The Gene Scene
Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns!
Gaining Real World, Hands-On Experience Each summer GGC welcomes several undergraduate students who are looking for real-world experience to explore…
The Gene Scene
Read More
The Gene Scene
Focused on Solving the Toughest Cases
Innovation and persistence bring hope in rare disease diagnosis When families arrive at GGC after years of unanswered questions, they…
The Gene Scene
Riley’s Path to Genetics
Finding Purpose from Perspective For Greenwood Genetic Center intern Riley Crawford, the path to a career in genetics isn’t just…
The Gene Scene
SC Innovation Awareness Month
April is South Carolina Innovation Awareness Month—a time to recognize the ideas and advancements shaping the future across our state.…
The Gene Scene
Precision Medicine: GGC’s Four As – ACTION
The Final Pillar of GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative: ACTION As we’ve explored in previous posts, the Greenwood Genetic Center’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) is designed to address the many…
The Gene Scene
Changing Lives, One Drop at a Time
Compassion Fuels Dr. Francyne Kubaski’s Mission to Advance Newborn Screening At GGC, science and compassion go hand in hand—and few…
The Gene Scene
Five Decades of Dedication
Jane Dean, RN, marks 50 years at the Greenwood Genetic Center This December marks an extraordinary milestone for GGC’s Jane…
The Gene Scene
Precision Medicine: GGC’s Four As – ANSWERS
Precision Medicine at GGC: Finding Answers for Patients Through the Genomic Discovery Program GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative is built upon…
The Gene Scene
Precision Medicine: GGC’s Four As – ANALYSIS
Unlocking Answers in the Genome: Why Precision Medicine Matters GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative consists of four distinct, yet cohesive pillars…
The Gene Scene
Precision Medicine: GGC’s Four As – ACCESS
Patients with rare genetic disorders have historically dealt with many challenges including long wait times to be seen, costly tests,…
The Gene Scene
Breaking the Mold for Advanced Practice Providers
GGC develops one of the first genetics training programs for advanced practice providers Justin Suarez, PA With a significant nationwide…
The Gene Scene
GGC Summer Internships Offer Valuable Practical Experience in Medical Genetics
Each summer GGC welcomes several undergraduate students who are looking for real-world experience and are exploring careers in the field…
The Gene Scene
Then and Now: Year in Review
Well, 2024 is coming to a close, as are our 50th anniversary celebrations. With every new year there is a…
The Gene Scene
Then & Now: Rare Disease
As we celebrate GGC’s 50th anniversary, we will publish monthly ‘Then & Now’ blog posts throughout 2024. Follow along with…
The Gene Scene
Then and Now: How did Greenwood become home to GGC?
As you know marketing is more my speed. I leave the variant interpretation, genetic counseling, and research to others –…
The Gene Scene
GGC Partnership Campus
Innovation and healthcare exist side by side at the Greenwood Genetic Center Partnership Campus. The Partnership Campus is dedicated to…
The Gene Scene
Then and Now: Biochemical Lab
I have a confession. I work at the Greenwood Genetic Center, but I do not have a background in science;…
The Gene Scene
Lysosomal Storage Disorders: Gaucher and Fabry Disease
There are thousands of known genetic disorders, and the faculty and staff of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) have provided…
The Gene Scene
Then and Now: Administration
As we celebrate GGC’s 50th anniversary, we will publish monthly ‘Then & Now’ blog posts throughout 2024. Follow along with…
The Gene Scene
Fragile X Syndrome
What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual and developmental disability…