient-facing roles? A new study of genetic counselors in Canada found ...
09/02/2026

What helps genetic counselors feel empowered in patient-facing roles? A new study of genetic counselors in Canada found that supportive workplace culture and working at the top of one's scope were linked with greater professional empowerment.

The findings also suggest that empowerment may strengthen genetic counselors’ ability to apply their expertise to support patient care.

Read more in the Journal of Genetic Counseling at the link in the comments.

Multicancer early detection tests can screen for signs of several cancers with one blood test. They also come with limit...
08/29/2026

Multicancer early detection tests can screen for signs of several cancers with one blood test. They also come with limits that can make results hard to interpret.

Genetic counselors can help people understand what MCED testing can and cannot tell them. They can also support patients before and after testing.

Learn more about MCED testing and the role genetic counselors can play. Link in the comments.

Join GeneDx for a CEU webinar:A case-based tour of primary immune disorders: Practical approaches for diagnosis and mana...
08/27/2026

Join GeneDx for a CEU webinar:

A case-based tour of primary immune disorders: Practical approaches for diagnosis and management

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 12 PM ET

With Nicholas Rider, DO, FCIS, FAAAAI

This session will explore:
- Clinical features and natural history patterns associated with major categories of primary immune disorders
- The role of genomic sequencing in the diagnosis and characterization of primary immune disorders
- How genomic sequencing results can influence patient management, treatment considerations, and counseling for patients and families

CEU credit available
Register here
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7457156597417770587?source=NSGC+Social

Join Decera Clinical Education on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a live webinar on genotype-informed care in pediatric sensori...
08/27/2026

Join Decera Clinical Education on Wednesday, Sept. 16, for a live webinar on genotype-informed care in pediatric sensorineural hearing loss.

The session will explore how genetic evaluation can guide counseling and support timely hearing interventions for children with SNHL.

A roundtable Q&A will follow the presentation. Genetic counselors can earn 1.50 CEUs or 1.50 Category 1 Contact Hours.

The webinar begins at 7:30 p.m. ET. Register through the link in the comments.

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