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leann t. (she/her) @leanntGC

@pittgcprogram '24 🧬 @nih IRTA/CCSEP alumni. passionate about genes, health disparities research & patient advocacy. việt kiều 🇻🇳 all views are my own.

Joined August 2018
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Fun fact: Progeny is fast and actually a great program but only for those pure of heart
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Finally changing my phone wallpaper now that I have passed boards!! Shout out to Daniel and Lynsey from @studyrare for emphasizing imprinting disorders and embryology 😔✊🏼 ...And yes, I really was extra enough to make this wallpaper so I would see it every. single. day 😂💀
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Remember The Girls@remember_girls
11 Jul 2024
Hi genetic counselors, we are looking for someone to speak on our podcast about how parents can best prepare to talk about X-linked inheritance with their carrier or potential carrier daughters? Please reach out!
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I graduated from @PittGCProgram 🎓 I am incredibly grateful @PittHUGEN recognized my work and passion in DEIJ efforts, and that I have been given the Chair's Special Award for Social Justice and Advocacy in Genetics. Thank you to everyone for all the support 🤍 #GeneChat
Leann wearing graduation cap and gown while standing outside on Pitt campus

ALT Leann wearing graduation cap and gown while standing outside on Pitt campus

Dr. Padiath awarding Leann with a plaque titled "Chair's Special Award for Social Justice and Advocacy in Genetics" at Pitt Public Health

ALT Dr. Padiath awarding Leann with a plaque titled "Chair's Special Award for Social Justice and Advocacy in Genetics" at Pitt Public Health

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I passed my thesis defense 🎉 This topic is dear to my heart given my own personal experiences and path to GC. I am excited to share my work and contribute to developing the next generation of students!! #GeneChat
Leann and her thesis committee standing in front of a TV monitor showing powerpoint title slide "Landscape Analysis of Affinity Groups, Mentoring and Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Student Identities in Allied Healthcare Professions"

ALT Leann and her thesis committee standing in front of a TV monitor showing powerpoint title slide "Landscape Analysis of Affinity Groups, Mentoring and Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Student Identities in Allied Healthcare Professions"

Leann standing in front of a TV monitor showing powerpoint title slide "Landscape Analysis of Affinity Groups, Mentoring and Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Student Identities in Allied Healthcare Professions"

ALT Leann standing in front of a TV monitor showing powerpoint title slide "Landscape Analysis of Affinity Groups, Mentoring and Pipeline Programs for Underrepresented Student Identities in Allied Healthcare Professions"

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As a product of a pipeline program and the excellent mentoring I've received every step of my career, I'm so happy that I am now the one supporting these endeavors. All of my mentees at Pitt came to support me today as well 🥺🤍 Congrats to Vivian who matched to UTSW GCP 🙌🏼
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Two more weeks before I graduate from my GC program! Spending the night making thank-you cards to all my supervisors and mentors instead of my thesis defense slides 😌💌 #GeneChat
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Enjoyed attending #PAGC the last two days to learn more about the current work and future endeavors being done in the Pennsylvania GC community. I got to catch up with some familiar faces, and meet some students from the Penn and TJU programs as well! Thank you @PennsylvaniaGC 🧬
Yuriko, Shannon, and Leann standing together and smiling at the PAGC conference

ALT Yuriko, Shannon, and Leann standing together and smiling at the PAGC conference

Shannon presenting her thesis research titled, "'I think I feel supported as a student, but I don't necessarily feel supported as a Black student': The Importance of Support, Mentorship, and Community for Black Generic Counseling Students"

ALT Shannon presenting her thesis research titled, "'I think I feel supported as a student, but I don't necessarily feel supported as a Black student': The Importance of Support, Mentorship, and Community for Black Generic Counseling Students"
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Brian Stevenson Spirochete Lab@BStevensonLab
22 Mar 2024
Colleague Christina Savage passed away 1 year ago. A wonderful human, taken far too soon ❤️
Brian Stevenson Spirochete Lab@BStevensonLab
23 Mar 2023
Reflecting on the friendships that we develop. Working, traveling, and learning together can create bonds that are as strong as any blood ties. Sometimes a research group truly is like a family. Stay safe, my friends ❤️
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BlackInGenetics@BlackInGenetics
9 Feb 2024
This perspective written by a Black genetic counseling student is a MUST read! She defines "Black" and "African American", explains her frustration with how these terms are used in medicine, and provides suggestions for how to improve. Check it out: perspectives.nsgc.org/Articl…

"Black/African American" — Black Cultural Erasure in Genetic Counseling

As a Black first-year genetic counseling student, I am constantly delving into articles and papers for my coursework. Repeatedly encountering demographic information that categorizes participants...

perspectives.nsgc.org
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On a brighter note: I did buy my graduation dress and shoes!! Only a few more months to gooooo 💅🏻✨
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Y'all... I am tired of being too hard on myself 😭 Absolutely do not recommend neglecting to practice self-kindness and understanding when you are supposed to be learning and making mistakes along the way in school!! bc that is an additional emotional toll on top of everything 🫠
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is google calendar way better than using outlook? 😭 all other my classmates plan and schedule things using google cal but my default has always been outlook and teams
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Setareh Zandihaghighi@SetarehZandi
16 Nov 2023
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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Thank you @GeneticCouns for inviting me to speak about my experiences with mentoring & the importance of empowering diverse identities in the field for Genetic Counseling Awareness Day! Tôi là sinh viên tư vấn di truyền 🧬✨ #GeneChat #GCAD23
Selfie of Leann wearing chromesome-shaped earring that are red and tan

ALT Selfie of Leann wearing chromesome-shaped earring that are red and tan
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leann t. (she/her) retweeted
Genetic Counselors@GeneticCouns
9 Nov 2023
Don't miss this year's LIVE #GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay panel discussion with @ERamosSD, @leanntGC and @gracefulDNA as they talk mentorship and its extraordinary impact on the next generation of genetic counselors #GeneChat #IAmAGeneticCounselor
Genetic Counselors@GeneticCouns
9 Nov 2023
Genetic Counselor Awareness Day Live Panel x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOyvgl…
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Genetic Counselors@GeneticCouns
8 Nov 2023
#GeneticCounselorAwarenessDay is just one day away! Get ready to kick off the day with our LIVE social media panel discussion featuring @gracefulDNA, @leanntGC and @ERamosSD. bit.ly/3Mqc6jX #GeneChat #IAmAGeneticCounselor
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Hi friends! I know so many people wanted stickers during NSGC but I ran out after the second day :( Good news is that I'm going to reprint them one more time!! Please DM me so I can get an idea on how much to make and then I will snail mail them to ya! ✨ #GeneChat #NSGC23
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if twitter DMs is being weird, feel free to email me at leann (dot) personal (at) gmail (dot) com 🙂
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