Tulane Hayward Genetics

The Hayward Genetics Center at Tulane University is a multidisciplinary program advancing the understanding of Medical Genetics and Genomics

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We are now accepting applications for our 1-year Masters in Medical Genetics and Genomics program, set to begin in Fall 2025!🧬

For more information visit our website: https://t.co/N1Ydm3YNgO

#Genetics #premed #Tulane

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Tulane’s 1-year Master’s in Medical Genetics & Genomics program offers:
🧬 Hands-on clinical shadowing
🧬 Expert mentorship in a tight-knit cohort
🧬 A strong success rate of graduates being admitted to med school, PhDs, genetic counseling programs & beyond!

Apply now!

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Congratulations to our students, Jordan and Greta, who presented at the Pediatric Research Symposium at Manning Family Children's last week. Jordan and Greta collaborated with our clinical team to present these findings and are hopeful the report will be published soon.

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Congratulations to first-year medical students Blakeley and Sylvia for receiving the Academic Excellence Award in the Medical Genetics course taught by our faculty.

We are proud to celebrate their success and wish them the best as they advance in their medical school journey!

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Last week, Dr. Li delivered a presentation at the Blood Cancer Showcase, hosted by Sophia Genetics. In his talk, he shared valuable insights from his experience in the field, along with his perspective on the future of diagnostic testing for hematological malignancies.

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It is Genetic Counselor Awareness Day! 🧬

From guiding patients through genetic testing to uncovering key insights in family health history, Genetic Counselors are key members of healthcare teams, empowering patients to make informed decisions.
#iamageneticcounselor

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A milestone in genetic diagnosis and treatment occurred 30 years ago when the first known breast and ovarian cancer gene, BRCA1, was cloned. This Nature Reviews Genetics article concisely summarizes the history of BRCA1 and its “friends.” https://t.co/0Rx52Q9Xgu

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Welcome to the @TulaneMedicine, Class of 2028—where your journey in shaping the future of healthcare begins.

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We are proud to announce that Hasti Movaffaghi (class of 2022) will be attending the Medical College of Wisconsin to pursue her dream of becoming an MD. We are thrilled to be a part of her journey and wish her the best of luck in this new chapter.

Congratulations, Hasti!

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📢 The application cycle for the 24-25 academic year is closing soon, on August 6, 2024. Get your applications in now!

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#premed #genetics #postbacc #geneticcounseling

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We are proud to announce a new publication from the Tulane Hayward Genetics Center! The case report suggests that short stature is among the most common manifestations in patients with 20p13 subtelomeric microdeletion.

Read the publication here: https://t.co/Cj4sqj8CjI

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Congratulations to our Hayward Genetics Class of 2024! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
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Happy National DNA Day! Today we celebrate two scientific breakthroughs related to the Human genome. The first was the structure of DNA being discovered and the second was when scientists finished the Human Genome Project. #DNAday24

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Check out some of our faculty and genetic counseling team representing the Hayward Genetics Center at the Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting! The ACMG meeting is a chance for our team to learn about the latest advances in medical genetics and personalized medicine. #acmgmtg2024

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We want to wish Hayward alum Ilaria Simeone (class of 2023) congratulations on her acceptance into Tulane University School of Medicine, Class of 2028!

🎓ALUMNI – we want to hear from you! Please reach out and let us know what you have been up to!

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Today is Rare Disease Day! Many of the patients our doctors see at the Hayward Genetics Center are affected by a rare disease.

Rare Disease Day is a global initiative to raise awareness and generate support for everyone who is on a rare medical journey!

https://t.co/s0vGkLBUMX

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Mardi Gras season is upon us, and the Hayward Genetics Center has already gone through 4 King Cakes with 12 days to go!

Comment below with your favorite Mardi Gras tradition!

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Here are a few quotes from some of our alumni about our one-year master’s program at the Hayward Genetics Center. We are so proud to have over 250 graduates of our program. Our alumni can be found working all over the world in medical, research, business, and teaching settings.

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Check out #medical #genetics and genomics events we're hosting at medskl this month. 3 events, including a quiz. Winners will be awarded $100-250 in amazon gift cards!
1. Jan 16th
2. Jan 23rd
3. Jan 30th. All 7pm EST.
Register at https://t.co/djNSOlWYPC