"What do you work on?" - a familiar question for scientists. When it comes from a scientist in a different field or a non-scientist, effectively communicating your research to others can be a challenge. It is a skill you can learn with practice, and the journey can be fun and exciting.
On behalf of the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program, we are excited to announce that Elizabeth (Liz) Kearney, MS, LCGC, MBA is the 9th recipient of the Diane Baker Alumni Award. The annual Diane Baker Alumni Lecture honors the vision and commitment to the profession of genetic counseling of our founder and first Program Director
CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2018!
Stephanie Wiryaman is the 2018 recipient of the Anita and Howard Cramer Fellowship.
LEND fellows are graduate or postgraduate students, or community members selected for their outstanding skills and commitment to improving the quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
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The Rackham Graduate School has established the Rackham Non-Traditional program to aid master’s students who return to graduate school after an extended absence.
The Jane Engelberg Memorial Fellowship (JEMF) Advisory Group received 37 student research proposals this year, and ten were selected for funding. Four of these awardees are from the UM Genetic Counseling Program! In addition, Carol Ko (Class of 2016) won the JEMF Best Manuscript Award. Congratulations!!
Since 2011, the Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors has supported local genetic counselors and genetic counseling students by providing funding for projects that further the Mission and Vision of the MAGC.
James V. Neel Lecture in Human Genetics honors the legacy of James Neel through lectures by prominent genetic researchers and fellowship awards to outstanding graduate education students.
