Genetic Counseling, Genomics, Genetic Education
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetic Diagnosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 419
Special Issue Editors
Interests: continuing education; professional development; coping and resiliency; standardized patient education; financing genetic counseling education
Interests: public health genomics; precision public health; access to genetic counseling services; genetic counseling education; population genetic screening; health disparities related to genetic services
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genomic medicine is rapidly advancing, driven by innovations in genomics, technology, and better understandings of genetic conditions. With the increased accuracy and clinical actionability of genetic testing, a wide variety of medical subspecialties rely on genetic counselors to facilitate genetic testing. Genetic counselors are trained to provide patients and families with personalized, informed, and compassionate guidance on genetic testing and risk assessment. They are also well equipped to help other healthcare providers and administrators understand the clinical relevance of genetic assessment. Along with the rapid expansion of genomic technologies, there has been growth in the roles of genetic counselors, expanding from primarily clinical care-related roles, to career opportunities in laboratories, industry, research, advocacy, and policymaking. To compensate for this growth, genetic counseling training programs have increased in number in the US and globally. Alongside the expansion of master’s level genetic counseling programs, there has been growth in continuing education and advanced training for genetic counselors to ensure they are prepared for the rapid progression of genomic technologies, genetic testing, and the development of targeted therapies. Efforts have also been made to increase diversity in the profession to better represent the patient population. This growth is expected to continue as genetic research progresses, telemedicine expands, new treatment applications emerge, and healthcare systems increasingly recognize the importance of genetic counseling in managing health.
This Special Issue invites original research manuscripts, commentaries, and reviews addressing genetic counselors' roles, growth, and specialization internationally. The guest editor hopes that this Special Issue will allow readers to appreciate the diversity of genetic counseling roles and the profession's growth.
Dr. Kathleen D. Valverde
Prof. Deb A. Duquette
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic and genomic counseling
- genetic education
- genetic testing
- bioethics
- genetic research
- genetic services
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