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Harnessing the Power Within at the 2017 National Society of Genetic Counselors Annual Conference

September 22, 2017 Deepti Babu, MS, CGC 3 Comments

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

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Dave Jacob, Dawn Jacob Laney, Deepti Babu, Elizabeth Kearney, genetic counselors, genomics, Katie Stoll, NSGC, NSGC17, SymptomMatcher, ThinkGenetic

Introducing Georgia Loucopoulos, Part of ThinkGenetic’s 2017 Intern Class

September 20, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe 2 Comments

Georgia Loucopoulos - ThinkGenetic - 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

Filed Under: News Tagged With: education, Emory University, Georgia Loucopoulos, intern

Everyone’s a Mutant, After All – The Difference between Gene Mutations and Polymorphisms

September 13, 2017 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: direct-to-consumer testing, DNA, DTC genetic testing, gene mutation, genes, Morgan Simmons, mutation, polymorphism, VOUS, VUS

ThinkGenetic Collaborates with Sharsheret to Support Jewish Women Facing Breast and Ovarian Cancer

September 12, 2017 Len Barker Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: Adina Fleischmann, advocacy partner, Ashkenazi Jewish, BRCA1, BRCA2, breast cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness, herditary cancer, Len Barker, ovarian cancer, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Sephardic Jewish, Sharsheret

ThinkGenetic Donates $500 to Advocacy Partner, cureCADASIL

September 8, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

    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

Filed Under: News, Partners Tagged With: advocacy partner, cureCADASIL, donation, support

Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 08/29/2017

September 1, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: AATD, Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, SERPINA1

Banging on the Newborn Screening Testing Ceiling: Unsung Hero-Advocates in Genetics

August 30, 2017 Dawn Laney, MS, CGC, CCRC | ThinkGenetic Co-Founder 4 Comments

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

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Dawn Laney, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic testing, newborn screening, RUSP

Genetic disease. Genetic condition. Genetic disorder. Is there a difference?

August 23, 2017 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC 8 Comments

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

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, Morgan Simmons

ThinkGenetic CEO “Disruptor” to Discuss the Patient Perspective of Advancing Clinical Trials

August 22, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Ask a Patient, Boston, clinical trials, Dave Jacob, disruptive innovators, DPharm

ThinkGenetic to Preview its SymptomMatcherTM Diagnostic Aid at NSGC 36th Annual Conference

August 16, 2017 thinkgenetic 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Carol Ogg, Dawn Laney, Deepti Babu, genetic counselors, NSGC, Ruth O'Keefe

ThinkGenetic and Children’s Craniofacial Association Team Up to Build a More Inclusive World for Kids

August 15, 2017 Len Barker Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: advocacy partner, CCA, children’s craniofacial association, Erica Mossholder, Len Barker

ThinkGenetic, Inc. Marketing Intern

August 14, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Uncategorized

ThinkGenetic to Engage with Rare Disease Community at Global Genes’ 6th Annual RARE Patient Advocacy Summit

August 10, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: artificial intelligence, Dave Jacob, Dawn Laney, Dekel Glebman, diagnosis, FDNA, Global Genes, rare patient advocacy summit

ThinkGenetic Welcomes Bright Pink to Its Advocacy Partner Program

August 9, 2017 Len Barker Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: BRCA1, BRCA2, breast cancer, Bright Pink, ovarian cancer

Care Day for Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis Comes to Albany

August 4, 2017 thinkgenetic 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Amyloidosis, Carol Ogg, familial amyloidotic cardiomyopathy, familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy, hATTR amyloidosis, hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis, Janice Wiesman, Julia Wynn, partnership

How Animals Help Us Understand Genetic Disease

August 2, 2017 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC Leave a Comment

Genetic Condition and Animals - ThinkGenetic

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

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: animals and genes, Batten disease, CLHN6, CLN5, Ehlers-Danlos, Ernest Hemingway, Gaucher disease, gene mutations, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic sequencing, Gregor Mendel, NCL, neuronal ceroid lipfuscinosis, pets, polydactyly, Thomas Hunt Morgan

Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 07/30/2017

July 30, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: Argininosuccinic aciduria, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, Nephrotic syndrome type 1, Propionic acidemia, ThinkGenetic, Tuberous sclerosis

Little Angels: Girls Living with Rett Syndrome

June 30, 2017 Jennifer Sturges Shinn Leave a Comment

Rett syndrome is a progressive neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in 1 of every 10,000 births worldwide and is seen almost exclusively in girls. Rett syndrome is often misdiagnosed as autism,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, MECP2, Rett girls, Rett syndrome

International Umbrella Organization Joins ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner Program

June 27, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

FMF & AID (familial Mediterranean fever and autoinflammatory diseases) Global Association has become an official ThinkGenetic Advocacy Partner, continuing the ThinkGenetic expansion worldwide. “Genetic conditions know no boundaries, and neither… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Partners Tagged With: advocacy partner, autoinflammatory disease, awareness, Familial Mediterranean Fever, FMF & AID, FMF & AID Global Association, Len Barker, Malena Vetterli

Recent ThinkGenetic.com Condition Additions for 06/23/2017

June 23, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: Argininemia, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, CMT, genetic condition, genetic disease, genetic disorder, genetic mutation, thinkgenetic.com

Webinar: Guideline Development for Non‐Physician Clinicians with G‐I‐N NA

June 19, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe 2 Comments

This month, ThinkGenetic’s new Vice President of Communications and Advocacy, Deepti Babu, MS, CGC will be sharing her experience with the National Society of Genetic Counselors’ (NSGC’s) Practice Guidelines Committee… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: clinician, Deepti Babu, G‐I‐N NA, genetic counselor, guidelines, Iris Tam, Lucia Constantini, nurse, online education, pharmacists, webinar

ThinkGenetic Announces Deepti Babu, MS, CGC as Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy

June 19, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic is happy to announce the hire of certified genetic counselor and medical writer, Deepti Babu, to Vice President of Communications and Patient Advocacy. She will have the primary responsibility… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: communication, Deepti Babu, GAGC, genetic condition, genetic counselor, genetic disease, hire, Len Barker, NSGC, patient advocacy

Special Event: Care Day for Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis in Louisiana

June 19, 2017 Carol Ogg, BS Pharm 1 Comment

Join us for a live Care Day Event in New Orleans sponsored by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals and presented in partnership with ThinkGenetic. Come learn about topics relating to hATTR amyloidosis including: Disease… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Carol Ogg, Clement Eiswirth Jr, FAC, familial amyloidotic cardiomyopathy, familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy, FAP, hATTR amyloidosis, hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

Visionary Greg Grabowski, MD Joins ThinkGenetic’s Board of Directors

June 5, 2017 Ruth O'Keefe Leave a Comment

ThinkGenetic, Inc., a provider of direction for those living with genetic diseases, today announced that human genetics visionary and successful biotech leader Greg Grabowski, MD has joined its Board. ThinkGenetic,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Greg Grabowski

“Something Smells… Fishy”: The Use of Smell in Genetic Diagnoses

June 2, 2017 Morgan Simmons, MMSc, CGC 4 Comments

Use of Smell in Genetic Diagnoses

Genetic diseases can be diagnosed using a variety of methods: physical exam, personal/family medical history, or tests performed in a laboratory.  But, did you know that smells can also be… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: genetic condition, getting diangosed, Isovaleric acidemia, maple syrup urine disease, Morgan Simmons, MSUD, olfactory receptors, PAH, Phenylketonuria, PKU, TMA, TMAU, Trimethylamiruria

Genetic Condition Update for 06/02/2017

June 2, 2017 thinkgenetic Leave a Comment

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 diseases and… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Updates Tagged With: adenosine triphosphate, ATP, bones, brittle bone disease, creatine, dienoyl coa, dienoyl-coa reductase deficiency, fracture bones, GAMT, GAMT gene, genetic neurological disorder, Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency, neurologic disorder, OI, osteogenesis imperfecta, ovarian failure, Rare Disease, rare disorder, rare genetic disease, turner syndrome

The CF Foundation: Rebels for a Cause

June 2, 2017 Jennifer Sturges Shinn Leave a Comment

So many people talk about changing the world, but then there are those like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation who put these words into action.  For decades, this nonprofit has been actively… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education Tagged With: Aurora Biosciences, Barack Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, CF Foundation, cystic fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, FDA, genetic conditions, ivacaftor, Kalydeco, philanthropy, State of the Union

A Very Special Audience: The Pope Focuses Attention on Huntington’s Disease and Rare Genetic Conditions

May 18, 2017 Dawn Laney, MS, CGC, CCRC | ThinkGenetic Co-Founder 2 Comments

Too often, due to a complex combination of fear, stigma, financial, and family implications, individuals affected by devastating rare genetic conditions like Huntington’s disease have been marginalized and misunderstood. Today,… CONTINUE

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Austedo, Dawn Jacob Laney, Dawn Laney, HD, HDSA, Huntington's disease, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Louise Vetter, Pope Francis, Pope Francis I, Rare Disease, Rare Genetic Conditions

Partnership in the FDNA Year of Discovery

May 15, 2017 Carol Ogg, BS Pharm 2 Comments

   Not too long ago it was taught in medical school that rare diseases were just that- rare and you probably wouldn’t see a patient with a rare disease in… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Education, Partners Tagged With: Carol Ogg, Fabry, Fabry disease, Face2Gene, Facial Phenotypes, FDNA, Homocystinuria, IEM, inborn errors of metabolism, inherited metablic disorder, LSD, lysosomal storage diseases, metabolic conditions, MPS Diseases, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Rare Disease, Year of Discovery

Care Day for Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis in Iowa

May 8, 2017 Carol Ogg, BS Pharm Leave a Comment

Join us for a live Care Day Event in Iowa City sponsored by Alnylam Pharmaceuticals presented in partnership with ThinkGenetic. Come learn about topics relating to hATTR amyloidosis including: Disease overview… CONTINUE

Filed Under: Events, News, Partners Tagged With: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Care Day, FAC, familial amyloidotic cardiomyopathy, familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy, FAP, hATTR amyloidosis, hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

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