In May, the Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative (GGMC) Secretariat team came together in Durham, NC, USA, for a day-long retreat to discuss current initiatives and future goals for GGMC and its two consortia – the Global Genomic Medicine Consortium (G2MC) and the International HundredK+ Cohorts Consortium (IHCC).
Who is the Secretariat?
The Secretariat is the administrative team that manages public relations and outreach, and provides organizational support to and engagement of the leadership committees and groups who are charged with identifying and carrying out key projects and initiatives across GGMC. Over the years, the Secretariat has grown to 17 members to provide adequate support as the organization and its programs continue to expand.
While GGMC’s leadership teams are made up of members who volunteer their time and efforts to carry out the program’s missions, the Secretariat consists of part-time workers who keep the organization on track by supporting areas including program and project management, budgeting, fundraising, IT, public relations, and communications. Secretariat members work remotely and are based in states across the USA and in Europe.
