UConn Genome Ambassadors Program

A sci-summer send-off - we are proud to highlight the work of GAP seniors Stephanie Schofield and Paul Isaac at the annual Frontiers Research Symposium! Visit isg.uconn.edu to read about their work and 25 ISG undergrad and grad mentor projects. #UConnGAP #research

It’s time to wrap up the #spring2023 semester! Good luck on finals this week. We believe in you! #uconn #huskies #uconngap

Let's celebrate National DNA Day! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the HGP completion and the 70th anniversary of the discovery of DNA’s unique structure. Looking for ways to celebrate? genome.gov/dna-day/get-ac… #UconnGAP #genetics #NationalDNADay #humangenomeproject

Come learn about the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disability) program in a panel discussion with current and past LEND trainees/staff on April 20th at 5:00 PM EST! Register:docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #uconn #uconngap #careerchampion #genetics #STEMcareers

Our hot genetics topic this week is personalized medicine. Personalized medicine utilizes a person’s genetic information to prevent, diagnose, and treat their health conditions. #uconn #UconnGAP #genetics #genomics #advancements #research #personalizedmedicine

The GAP is celebrating National Minority Health Month (NMHM)! We also want to highlight the NIH’s All of Us Research Program: an initiative to include underrepresented groups in genomic research. For more information, visit nimhd.nih.gov and allofus.nih.gov.

Meet Dr. Susan Smith, Lead Research Scientist at Mystic Aquarium on Thursday, April 6th from 6:00-7:00 pm ET. Register now: forms.gle/rM4g2TrbwN4djW…. Hope to see you there! #uconn #uconngap #careerchampion #careerexploration #research #genetics #genomics #career #STEMcareers

Hiral Desai will talk about her journey as a student, how she navigated the biotech and healthcare worlds, and what it's like to work in bioinformatics today. Register for the event on 3/29 at 12 pm ET with the QR code! #uconngap #genetics #career #STEMcareers

Erika Headrick will share her career path from genetics in academia to government and industry, and the tips she used to navigate her way to the present. Register for the event on 3/23 from 5-6 pm ET w/ the link! #uconngap #careerchampion #research #genetics #career #STEMcareers

Huskies, we hope you're enjoying your Spring Recess! Be sure to take time for yourself this week and do some much deserved self care! Share what you'll be doing to relax in the comments below! #uconngap #uconn #springbreak #selfcare #relax

This week, the spotlight is on Karina Mancini CG(ASCP), who virtually met with students to share her experience working as a cytogenetic technologist in a clinical lab! Her presentation was organized through #PathfulConnect. #uconngap #genetics #education #outreach #STEM #career

Support #UConnISG during #UConnGives! By donating, you will help support the ISG’s educational programs for students, community outreach initiatives, and genomic research innovations. Visit isg.uconn.edu. Give by 3/9 at 7 pm ET! lnkd.in/eChhtBTX #UConnGAP #UConn

Join us to hear from Rob Studivan, MBA, MSOL: Senior Corporate Recruiter at eClinical Works and Career Champion about navigating common early career questions and challenges on Thursday, March 9th from 5-6 pm ET. Register: forms.gle/ZdimFQkaPCJzVv…. See you there! #uconngap

The GAP is proud to support Rare Disease Day. Rare Disease Day is observed every year on February 28th (or the 29th in leap years)—the rarest day of the year! To learn more about Rare Disease Day and its impact on rare disease patients, please visit rarediseaseday.org

Black In Genetics, Inc. (BIG) is dedicated to amplifying the voices and work of Black-identifying geneticists across the U.S. and beyond. For more info, check out blackingenetics.com or @blackingenetics! #BlackInGenetics #blackhistory #blackexcellence #genetics #uconngap

Genome Ambassadors hope you had a wonderful winter break, and are ready to get back at it! Happy Spring 2023, Huskies! #uconn #huskies #uconngap #uconnisg #uconnhcg #uconngc #genetics #spring2023

December 1st is World AIDS Day! As Genome Ambassadors, we encourage you to join us as we advocate to spread awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education to show support and fight against HIV. Learn more at : cdc.gov/hiv/basics/ind…

From our GAP family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving Huskies 🦃🍁🧬 #uconnisg #genomeambassadors

Epigenetics is the study of how cells can control the activity of genes without altering the DNA sequence. Epigenetic changes are modifications to DNA that regulate whether genes are turned on or off, influencing the expression of genetic information. #epigenetics #uconnhcg

Considering a career in genetic counseling? Interested in exploring diverse career opportunities in genetics and/or public health? Register to attend the third fall '22 GAP seminar: lnkd.in/eeJCNyM9. #career #seminar #genetics #uconn #uconngap #geneticcounseling #dei