Emmy Grant

#Geneticcounselor and advocate for genes everywhere. #gcchat

[Heidi Rehm @HeidiRehm]

Today we announce the submission to #ClinVar of >32,000 variants evaluated for the return of hereditary disease risk in the @AllofUsResearch cohort. Its wonderful to return value to those who contribute their data to biomedical research! More details here: https://t.co/1DMbkjfhbh

[Emmy Grant @Hello_Genome]

@interiordefine Why have I been waiting two months for a refund on a sofa you could not produce in <1 year?

[Emmy Grant @Hello_Genome]

@smith_michalene @interiordefine @ABC7Chicago Same boat (literally). Asked for a refund 11/4 and never received one. Complained to better business bureau-no response.

[Michalene Smith @smith_michalene]

@interiordefine @ABC7Chicago Ordered in April couch has been at the port since 7/26. The only success I had in reaching someone was to act like I was placing a new order. This is a terrible feeling. Has anybody received an order?

[Komal Bajaj MD, MS-HPEd @KomalBajajMD]

Could two followers please copy and re-post this tweet? I'm trying to demonstrate that someone is always there, especially at this time of year. Call 800-273-8255 (National Suicide Prevention Helpline US).

P.S. It would matter if you weren’t here. And there is hope, okay?

[Emmy Grant @Hello_Genome]

Our street river in #Queens last night from #HurricaneIda #NYCFlooding

[Emmy Grant @Hello_Genome]

You know you’re a #GC when you’re typing out “because” and your phone corrects it to BRCA...

[Komal Bajaj MD, MS-HPEd @KomalBajajMD]

👇🏾a must listen for those interested in transforming healthcare equity & access.

A masterclass on why the mission of municipal health systems like @NYCHealthSystem - Quality healthcare for ALL - is so important

[The ObG Project @TheObGProject]

How safe is amniocentesis? Should it be offered to all pregnant women? Should you order a microarray? We summarize the relevant guidelines including professional links https://t.co/GJ6syDK3U6 #meded #foamed #foamOB #ObGyntwitter #obstetricians

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

Fast-moving technologies like #genomics pose a risk for medical malpractice liability. A @NIH LawSeq paper maps 11 challenges and offers recommendations for legal and healthcare stakeholders. https://t.co/5jb8C0wkat #GCChat

[Flatiron Health @flatironhealth]

We stand with many against the President’s executive order suspending H-1B and other work visas. Immigrants contribute vital skills to U.S. innovation and the economy, and enrich the diverse fabric of our culture.

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

This year has been full of challenges causing people to experience depression, fear and anxiety. In a new blog post, NSGC Psychiatric Disorders Expert @J9_Austin discusses the tie between genetics and #mentalhealth:https://t.co/5r4WT60mGz #GCChat

[The ObG Project @TheObGProject]

Our Covid-19 & pregnancy summary includes latest @acog @MySMFM Outpatient Management Algorithm, CDC guidance on maternal/child separation after delivery, @ReprodMed on reopening practices, & more
https://t.co/MssfSCDJ56 #ObGyn #pregnant #obstetrics #SARSCoV2

[JAMA Oncology @JAMAOnc]

https://t.co/O94d2O9R13

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

We stand in solidarity with the Black community and are actively facilitating discussions to support our members and the communities they serve.

[Genetic Counselors @GeneticCouns]

The ongoing pandemic can cause many people to experience stress, fear and anxiety. This #MentalHealthMonth, NSGC Psychiatric Disorders Expert @J9_Austin explains the impact of #COVID19 on #mentalhealth and how to develop protective factors.

[National Cancer Institute @theNCI]

Dr. Lowy is describing research projects that are related to #COVID19 at Frederick. @FredNatLab

[Komal Bajaj MD, MS-HPEd @KomalBajajMD]

On April 6, the face coverings of riders coming in and out of the Times Square Subway Station, the busiest subway station in NYC, were observed.

Here's a thread on what we found (1/5)

[Komal Bajaj MD, MS-HPEd @KomalBajajMD]

I think that #qualitative methods in #meded research are often helpful to get to the "why" an intervention, curriculum etc. might be effective (or not). #hmichat

[Emmy Grant @Hello_Genome]

It goes even further: They stop looking at the 3 places where SOME people keep their keys. Not even where YOU usually keep them