Bassett, Lori

Director of Communications

Bassett, Lori

Following several years in clinical practice as a prenatal, pediatric and cancer genetic counselor, Lori joined the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2007 as a marketing and public relations representative for the diagnostic laboratory. In 2010 she assumed the position of Head of the Center’s Office of Communications and was named as Director of Communications in 2020. She works closely with all divisions of GGC to promote the activities of the Center. Lori is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

Contact Information

Office (864) 388-1061
[email protected]

Education

  • B.S., Biology, Furman University, 1996
  • M.S., Genetic Counseling, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 1998
Mother and son

A Rare Beauty

The lobby of the JC Self Research Institute at GGC was transformed into a garden – of sorts. The art exhibit titled ‘Rare Roses’ consisted of 12 paintings that depict real roses with genetic variations. The series was created by Nicole Shannon, an artist from Greenville. Nicole was inspired by her son, who has a rare genetic disorder, and other individuals with genetic differences. Quinn, now 4, was born with a myriad of health issues and ...

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