M.S. Candidate Genetic Counseling University of Michigan, Class of 2024 she/her/hers

Joined March 2021
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🚨 Attention prospective genetic counseling students! 🚨 Join MAGC’s virtual webinar on Oct 28, 6:30-8pm EST. Learn about the profession, hear from counselors in various specialties, & get your questions answered! #Genechat #MAGC
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I will be here today and tomorrow. Come and ask about Genetic Counseling program at UofM! 🧬#GeneChat
Come visit us at booth 903 at #ABRCMS2023 starting today (Thursday) at 2:15pm! We will be discussing our PhD program in Genetics & Genomics, our MS program in Human Genetics, our MS program in Genetic Counseling, and our T32 Genetics Training Program. Hope to see you there!
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I'm grateful to be the recipient of the NSGC Student Research Scholarship 2023. It's an honor to contribute to the field of genetic counseling and to work towards more personalized and accessible healthcare solutions. Thank you to all who support this important mission. #GeneChat
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Hello! I wanted to share that a couple of my wonderful fellow GC students at BUGCP started a support group for current Black GC students ā˜ŗļø If you are interested, please use the QR code šŸ¤Ž#GeneChat #BlackInGenetics
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Me worrying every second since last week…
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Can’t wait to get home and watch this! Amazing speakers!
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I usually live tweet my way through our national conferences, sharing all the new things that I’ve learned and want to amplify for #GeneChat , but this year was different. A 🧵
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Amazing talk by Neil Shah at #NSGC23! It’s time to amplify our efforts in graduate programs and workplaces! It's imperative we actively cultivate spaces that affirm minorities’ intrinsic right to belong. #GeneChat
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Important to always keep this in mind, point it out when seen, and do better.
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It was a pleasure to engage with @mixing808 and all the amazing and dedicated people who gathered around last night to share their vision and ļæ¼discuss the future of diversity in the genetic counseling world. So much work can be done!!
🄰🄰🄰 @mixing808 #NSGC23 #genechat
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Congrats Kari! I was honored to nominate & present Kari Branham with the NSGCares Community Engagement Award - well deserved! Thank you for being a role model for ocular genetic counselors across the country šŸ‘šŸ‘ļøšŸ§¬ #GeneChat #NSGC23
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Great session on targeted therapies and prevention for hereditary cancer syndromes at #NSGC23 - All great talks and so happy to see my friend @DocStanich presenting about sirolimus in PTEN Hamartomatous Tumor Syndrome, even though the results aren’t too encouraging yet.
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First day at my First NSGC is done! 🧬 It was incredible connecting with so many passionate individuals, and gathering valuable insights on how we can enhance the quality of care and accessibility to genetic counseling services. Can’t wait for tomorrow. #NSGC23 #GeneChat
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Harvard loses no time in calling attention to the loophole saying they will comply with it.
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ā€œFor Deaf Awareness Month, MAGC invites GCs to seek perspectives from the Deaf community and reflect upon how our services can both help and harm. A few suggestions for social media pages to follow are below. Please share other resources below!ā€ #GeneChat
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Are you applying to #geneticcounseling graduate programs this cycle? Check out these application tips from our #GeneChat community! Thank you to everyone who shared their words of wisdom. #PrecisionMedicine
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In honor of Women’s Equality Day on August 26th, MAGC invites you to read ā€œThe History and Challenges of Women in Genetics: A Focus on Non-Western Womenā€ published in Frontiers which highlights the contributions of women, mainly non-western women, to the field of genetics.ā€
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MAGC highlights the Health Equity Book Club and their virtual discussion of ā€˜Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health’ edited by Adrian Shanker on 6/29 at 4-5pm EST. Find links below to register and to learn more about this book. Reading is not mandatory for attendance.
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Consider attending this if you are thinking about reapplying. @SCaGCPSN is a fantastic place to learn more about applications and receive support!
Hey #GeneChat! If you’re reapplying to GC programs this upcoming cycle, we’d love for you to join our Reapplication Prep event on 6/1 @ 6 pm PT. Our guests will answer questions, share their unique journeys and application advice, and more! Register: linktr.ee/gcpsn 🧬
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