Congratulations to our GC Program alum Emma Mizrahi-Powell (GC ’23) for presenting at the New York State (NYS) Genetics Task Force meeting in June. Her talk shed light on the challenges of rare disease diagnosis based on her work within the UDN clinic at NYU Langone Health.

We have been loving our local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program! Our WaHi CSA partners with Gil and his family from La Baraja Farm in Goshen, NY to receive fresh fruits and vegetables each week all summer long! Learn more here: #WaHiCSA

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, a time to recognize the strength of the SMA community and raise awareness about this rare neuromuscular condition. We’re proud to highlight organizations like Cure SMA, which lead the way in research, support, and advocacy.

We are delighted to share that alum Amanda Chan (GC ’23) published her scholarly project recently! Her study highlights the need for continued education of non-genetics providers on best practices for consenting patients for exome. Learn more here:

Cheers to new traditions! We had a great time at our inaugural GC Program Alumni Happy Hour in May. Thanks to everyone who joined for an evening of connection and conversation. We’re already looking forward to the next one. #ColumbiaGCProgram #GCAlumni #GeneticCounseling

This month’s faculty spotlight is on Stephanie Galloway, a fieldwork supervisor in Reproductive Genetics. Stephanie provides care for women and their partners in the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics and serves as a research coordinator. Thanks for all you do Stephanie!.#spotlight

Summers on our campus include the weekly Fort Wash Greenmarket held in Haven Plaza. Our market brings a bounty of fresh, locally grown offerings and our students can participate in our local Community Supported Agriculture program over the summer.

Researchers at Columbia and the Broad Institute have unveiled evoCAST, a powerful new gene editing system that can insert whole genes into DNA with high precision. This opens new doors for treating genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis and hemophilia. #Columbia #precisionmedicine

Join us tonight at 8pm Eastern! From ideas to publications, learn how Columbia GC students develop research that drives change. Our Associate Director of Student Research will provide this behind the scenes look. Register: #studentresearch #alwayslearning

Today is World Fragile X Day. Join us in raising awareness about the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and celebrating those impacted by Fragile X syndrome. #FragileXAwareness

Join us in congratulating alum Maya Rawal (GC ’21) on the recent publication of her scholarly project, exploring prenatal testing practices for adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases in the U.S.! Read here: #ColumbiaGCProgram #publication #research

Our student spotlight for the month of July is on 2nd year student Valerie Glass. Val says “I didn’t anticipate was forming such close bonds with my 11 classmates. I can’t wait to see us all grow into the genetic counselors we aspire to be.”. #StudentSpotlight #ColumbiaGCProgram

Join us tomorrow! Genetic counselors are shaping the future of healthcare. Learn more about the field, where it’s headed, and how you can be part of it. Register here: #alwayslearning #Iamageneticcounselor

Join us today at 12pm Eastern for Columbia’s ELSI Friday Forum. This month’s panel will discuss Biosecurity in the Age of AI and Genomics. Register here: #ELSI #alwayslearning

Thinking about how to finance a GC graduate degree? This webinar offers ideas and strategies to help you think about how to pay for your GC education -- from scholarships to loan repayment. Tonight at 8 PM, register here #alwayslearning #ColumbiaGCprogram

July is Disability Pride Month. This year’s theme is “We Belong Here, and We’re Here to Stay,” celebrating disability identity, culture, and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. #DisabilityPrideMonth #alwayslearning

This July 4th, we’re taking time to reflect on the full story of our country - its independence, its contradictions, and the work still ahead. Freedom means little unless it includes everyone. Let’s keep working for equity and justice in healthcare and science. #alwayslearning

We recently welcomed many of our new GC students in the Class of 2027 to campus along with their friends and families for our Admitted Students Day. We spent the day getting to know each other, touring campus, and learning more about the program. #ColumbiaGC #alwayslearning

This month’s faculty spotlight is on Ellie Harrington, a fieldwork supervisor in Adult Neurology and an instructor for the program. She works with adults living with neurologic disorders. Thanks for all that you do, Ellie!. #alwayslearning #ColumbiaGCProgram

Before kicking off the summer term, our second-year students enjoyed a well-deserved break from classes, research, and clinical placements 🌞📚 Check out what they were up to during their time off!. #ColumbiaGCProgram #FutureGCs #GeneticCounseling #SummerVibes