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Family Health History: Exciting Initiatives Continue Into 2022

G2MC News and Events Family Health History: Exciting Initiatives Continue Into 2022 The Family Health History (FHH) Flagship Project team is starting 2022 by continuing efforts on two major initiatives. The first is an FHH app pilot between healthcare providers in Nepal and the University of Michigan Medical Genetics. A needs assessment survey will be … Read more

Featured G2MC Flagship Project: Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders

G2MC News and Events Featured G2MC Flagship Project: Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders The G2MC flagship project on Genomic Medicine Clinics for Rare Genetic Disorders is aimed at promoting implementation of Genomic Medicine in Low Middle Income Countries (LMICs). The partners in this project consist of 17 clinics in LMICs, the University of … Read more

University Del Desarrollo Offering First Online Genetic Counseling Diploma Course in Chile

G2MC News and Events University Del Desarrollo Offering First Online Genetic Counseling Diploma Course in Chile The University del Desarrollo is excited to offer the first online genetic counseling diploma course in Chile – filling a long-overlooked gap in healthcare in Chile and Latin America. The diploma will provide basic skills in genetics and genetic … Read more

G2MC Board of Directors Leadership Change in 2022

G2MC News and Events G2MC Board of Directors Leadership Change in 2022 We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Officers on the Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative Board of Directors (BoD) in the positions of Chair and Treasurer. Effective December 31, 2021, Prof. Vajira H.W. Dissanayake assumed the role of Chair and Peter … Read more

IHCC Cohort Spotlight: Generation Victoria (GenV)

IHCC News and Events IHCC Cohort Spotlight: Generation Victoria (GenV) PIs: Prof Melissa Wake MBChB MD, Prof Richard Saffery PhD, Prof Sharon Goldfeld MBBS PhD  Modern ‘mega’ cohorts, such UK Biobank, are transforming how policy and practice questions are addressed for older adults. The new Generation Victoria (GenV) Cohort 2020s is aiming to achieve this … Read more

G2MC Young Investigator Award Winners and Book Selections

G2MC News and Events G2MC Young Investigator Award Winners and Book Selections Young Investigators (YIs) have always contributed to the efforts and mission of G2MC. The Young Investigator Sub-Committee was established to engage and incorporate YIs in G2MC efforts and to identify areas where the group can uniquely contribute to the advancement of the G2MC … Read more

2021 IHCC-LINK Meeting (Members Virtual Workshop)

IHCC News and Events 2021 IHCC-LINK Meeting (Members Virtual Workshop) The 2021 IHCC-LINK Meeting (Members Virtual Workshop) took place on November 3 & 4, 2021. A huge thanks to our speakers and all who participated! Meeting materials are posted below. About the WorkShop Participants were given the opportunity to engage with and establish meaningful connections … Read more

Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and IHCC Announce Milestones in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

IHCC News and Events Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative and IHCC Announce Milestones in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) is a global multi-stakeholder partnership that is mobilizing the world against Alzheimer’s disease, and the IHCC is proud to be a part of this million person cohort.        “Now is the time to … Read more

Departure of IHCC Associate Director, Eric Plummer

IHCC News and Events Departure of IHCC Associate Director, Eric Plummer Please join us in wishing farewell to Eric Plummer, Associate Director of IHCC, as he transitions to a new role outside of the organization at the end of September. Eric’s leadership saw the IHCC grow exponentially since he joined in 2019. During his 22-month … Read more