In our third and final part of our ThinkGenetic intern introductions, we are highlighting our intern from Saint Michael’s College, Courtney Burt. Each of our three interns is eager to… 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
Upcoming Presentation on Making Your Dream Genetic Counseling Career a Reality
Deepti Babu, MS, CGC, ThinkGenetic Vice President, Communications and Patient Advocacy, looks forward to being an invited speaker at The Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors’ “Upgrade: 4Genetics version 20.17” continuing… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Boosts Kabuki Syndrome Awareness by Recognizing Advocacy Partnership with All Things Kabuki
All Things Kabuki became one of the earliest ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partners when it joined the Advocacy Partner Program in September 2016. Today, we mark Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day (#kabukisyndrome) by… CONTINUE
VUS Detectives: Recognizing the Individuals Who Seek to Understand Genomic Variants
“Thanks for the genetic testing results, but what do they MEAN?!!” could be the unifying cry of thousands of patients and family members after receiving genetic test results that show… CONTINUE
Canadian Fabry Association Partners with ThinkGenetic To Broaden Support for Patients with Fabry Disease
The Canadian Fabry Association (CFA), a non-profit organization raising awareness and educating the public about Fabry disease, has joined ThinkGenetic’s Advocacy Partner program. The CFA is committed to improving the… CONTINUE
Introducing Taylor Mitchell, Part Two of ThinkGenetic’s 2017 Intern Class
In part two of our ThinkGenetic intern introductions, we are highlighting our intern from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Taylor Mitchell. Each of our three interns is eager… CONTINUE
Before You Click to Order That Test – Tips for Understanding Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Using advertising such as, ”Begin your genetics journey” to reach an innate desire we have to know what makes us unique, companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have made direct-to-consumer (DTC)… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Aims to Help Young Children with Seizures with New Advocacy Partner, IFCR
Today, ThinkGenetic joins the cause to help increase awareness of CDKL5 disorders by welcoming the International Foundation for CDKL5 Research (IFCR) into the ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner Program. CDKL5 (cyclin-dependent kinase-like… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Partners with ACD in Advocacy of People with Under-Recognized Genetic Metabolic Conditions
Committed to providing resources to individuals about genetic diseases that is informed by patients and families, ThinkGenetic has teamed up with an organization dedicated to the three cerebral creatine deficiency… CONTINUE
Connecting, Collaborating, and Activating at the Vibrant 2017 RARE Patient Advocacy Summit
While many of our ThinkGenetic teammates helped others “harness their inner power” at the National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio, ThinkGenetic CEO, Dave Jacob and I… CONTINUE
Resilience: The Art of Caregiving
Preparing for Curves, Bumps, and Wrong Turns by Adding a Dose of Resilience By Adrienne D. Witol, PsyD, R Psych, Guest Contributor Editor’s Note: I am so tickled that my colleague… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Welcomes Thirtieth Organization, Fight Colorectal Cancer, to Advocacy Partner Program
Fight Colorectal Cancer, also known as Fight CRC, has recently enrolled in ThinkGenetic’s expanding Advocacy Partner program, becoming the thirtieth organization to join in the past year. By entering the… CONTINUE
Harnessing the Power Within at the 2017 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference
Have you ever been able to achieve something you never thought possible, yet when you look back you realize that you always had the power to do it? Maybe someone… CONTINUE
Introducing Georgia Loucopoulos, Part of ThinkGenetic’s 2017 Intern Class
ThinkGenetic’s growth has reached an exciting milestone – interns are joining us from the fields of genetic counseling, marketing, and pharmacy! Starting this fall, ThinkGenetic is proud to work with… CONTINUE
Everyone’s a Mutant, After All – The Difference between Gene Mutations and Polymorphisms
If DNA is our body’s instructions for how to grow, develop, and function, then a change in these instructions must be bad, right? Turns out, not so much. In fact,… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Collaborates with Sharsheret to Support Jewish Women Facing Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Sharsheret, a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women and their families facing breast and ovarian cancer, has joined ThinkGenetic’s Advocacy Partner program. Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain,” is the only… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Donates $500 to Advocacy Partner, cureCADASIL
Congratulations to ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner, cureCADASIL, who received a donation of $500 from ThinkGenetic. The donation amount was based on converted ThinkPoints, which ThinkGenetic users accrued in August 2017. The… CONTINUE
Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 08/29/2017
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 on genetic conditions and… CONTINUE
Banging on the Newborn Screening Testing Ceiling: Unsung Hero-Advocates in Genetics
Can you hear that faint thumping? The one that syncs with your heart when you lie quietly in bed after the kids are finally asleep after B-B-B (Bath-Book-Bed)? That is… CONTINUE
Genetic disease. Genetic condition. Genetic disorder. Is there a difference?
This question comes up often. To be honest, even after my training in genetic counseling, I’ve had to Google the difference between these terms not just once, but multiple times…. CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic CEO “Disruptor” to Discuss the Patient Perspective of Advancing Clinical Trials
ThinkGenetic CEO, Dave Jacob, is honored to be an invited speaker during the “Ask the Patient” discussions taking place during meals and breaks at the 7th annual DPharm: Disruptive Innovations… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic to Preview its SymptomMatcherTM Diagnostic Aid at NSGC 36th Annual Conference
ThinkGenetic leadership is looking forward to engaging with colleagues in the field at the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) 36th Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio to help spread the… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic and Children’s Craniofacial Association Team Up to Build a More Inclusive World for Kids
In a show of mutual support for children and families with facial differences, Children’s Craniofacial Association (CCA) has just become a member of ThinkGenetic’s Advocacy Partner Program. The growing program… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic, Inc. Marketing Intern
ThinkGenetic is looking for someone energetic, organized, and passionate about helping others as our marketing intern. We are a fast-paced start-up working hard to increase awareness and traffic flow to… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic to Engage with Rare Disease Community at Global Genes’ 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit
ThinkGenetic, Inc. is delighted to be participating in the 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit and Partnering and Investor Forum to further its mission of empowering the rare disease community… CONTINUE
ThinkGenetic Welcomes Bright Pink to Its Advocacy Partner Program
Bright Pink®, a U.S.-based non-profit organization focused on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women, has become the newest member of ThinkGenetic’s growing Advocacy Partner… CONTINUE
Care Day for Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis Comes to Albany
Alnylam and ThinkGenetic are looking forward to another successful Care Day Event for hATTR amyloidosis in Albany, NY on the 12 of August. Come learn about topics relating to hATTR amyloidosis including: Disease… CONTINUE
How Animals Help Us Understand Genetic Disease
Did you know that more than 50% of Americans own pets? Whether they have cats, dogs, horses, birds, or tropical fish – Americans are pet lovers. And while ThinkGenetic focuses… CONTINUE