by Jocelyn Wang, MMSc candidate December is a big month for awareness days and celebrations. One that you might not be aware of is Phenylketonuria (PKU) Awareness Day which is… CONTINUE
July is Hemochromatosis Awareness Month
by Jennifer Dykeman, MMSc Candidate Many people might not even know they have Hemochromatosis, a common genetic condition that can be diagnosed through a simple blood test. In honor of… CONTINUE
World Sickle Cell Day 2022 is on June 19!
by Jennifer Dykeman, MMSc Candidate June 19th marks the annual celebration of World Sickle Cell Day! Did you know that about 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD)? This condition… CONTINUE
Justin Hardy’s Inspiring Story and Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Awareness
by Stacy Partin, ThinkGenetic Intern Editor’s note: Since the time of this publication Justin Hardy has unfortunately passed away due to complications from his gastric cancer. He died peacefully in his home… CONTINUE
Supporting Rare Disease Day 2022
by Jennifer Dykeman, MMSc Candidate, 2023 February 28th is Rare Disease Day! In the United States, a disease is defined as rare if it affects less than 200,000 people. It… CONTINUE
People Live When People Give – National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month! Awareness of blood donation is extra important this year as the United States and countries around the world are currently facing historic blood shortages…. CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy- The SynGAP1 Research Fund
Collaboration, Transparency, Urgency ThinkGenetic is honored to partner with many incredible organizations, each with their own stories, struggles and triumphs. This month, we are taking a moment to highlight the… CONTINUE
Healthy Communities Healthy Babies – It’s National Birth Defects Awareness Month!
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month (NBDAM)! Did you know that 1 in 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect? That’s about one baby born… CONTINUE
Event: Care Models and Advocating for Yourself with CARES Foundation
Are you living with or caring for someone with adrenal insufficiency (such as CAH, Addison’s disease, and PCOS)? You’re invited to a special online event… Webinar: Care Models; Advocating for… CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy – The TSC Alliance®: Hope No Matter How Complex
ThinkGenetic is honored to partner with many incredible organizations, each with their own stories, struggles and triumphs. This month, we are taking a moment to highlight the work and rebranding… CONTINUE
Familial Hypercholesterolemia – Are you hiding in plain sight?
September is National Cholesterol Education Month! We’d like to take this time to highlight a common genetic disorder that is highly underdiagnosed – Familial Hypercholesterolemia. What is Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)?… CONTINUE
Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day Book Spotlight: “Raising the Goddess of Spring” by Stephanie Rese
by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist Today is Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day! In honor of that we have a special edition of ThinkGenetic’s book… CONTINUE
June book spotlight: “Run to the Light” by Laura King Edwards
by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s June genetic book spotlight! In this series we combine a review of one or more books… CONTINUE
Unraveling Usher Syndrome through Community
EDITOR’S NOTE: It has been such an honor working with Lanya McKittrick, Krista Vasi, Dan and Annie Arabie, and other members of the vibrant Usher syndrome community. ThinkGenetic is delighted… CONTINUE
Are new shows like “Chasing the Cure”, changing lives?
by Lacie Mehr Editor’s Note: I am excited to present the following blog that brings up several important points about the new TNT/TBS show “Chasing the Cure” and similar shows… CONTINUE
Is all cancer genetic? Understanding hereditary risk
Editor’s Note: I am so thrilled that my colleague and friend, Jennifer Propst, is able to share her genetic cancer expertise with all of us through this piece. It can… CONTINUE
Speakers Announced – Lafayette Lunch and Learn
The ThinkGenetic Foundation is very excited to announce the confirmed Speakers and Patient Panelists for the upcoming FREE Lunch and Learn:Closing the Genetics Gap: A Discussion on Increasing Education and… CONTINUE
Ruth O’Keefe Promoted to ThinkGenetic Vice President, Marketing and Patient Advocacy
BOSTON, Ma., April 2, 2019 (Newswire.com) – ThinkGenetic, Inc. (www.ThinkGenetic.com), is excited to announce the promotion of Ruth O’Keefe to Vice President, Marketing and Patient Advocacy. ThinkGenetic, the creators of… CONTINUE
Good Golly Miss Molly – The Birth of a Mascot for Pompe Disease
Molly bobs around the clinic room, her strawberry blonde hair bouncing with every move. She has spread out her array of toys – stickers, books, a baby doll named Jack… CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Accelerating The Cures of Tomorrow
More than just an organization, advocacy partner, the Rare Genomics Institute (RG), is a community dedicated to helping rare disease patients find hope for a cure. Sharing a mission of… CONTINUE
Endless Hope for Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Editor’s Note: It has been such an honor working with Sharon Rose to represent the Klippel-Feil syndrome (KFS) community. Sharon Rose shared her strong desire to work with ThinkGenetic to… CONTINUE
Taking a Closer Look at Advocacy: Creating Hope with a Support Network for the Rare Disease Community
ThinkGenetic is honored to partner with many incredible organizations, each with their own stories, struggles and triumphs. This month, we are taking a moment to highlight the incredible work of… CONTINUE
From Friend to Intern to Advocate: A Reflection on My Experience with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Editor’s Note: Today I am excited to release this article, written by an incredible young woman I’ve grown to know and respect as our Digital Marketing Intern. Courtney Burt’s time… CONTINUE
How Being Your Own Best Advocate Can Lead to Better Care for Genetic Conditions
by Deon Durst, Guest Contributor, Patient Advocate Living with Cat Eye Syndrome Editor’s Note: I am overjoyed to share this informative piece written by a gentleman who first contacted us… CONTINUE