Genetics Resources
WIGCA Factsheets
Hereditary conditions can be rare and complicated, heightening the need for specific yet understandable resources for patients and providers.
By interviewing experts and working with genetic counselors, resources including:
have been developed and are in circulation at clinic sites such as the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin!
*Developed by 2021 WIGCA Volunteer, Shivani Bhatt, with WIGCA Mentor, Margo Grady, MS, CGC
GENETICS IN WISCONSIN
Genetics information and resources for health professionals, patients, and families in Wisconsin.
WISCONSIN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM (CCC)
Resources for cancer patients and their families.
WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION FOR PERINATAL CARE (WAPC)
Resources for perinatal care.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS
World-wide professional membership group for human genetics specialists
NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Broad range of studies aimed at understanding the structure and function of the human genome and its role in health and disease.
AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL GENETICS AND GENOMICS
Organization that certifies individuals and accredits human genetics training programs
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Organization that certifies genetic counselors in the United States
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL GENETICS (ACMG)
Education and resources to medical genetics professionals.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF GENETIC COUNSELORS
Promotes genetic counseling profession as a recognized and integral part of health care delivery, education, research and public policy
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NURSES IN GENETICS
Global nursing organization that is dedicated to fostering scientific and professional growth for nurses in human genetics and genomics.
Accreditation council for graduate medical education
Organization that certifies training programs for geneticists and other medical providers