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Official account of the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program.
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Michigan Mondays are back for the application season💙💛

Join us on the above dates to chat with current students and ask questions about UMGCP, student life, or the application process! The Zoom link will be sent to the email list and is also available in the Linktree in our bio. We look forward to meeting you all🥳

#umgcp #umich #application by @umgcp

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The UofM Genetic Counseling Program application is officially OPEN! 💙✨

Interested in becoming a genetic counselor? We’d love to hear from you! Applications are due January 5th. Learn more and apply through the link in our bio! 🧬

#UMGCP #GeneticCounseling #GoBlue by @umgcp

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We would like to congratulate Julia Cameron, who was awarded the 2026 James V Neel Genetic Counseling Fellowship🥳👏🧬

Julia was selected for her thesis titled “Clinical Outcomes of Atypical Findings on Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing.”

This fellowship is awarded annually to a second-year genetic counseling student at our department retreat in honor of James V. Neel, M.D., Ph.D., a pioneer in human genetics. Dr. Neel established one of the first clinics to evaluate and counsel patients with hereditary conditions and founded the University of Michigan Department of Human Genetics in 1956.

Congratulations, Julia, on this accomplishment! We can’t wait to see your continued progress on your thesis project! 💙💛

#genechat #umgcp #humangenetics #umich by @umgcp

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This past weekend, our second-year students Julia and Karina volunteered at the Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) booth at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Detroit!

FORCE supports individuals and families affected by hereditary cancer through education, advocacy, research, and community support. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides walk raises awareness and funds for breast cancer research, prevention, and patient care.

At the booth, Julia and Karina connected with attendees and invited them to add encouraging messages to a banner for themselves or loved ones they were walking in support of. It was an amazing opportunity to hear individuals’ stories and help connect them with resources and support💗 by @umgcp

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It’s First Year Friday!

Today, we’re getting to know Julia!

Julia graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts: Medicine, Health, and Society, a minor in Biological Sciences, and certificates in Bioethics, Medical Humanities, and Pre-Medicine. During her undergraduate studies, Julia conducted research focused on improving healthcare outcomes for underserved populations, including LGBTQ+ medical mistrust and Black maternal and infant health. She also explored sex differences in epilepsy and completed her capstone project on increasing diversity in the genetic counseling field. Her experiences also include working as a summer camp counselor for children with disabilities, volunteering as a crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line, and serving as a learning assistant for an undergraduate genetics course. Additionally, Julia had the opportunity to study abroad in New Zealand, broadening her understanding of different cultures and perspectives. In her free time, Julia enjoys reading, crocheting, playing pickleball, and exploring new places.

Fun Fact: Julia went skydiving during her semester abroad in New Zealand! 🪂 by @umgcp

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The UMGCP is excited to announce the recipient of the 17th Annual Diane Baker Alumni Award: Samantha Greenberg! 💙💛

Samantha is a 2016 UMGCP alumni who will be returning to campus to present the Diane Baker Award Lecture on October 26th at 11am. We hope you will join us!!

Samantha Greenberg is the founding program director of the UT Southwestern Genetic Counseling Training Program. She received her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling and Master of Public Health, Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan after teaching middle school science with Teach For America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She recently completed her Ph.D. at the University of Utah, where she evaluated opportunities to bring learning health systems to improve cancer genetic services. Greenberg has provided clinical cancer genetic care across a variety of indications for over a decade, and facilitated the development of multidisciplinary teams and genetics clinics for patients with prostate cancer, von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, and paraganglioma/pheochromocytoma. She is the co-director of the paraganglioma program at UT Southwestern, which recently received a Center of Excellence designation from Pheo Para Alliance. She is in constant pursuit of innovative collaboration, rigorous excellence, and the creation and maintenance of inclusive environments in professional settings.

#umgcp #genechat #award #lecture #umich by @umgcp

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This past Friday, our second-year students attended the Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors (MAGC) Annual Education Conference! 💙 We had a great time learning from a variety of talks, networking with genetic counseling professionals, and cheering on Ellen as she presented her research project! 🥳💛 #umgcp #geneticcounseling #MAGC by @umgcp

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It is first-year Friday!

Eileen earned her Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in developmental biology research laboratories, where she investigated cardiac organogenesis in zebrafish as well as the mechanisms governing mitochondrial DNA inheritance in fruit flies. She also gained valuable research and clinical experience at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), where she participated in research examining stimulant-induced psychosis and shadowed a psychiatric counselor, an experience that deepened her understanding of complex patient care. Additionally, Eileen served as a Peer Educator with Planned Parenthood, where she staffed helplines to address community inquiries and connect individuals with vital sexual and reproductive healthcare resources. By offering empathetic, evidence-based guidance, she helped empower community members and facilitate seamless access to essential health services. On campus, Eileen was actively involved in student leadership, serving on her program’s student union as well as the Undergraduate Research Student Association.

In her free time, Eileen enjoys playing board games with friends, spending time outdoors, and exploring local restaurants.

Fun Fact: Eileen travelled to an island full of bunnies during her trip to Japan last summer. by @umgcp

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This past weekend, we had our Human Genetics Department Retreat!

Students had the opportunity to present their research, attend seminars, and learn more about the exciting work happening across the department, all while enjoying fun activities together.

It was also a great opportunity to connect, network, and spend time with fellow students, faculty, and members of the department.

A weekend filled with learning, connection, and lots of fun! by @umgcp

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This past Sunday, our genetic counseling students volunteered at the Ann Arbor Down Syndrome Buddy Walk💜 The Buddy Walk is a wonderful opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate the abilities and accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome. We had so much fun and love participating in this special event each year! 🥳 by @umgcp

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It’s First Year Friday! 🎉

First up is Madison Beck!

Madison graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Genetics and Genomics and a certificate in Data Science. Throughout her undergraduate career, she worked in a lab studying the epigenetics of neurological conditions, such as late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. As an undergraduate researcher, she gained experience with both wet-lab techniques and bioinformatic analyses.
Madison was also involved in the Pre-Genetic Counseling Organization, where she served as the Professional Development Chair during her senior year. Additionally, she gained patient care experience as a Mental Health Technician at Rogers Behavioral Health, helping maintain a safe and compassionate environment for patients.

After graduation, Madison gained additional clinical experience as a Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant (GCCA) at Children’s Minnesota, where she supported both outpatient and inpatient genetic counselors. Outside of genetic counseling, Madison loves to hike, run, read, and travel!

Fun fact: She can slalom water ski! 🌊 by @umgcp

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Happy Friday! 💙💛

Welcome to First Year Fridays! Every Friday, you’ll get to know one of our first-year Genetic Counseling students here at the University of Michigan. But first, meet our Genetic Counseling Class of 2028!

Stay tuned each Friday as we introduce each of our amazing first-year students! by @umgcp

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