Andrea Forman

Lead Consultant Genetic Counsellor/South East GMSA Genetic Counselling Lead. #GeneChat #IAmAGeneticCounselor/counsellor she/her. 🇺🇸 in 🇬🇧 🧬🧬🧬

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

On a rare day like the 29th of February, we recognise #RareDiseaseDay with stripey socks! #ShowYourStripes #GeneticCounsellor @SEgenomics @M4RareDiseases

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@Vancbromycin Not a doc, but my current role allows me to focus on service improvement and protocol development to improve my department as well as represent my tiny field (genetic counselling) on a national level. I willingly gave up clinical time (after 15 years) and love it.

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@MoffittNews I need that DNA base pairs hoody!

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

We're hiring! We need family history nurses/genetic counsellors to help run our new, virtual, moderate risk cancer family history clinic! This is the first of what will be 3 posts (awaiting final sign offs). We are a nice team to work with! #GeneChat https://t.co/Yu0wcSBSLi

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

Why does an abstract deadline extension feel like a rejection of the one you submitted on time? I logically know 1 abstract does not a conference make, so it’s an odd way to feel. Emotions are weird. #GeneChat

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@theredgc1 This is one of those linguistic differences between countries, as I have a VERY different image of you attacking a spider with a thong compared to what you meant!

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

Trying to decide if Outlook is using some sort of machine learning thing when deciding which auto-responses to suggest. Our newest genetic counsellor is feeling a bit called out by these. #GeneChat

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@Catherineoscopy In my department, we are encouraged to take “comfort breaks” between meetings. Very civilised.

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@coophastiCGC It was also renewed every 10 years, not 5, so it was really painful. #IAmOld

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@coophastiCGC In the old days, you didn’t have the option to pay in instalments, so you got hit with a big bill when it was time to recertify and it could be more than an annual professional allowance. By breaking it up, it’s more likely you might get work to cover it.

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@GoodGenesGC @LaurenRyanGC @HeatherZierhut @GeneticCouns This is so utterly heartbreaking. Lauren was wonderful and I’m so thankful she crossed my path in life. 💔

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@MyGeneCounsel Remote attendee zooming in to see if there are any familiar faces… 🧐

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@MyGeneCounsel Here’s hoping the livestream comes back on! 😆

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@sneeze042 I see are several platform presentations on the virtual agenda on Friday and Saturday, including a few early access ones?

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@chicagogenetics @GenCounsNews I vote for the happy middle ground between bullet points with no context and paragraphs of unnecessary waffle. Just give me enough info that I don't need to follow up for more records, please!

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@ShellyCumming18 Ok. That's pretty cute.

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@MyGeneCounsel And for some lovely rainbow DNA pins and science accessories from Scotland. https://t.co/2xgUTy348c

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@MyGeneCounsel Another UK shop. I have their DNA lanyard and love it. https://t.co/Is0z0pMtaY

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

@MyGeneCounsel @gcnotes ships to the US! Also, I am lucky enough to work with her and she’s awesome. https://t.co/qAfOceE2u9

[Andrea Forman @AForman_CGC]

Huh. 10 years? Not sure if I will last for one more with the way things are, but we shall see.
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