by Ambreen Khan, Kim Zayhowski, Robert Resta, and Laura Hercher This piece is our team’s account of censorship and threats from members of the genetic counseling community. It is both testimony and a demand that our profession do better. We were twice scheduled to present a webinar on the threat of modern eugenics – only for both events to be canceled after anonymous complaints and undisclosed claims about threats and safety.

In this episode we discuss a research study that focuses on Black women who tested positive for a pathogenic variant associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. You can find the Journal of Ge...

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We are talking about submitting and publishing manuscripts in the Journal of Genetic Counseling! J9 Austin, the Editor-in-Chief, sits down to explain the process of review, tips for submitting and edi...

Maybe we want to bare our teeth.

In DNA Dialogues we dive into the intricate world of genetic counseling research. Join us as we peel back the layers of groundbreaking articles from the Journal of Genetic Counseling, bringing you e...

In B.C., Indigenous nations are reclaiming power and wealth for their own citizens—no matter what the neighbours think

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Authorship plays a central role in the credibility and career progression of academics. Yet as Joseph Mellors and Stroma Cole argue, restrictive authorship practices risk perpetuating inequalities and...

In this conversation, we delve into the complexities surrounding intersex and transgender identities, focusing on medical ethics and the importance of patient autonomy. Our guest, Kaitlyn Brown, discu...

The continuing evolution of the genetic counseling profession necessitates an ongoing reflection on the perceived validity and role of our research in the larger systems we operate in. Despite our ne...

Guest edited by genetic counselors from Aotearoa New Zealand, Portugal, Malaysia, and North America, the special issue on the future of genetic counseling invites manuscripts in the following areas:

Figuring out what to focus on now & what next in science and higher ed

European Journal of Human Genetics - Exploring the potential usefulness of the GCOS-16 for expanded applications

Department of Justice rescinds key Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidance. On Wednesday night, the DOJ removed important guidance on accessibility in businesses, hotels, gas stations, regardin...

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Glenda Gray, program director of a research consortium, talked with STAT about the impact of the funding freeze on an HIV vaccine trial and other HIV-related research in Africa.

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