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NEW: Genetics
Education Centers
On-campus and
mobile lab (click
for info)
Community Outreach
Guest speakers are available for: local and statewide
school systems (middle and high school classes), civic or faith-based
organizations, museums, libraries, and other adult gatherings.
Speaker's Bureau
If you cannot visit us in
Greenwood, we look forward to the opportunity to come to you.
Presentation topics include but are not limited to:
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An introduction to the GGC:
Who We Are and What We Do
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Introduction
to Human Genetics 101
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Preventable Birth Defects
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Introduction
to Medical Genetics
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Cancer
Genetics
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Genetic Counseling and
Other Careers in Genetics
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Family History
and Pedigree Construction
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Population
Genetics
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Genetic
Testing: Diagnostic Techniques and Ethical Issues
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Neural Tube
Defects: The Folic Acid Story
Professional Development:
Workshops and Conferences
The Education Division is
available to coordinate and conduct workshops at your school, district,
or work location. Workshops and conferences are full day or half-day
events, emphasizing genetic content and developed to the needs of your
group.
South Carolina Genetics Conclave
(next
Conclave: October 9, 2009 - agenda)
Established in 1979 to increase the understanding of developing areas in
genetics, to expand awareness by presenting interesting case studies,
and to promote communication among the southeastern community. The GGC hosts the Conclave twice each year. Genetic counselors, M.D.
and Ph.D. geneticists, primary care physicians, medical residents,
genetics laboratory technologists, maternal-fetal medicine specialists,
and other interested medical professionals are invited to attend.
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Tours of the GGC
School groups, adult organizations,
professional groups and interested individuals are encouraged to call
and schedule a tour of our facility. Groups tours include a brief
introductory presentation followed by a walking tour of our research and
diagnostic laboratories.
Summer Internship for
undergraduate students
The Greenwood
Genetic Center offers a summer internship program for highly qualified,
upper division college students. The program provides 7 stipend
positions each summer.
-- Seven positions with a stipend of $1500 each
-- Length of internship is 8-10 weeks
-- Starting date of internship is coordinated with
student’s mentor
-- Preference is given to rising juniors and seniors
but all applications are reviewed
-- Application process is electronic submission
- Complete the application form (click
here)
- Include a cover letter, as an attachment, for
introductory information and your area(s) of interest
- Include a brief resume that includes work
experiences and completed coursework
All applications will be reviewed and the most
promising candidates will be contacted directly by a GGC faculty
member for interviews
Genetic Matters
A question and answer column
about genetics written by Leta Tribble and printed monthly in
Greenwood's daily newspaper the Index-Journal. (view columns)-updated
August 2008
Additional Resources
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Patient Support Groups
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Publications -
Download Fact Sheets, Brochures, and Newsletters and Publications for
Sale - NEW 27th Edition of Proceedings of the Greenwood
Genetic Center (2008)
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Ask a Geneticist - Ask
our geneticists a question about genetics and receive your answer
via email
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Journals available in our Library (updated
July 2008)
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Online ordering for
patient brochures, laboratory testing forms and supplies for your offices. Or, click to download paper order form for fax order (Pdf) (Doc)
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