… School students spent some time at the MGH Institute learning about the field. The visit earlier this month was part of the Charlestown Health Pathways Program — an early college initiative … Franca, who started as an Institute term lecturer last fall. “Our favorite part was working with the students as they practiced drawing their own family … time at the MGH Institute learning about the field. The visit earlier this month was part of the Charlestown Health Pathways Program — an early college initiative …

… to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now … and lots more. Melany is a great genetic counselor, which makes me excited about my career, as we received the same education and training. The alumni mentorship also … to you? Barbara shares: "The alumni mentorship I received meant a lot! Melany was my mentor at the Center for Cancer Risk Assessment (CCRA) at MGH, where I am now her …

… at the Week in RARE conference, which took place in October. The conference was sponsored by Global Genes, a nonprofit “dedicated to eliminating the burdens and … you become a panel moderator?   Colleagues encouraged me to submit a proposal for my panel, which focused on education about variants of uncertain significance (VUS) and how to navigate them. A few months later, I got the exciting news that my proposal was accepted by Global Genes, and that they were interested in including …

… of cardiovascular health. Here in the United States, "Empowering Healthy Hearts" was chosen as the theme for 2025. To recognize Heart Month at the IHP, we've … most about working with this patient population? I was drawn to cardiology due to my own family’s history of an inherited cardiac condition and my interest in working in a smaller specialty within genetic counseling. These two …

… to assist students of color. The collaboration and ways to reverse inequalities was discussed at the Institute’s annual fundraiser on October 14. The virtual event, … “The interprofessional focus of the IHP stood out to me as I envisioned developing my skills to become a well-rounded member of a health care team,” said Regan, a … me every day. … I am grateful beyond measure to be given the opportunity to pursue my dream and my passion, so that I may one day pay it forward to patients, their …