GGC Receives $600,000 Duke Endowment Grant for Next-Generation Sequencing
The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), which comprises the Department of Medical genetics at Self Regional Healthcare has been awarded a 2-year grant from The Duke Endowment to fund an expansion of Next-Generation Gene Sequencing (NGGS) technology.
Gov. Haley Proclaims January as Birth Defects Prevention Month in SC
January 25, 2012 - South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley proclimed Januray as Birth Defects Prevention Month in the Palmetto State, recognizing the efforts of the Greenwood Genetic Canter and partner organizations in promoting folic acid for the prevention on neural tube defects. Read the full article for one family's story.
GGC to Host SC Genetics Conclave - "Genetics of the Heart"
The Greenwood Genetic Center will be hosting the South Carolina Genetics Conclave on Friday, February 3, 2012 on the Greenwood campus. The focus of this one-day program is "Congenital Heart Disease: Genetics of the Heart."
Race the Helix Organizers Present Check to SC Birth Defects Foundation
December 28, 2011 - Race the Helix organizers, Stephen and Jodi Shenal, presented a check to the SC Birth Defects Foundation on Wednesday. The 5K run/walk was held this fall to raise funds and awareness to benefit the Greenwood Genetic Center. The Shenals' 1-year-old daughter, Ryleigh, was diagnosed at GGC with a rare chromosome deletion.
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