The Gene SceneA Family Affair: GGC families play crucial role in ‘Race the Helix’Jeremy, Dianna, and Levi Puskas at Race the Helix-Upstate It was December 3, Phenylketonuria (PKU) Awareness Day, in 2018 when…Read More
The Gene SceneAnswers for EmilyGGC’s clinicians and researchers team up with international collaborators to find a long-awaited answer for Emily and her family… Like…Read More
The Gene SceneBreaking the Mold for Advanced Practice ProvidersGGC develops one of the first genetics training programs for advanced practice providers Justin Suarez, PA With a significant nationwide…Read More
The Gene SceneChanging Lives, One Drop at a TimeCompassion Fuels Dr. Francyne Kubaski’s Mission to Advance Newborn Screening At GGC, science and compassion go hand in hand—and few…Read More
The Gene SceneDYLAN’S LAW’ REALIZED: South Carolina Begins Krabbe Disease ScreeningIn 2019, SC Governor Henry McMaster visited GGC to sign Dylan’s Law, legislation that would add Krabbe disease to the…Read More
The Gene SceneFive Decades of DedicationJane Dean, RN, marks 50 years at the Greenwood Genetic Center This December marks an extraordinary milestone for GGC’s Jane…Read More
The Gene SceneFocused on Solving the Toughest CasesInnovation and persistence bring hope in rare disease diagnosis When families arrive at GGC after years of unanswered questions, they…Read More
The Gene SceneFragile X SyndromeWhat is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability…Read More
The Gene SceneGenetic Assistants: A new clinical roleWith a nationwide shortage of clinical geneticists and genetic counselors, clinics must get creative to manage the demand for genetic…Read More
The Gene SceneGGC and collaborators identify new genetic cause for polycystic genetic kidney diseaseAt age 11, Aaron Ritz woke up with side pain. His pediatrician sent him to the hospital where he was…Read More
