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The Association of Genetic Nurses and Counsellors, representing the profession in the UK and Ireland.
Joined October 2016
As we wrap up celebrations for #BlackHistoryMonth, we wanted to thank Dr Michelle Peter for her talk. You can find further resources on the EDI subcommittee page: https://t.co/OQ12HDlsBm More content to be shared from the African & Caribbean GC network in the future.
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We are delighted to announce the next AGNC learning session during Black History Month in conjunction with the AGNC EDI Subcommittee. Register here: https://t.co/F2Ot2AyLI6
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BHM
#Blackwomenshealth
#GeneticCounselling
#PowerAndPride
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Today we are standing in pride and power with the ACGC Network and AGNC EDI Subcommittee. 🎉 #BlackHistoryMonth
#BHM
#RepresentationMatters #GeneticCounselling
#PowerAndPride
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Celebrate 🎉 #BlackHistoryMonth with us by listening to these Genetic Counsellors about how they got into the GC profession and their current role.
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In case you missed yesterday’s announcement, registration for The Festival of Genomics & Biodata is now open! You don’t want to miss out on the UK’s largest life sciences event, so make sure you get your ticket now. More info here: https://t.co/nqPkJmJXei
#FOG2026
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On #MentalHealthAwarenessDay to all the genetic counsellors holding space for others every day: 🧠 Your mental health matters too. You carry science, stories, and emotion — often all at once. It’s okay to pause. It’s okay to need support. You are not alone. 💙
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The British Society for Genetic Medicine updated the Direct-to-consumer genomic testing positon statement. This updated statement was developed by the DTC-GT Working Group and the pharmacogenetic subgroup. Read it here: https://t.co/sS8oslLeFj
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📣 AGNC invites you to a celebration of Genetic Counselling Awareness Day 2025. 📣 🎉Venue: October Gallery, London Date & time: 13/11/25, 1830-2130 We really hope that as many of you are able, will join us.🎉 Details & free tickets in the link below: https://t.co/1cqQLHsRPZ
eventbrite.co.uk
Join us for a celebration of our Genetic charities on Genetic Counselling Awareness Day 2025. Drinks and nibbles provided.
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📣 As we are coming to the end of the #southasianheritagemonth, the AGNC wanted to share and celebrate contributions from the South Asian community to the profession of genetic counselling. 🎉Please find the below in pdf format on the AGNC website: https://t.co/eEUmCzjUg4
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Congratulation @SaghiraMSharif!! Very well deserved! 👏🏽
I am honoured to win the award for ‘Outstanding Woman in Public Service’ @AsianExpressUK Thanks to Mrs @andleebhanif for organising such a prestigious event. @LeedsClinGen
@JenCampbellKhan
@LeedsHospitals
@Mufti_MZButt
@NEYGenomics
#BPAEW2025
#BPAEmpoweringWomen
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In response to the Governments NHS 10 year plan and Industry Strategy The AGNC has drafted a response attached below.
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The AGNC charity working group have created a questionnaire (link in comments) to gather info about genetic resources charities would find useful. We’d love to hear from our charity partners! Calling all GC’s to tag their favourite charities in the comments section.
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Today is International Nurses Day. Today we stand in awe of all the amazing nurses that support genomics whether through clinical care, research, training, teaching and as a Genetic Counsellor. Thank you for your invaluable contribution. #agnc
#InternationalNursesDay2025
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Rounding out session 5 #ESHG - we heard about translational genomics programmes in Canada, NGS scientist colleagues brought us though the lab journey & Prof Sally Ann Lynch highlighted the importance of listening to patients as the key to #complexcases
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Dr Joe Galvin guided us through #ICC and the importance of MDT working, also exciting talks about updates in the pharmacogenomic field (including rapid point of care testing!) from Dr Jesse Sven and Dr John McDermott #ESHGDublin2025 #precisionmedicine
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