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
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
New Research to be Presented at AAAAI 2022 on Hereditary Angioedema
ThinkGenetic is proud to announce a recent collaborative research project will be presented at the 2022 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) annual meeting this February 25-29th in… CONTINUE
‘Tis the Season of Giving- Tips for Sharing your Health History with Family Members
We at ThinkGenetic hope that you and yours have had a wonderful holiday season! We’d like to take the time to remind everyone that while you may be rushing to… CONTINUE
Considering Genetic Testing for Cleft Lip and Palate?
September is Craniofacial Acceptance Month! To celebrate, we would like to take a moment to review cleft lip and palate, two of the most common physical differences seen at birth. … CONTINUE
New Study Results: Severity scoring system to identify patient risk for genetic conditions #NSGC21
Development and implementation of an automated severity scoring system to identify patients at possible increased risk for specific genetic conditions NSGC 2021 Poster UM353 Authors: Dawn Laney, MS, CGC 1,2… 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
May Book Spotlight: “Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Life” by Mallory Smith
by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist, ThinkGenetic Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s May genetic book spotlight! In this series we combine a review of one or more… CONTINUE
April Book Spotlight: “Can I Play if I Have Fabry?” by Dawn Laney
by Jessica Dronen, MS, CGC, Genetic Diseases Research and Information Specialist, ThinkGenetic Welcome to ThinkGenetic’s first genetic book spotlight! Starting this month we will be pairing a review of one… 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
Holiday History Hunt Down – Getting to Know Your Family’s Health Background
With the holidays fast approaching, lots of comfort food, fall sports, and time with family come to mind. What might not come to mind is genetics, however, the holidays, and… 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
Could a Biological Trojan Horse Help Us Cure Genetic Diseases?
Most medical treatments fall into four broad categories based on their goal: Preventive/prophylactic – avoiding the disease altogether Disease management – taking steps to ensure a long and healthy life… 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
NGLY1 Added to ThinkGenetic Genetic Condition Knowledge Base
Co-founded by a patient advocate and a genetic counselor, ThinkGenetic helps individuals harness their personal power of advocacy by offering trustworthy information to guide them to the help they need,… CONTINUE
Informative Videos on ThinkGenetic
Interested in learning more about ThinkGenetic and our mission and services? We know sometimes seeing is more helpful then reading. We encourage you to take a look at some 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
Do You Love Your Genetic Condition?
Over the last few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with patients at various stages in their diagnostic odyssey. I’ve seen people who have lived their whole lives knowing… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Supports Rare Disease Day – Show Your Rare
ThinkGenetic is proud to support Rare Disease Day. Why? Because we’re a part of your community! We live and breathe the struggles and triumphs firsthand. Do you know the ThinkGenetic… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Content Updates for January 2018
ThinkGenetic strives to create, update, and review content regularly to ensure the information we provide is accurate, referenced, and available 24/7 to anyone searching for answers about genetic conditions. You… CONTINUE
The FDA Adds Gene Therapy to the Menu
Sometimes (read: most of the time), I think we as a society are pretty spoiled. Unlike our ancestors, we live in an age where many medical conditions and ailments can… CONTINUE
Bringing Light to Rare Neuromuscular Disease with New ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partnership
Neuromuscular Disease Foundation Partners with ThinkGenetic to Boost Awareness In a move that will broaden the reach of valuable resources available to those living with GNE Myopathy (or HIBM), the… CONTINUE
A Millennial’s Guide to Family Health History
I am a millennial. There, I said it. If you’re wondering what I’m referring to, the word “millennial” typically refers to the generation that reached adulthood around the turn of… CONTINUE
It’s Amazing What a Person’s Face Can’t Tell You
‘I can read you like a book.’ I’ve never actually said this to anyone, but sometimes it’s true. As a first-year genetic counseling student, I’ve had many opportunities to… CONTINUE