Speaker's Bureau

Speaker's Bureau

GGC’s Division of Education is pleased to provide guest speakers to visit your classroom (middle or high school), civic or faith-based organization, museum, library or other adult gathering. A list of available topics is provided below, though we are happy to customize a presentation specifically to your group’s needs.

Contact Leta Tribble, PhD at [email protected] or (864) 943-4170 for more information or to schedule a presentation.

  • Introduction to the Greenwood Genetic Center
  • Introduction to Human Genetics 101
  • Preventable Birth Defects
  • Introduction to Medical Genetics
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Genetic Counseling and Other Careers in Genetics
  • Family History and Pedigree Construction
  • Genetic Testing: Diagnostic Techniques and Ethical Issues
  • Neural Tube Defects: The Folic Acid Story

Meet Ella

We will remember February 26th for the rest of our lives. On that day, we received the call from the Greenwood Genetic Center that they had discovered our daughter, Ella Marie, has Kleefstra syndrome. Very early on, my wife, Kelly, observed Ella being delayed in some of her milestones. Kelly monitored Ella’s progression and sought out testing in an effort to get Ella some assistance. Along the way, we were sent to GGC and met with Dr. Roger St...

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