Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor

The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire is hiring a Research Assistant Professor with specific expertise in one or more of the following health professions  – Audiology, Family, Genetics, Health Administration, Medicine/Pediatrics, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Public Health Policy, Social Work, Speech-Language Pathology, Special Education/Education –  and demonstrated skills in planning, coordination, and administration of federally-funded projects serving children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, genetic conditions, and other special health care needs.

IOD employees engage in meaningful work that advances individuals and communities impacted by disability. We’re looking for passionate, driven people to join our team. The IOD is an equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action employer that is committed to creating a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workplace.

For details on the position please visit this link: https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/50587

Applications received by 5:00pm on August 22, 2022 will receive priority review. 

Connecticut Genetic Counselors’ Association Annual Conference – October 14, 2022

Connecticut Genetic Counselors’ Association Annual Conference

Friday, 10/14/2022
1pm-5pm EST
Social hour to follow
Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington CT 06032
Modality: In-person

1:00pm-1:15pm – Introductions and Welcome (CTGCA)
1:15pm-2pm – Gaps and Future Directions in Cutting-Edge Genomics: The crucial role of PRS in precision risk assessment
2pm-2:45pm- Inclusivity in Practice: Serving LGBTQIA+ Populations
2:45pm-3:30pm- Networking event, Meet the CTGCA BOD, Sponsors and Collaborators
3:30pm-4:15pm- Roe v. Wade Panel Discussion: Implications for Practicing in a Safe Harbor State
4:15pm-5:00pm- Professional Issues Panel: Current Challenges and Practices with Billing and Credentialing
5:00pm- Closing remarks
5:00pm-6:00pm- Social hour 

*Category 1 CEU application pending with NGSC for 3 contact hours 

Register


https://ctgca.org/

NERGN’s Free Telegenetics Training – March 15 or March 31, 2022

Recently I sent a Save the Date for NERGN’s free telegenetics training on either March 15th or 31st (choose one). You may now sign up! The course is designed for genetic counselors, genetic counseling students, or others in your practice. We may, though, have space for other folks who are interested.

You’ll find the link to sign up for training on the flyer. At the website, “Apply for Training” (free to you) to get access to the pre-workshop modules.

Let me know if you have any questions. We’re grateful to the Western States Regional Genetics Network for providing their expertise!

Diagnosing Gaucher Disease: Were you expecting leukemia? What’s behind your patient’s hematologic abnormalities? – October 20, 2021

Sanofi Genzyme sponsors an online presentation by Dr. Pramod Mistry about the diagnosis of Gaucher disease on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:30 PM ET.

Please join us to learn more about the path to diagnosing Gaucher disease, a progressive genetic disease that commonly mimics the signs and symptoms of many hematologic malignancies.  You can attend this special presentation for healthcare professionals from the convenience of your computer or any device with an internet connection.  The speaker will be accompanied by a patient speaker who will share their experience with Gaucher disease.

For questions, contact:  [email protected]

To register, click here.

 

Short Course: Organic Acidemias – starts June 14, 2021

Supported by an educational grant from Recordati Rare Disease and presented by VMP Genetics and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.

This online short course is spread out over two weeks to accommodate a full-time working schedule. It includes a mix of learning experiences – six short live sessions (with a choice of 9:00am or 5:00pm ET), brief pre-recorded video seminars to review when convenient, and homework exercises. The curriculum also includes a live patient presentation and a special session addressing the role of the non-physician in patient diagnosis/management. The duration of the course allows a comprehensive review of the topic and the opportunity to apply the learned principles to several clinical situations.

The course targets primarily (but not exclusively) advanced practice providers and clinicians who:

  • have a science background
  • have had no/limited formal training in genetic metabolic disease
  • are interested, or are involved, in the diagnosis/management of patients with inborn errors of metabolism

Nurses/nurse practitioners, physician assistants, genetic counselors, and dietitians, and their trainees, are especially welcome, but physician, research, and corporate applicants are invited to participate as well.

FACULTY

  • Mark Korson, MD
  • Lynne Wolfe, MS, CRNP, BC
  • Patient-teacher(s), to be announced

Approved for
4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
4.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits
4.0 ANCC Contact Hours/4.0 Credits for Dietitians

$75 – APPs, GCs and MD trainees
$150 – practicing physicians
$250 – corporate applicants

For more details, schedule, and registration, click here.

Rare Disease Day – February 28, 2021

Rare Disease Day  rdd logo

Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of Rare Disease Day is to raise awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. The campaign targets primarily the general public and also seeks to raise awareness amongst policy makers, public authorities, industry representatives, researchers, health professionals and anyone who has a genuine interest in rare diseases. Explore the Rare Disease Day website to learn more.

For information regarding events in the United States, click here.

For information regarding events worldwide, click here.