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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: columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #alwayslearning #Iamageneticcounselor

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: columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #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: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40411483/ #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 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: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #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 columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #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

Our student spotlight for the month of June is on second-year student Jordan Sargent. Jordan says “There are countless opportunities for growth and experiencing new things. I’m forever grateful for the people I’ve met here, especially my wonderful cohort.” #StudentSpotlight

June 23rd is International Dravet Syndrome Awareness Day - a time to spotlight this rare form of epilepsy that begins in infancy. Today, we honor the strength of those living with Dravet syndrome and their families. Learn more here: dravetfoundation.org #raisingawareness

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 NYC’s Pride March is more than just a celebration - it’s a powerful tradition of resistance, remembrance, and visibility. Join the city on June 29th in honoring this legacy at the NYC Pride March. Details here: nycpride.org/event/nyc-prid… #pridemonth

Juneteenth honors Black freedom and resilience. This year, NYC is celebrating with the Juneteenth March, a 5K in Central Park. All proceeds support the Harlem Center, a powerful initiative to uplift Black health and well-being. Read more here: juneteenthmarch.org/about #Juneteenth

Interested in applying to Columbia University's Genetic Counseling Program? Join us for a webinar tonight at 8 PM covering the application process, program prerequisites, and recommended pre-graduate experiences. LINK: columbiacuimc.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today is our Admitted Students Day and we are welcoming members of the incoming Class of 2027 to campus along with their family and friends. We can’t wait for our new students to officially begin the GC Program in August! #ColumbiaGCProgram #FutureGCs #GeneticCounseling

Join us on Friday June 13 at 12pm EST for Columbia’s ELSI Friday Forum. This month’s panel will discuss Rigor, Reproducibility and Responsibility: ELSI Questions in Population Data Practices. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #ELSI #alwayslearning