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Nancy Adams: NC’s First Genetic Counselor

Nancy James Adams ’60, ’77 MS has worked longer as a genetic counselor than anyone else in this state. That’s because this UNC Greensboro alumna was the very first.
Alumni Newsletter: Spring 2022

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Students Create Podcasts on Genetic Topics of their Choice

Students create Podcasts to highlight important topics in genetics. In the Fall 2018 semester, students in GEN 618 – Psychosocial Seminar were paired in first year-second year teams and assigned to create a podcast on a genetics topic of their choice.
Genetic counseling program celebrates 20th anniversary

This year, the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program at UNC Greensboro celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Genetic Counseling Professor, Alumna Discusses AI Chat Tools in Genetic Testing

A text messaging-based approach to communication could provide a convenient avenue for patients to access genetic counseling.
How the Roe v Wade Decision Impacts Genetic Testing

“Depending on the laws, [testing providers] may not be able to deliver results in a timeframe that would allow for patients to consider termination,” added Lauren Doyle, a certified genetic counselor and the director of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s Genetic Counseling program.
What Genetic Counseling Can Offer Families

Genetic counseling helps patients make sense of their genetics. UNCG has the only degree program in the state.
Genetic counseling program provides a culture of care

The moment she stepped onto UNC Greensboro’s campus, Lauren Loffredo ‘18 MS knew the Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program would be the right fit. What she didn’t know was the impact it would have as she faced one of the most difficult times of her adult life.
Ahead of her time

It wasn’t unusual for Nancy James Adams ’60, ’77 M.S. to make the trek between Burlington and Greensboro in the early ’70s. The young mother of two often attended seminars and other events at her alma mater, UNCG. But one day in 1973, everything changed.