Mark Johnson has a long legacy of supporting the genetic sciences through his professional work and his service over the past thirty years. Having earned an undergraduate degree in business …
Mark Johnson: A Legacy of Innovation and Leading the Way in Genetic Healthcare Read More »
In October 2020 the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released an updated practice bulletin regarding genetic screening and testing for …
ACOG Guidelines on Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidy Read More »
Each year, cancer affects millions of people worldwide. In the U.S. nearly 40 percent of men and women will develop cancer in their lifetime. While developing cancer can be a …
By: Cobie Whitten, PhD While uncertainty is inevitable, it is hard. We yearn for certainty and security about the future. This is especially true after we have encountered a potential threat …
Family health history is one of the most important ways to understand the likelihood of future health developments. While gathering this information is recommended, it’s not always easy. Compiling this …
Does it Run in the Family? How to Gather the Health Info You Need Read More »
Ryan Murtha spent his summer rotation with GSF. A student at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute for Health Professions, Murtha says he can’t wait to come back to the Pacific Northwest. …
GSF Intern Reflects on Learning in the Time of Covid Read More »
After a four year battle with colon cancer, Chadwick Boseman died August 28, 2020 from complications related to the cancer. This one hit differently. In 2016, I received the ecstatic …
Chadwick Boseman and Colon Cancer: The World Knew No Better Read More »
We’re excited to announce the new format for our annual GC’s Got Talent event! While changing times have facilitated the move to an online format, we’re glad to still host …
GC’s Got Talent: Combining Crafts, Community, Charity Read More »
Sun protection is one of the best ways to prevent skin cancer. If you have family history of melanoma, genetic testing may be right for you. Skin cancer is by …
Understanding Melanoma: Genetic and Environmental Factors Read More »
My colleagues and I were recently discussing some issues around carrier screening, particularly when it comes to variants of uncertain significance (VUS). As the name implies, VUSs are changes that …
Carrier Screening Tests for Expecting Parents: A Discussion on VUS Read More »
