Greenwood Genetic Center

Nicole Johnston, RN, represented GGC at a #WorldFragileXDay event at the SC statehouse this week. Joining many other healthcare professionals, families, and advocates, Nicole shared GGC's involvement in genetics care, clinical trials, and support services for families impacted by Fragile X syndrome. #fragilexawareness

GGC was delighted to welcome SC Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary, Ashely Teasdel; Director of Business Services, Chantal Fryer; and Deputy Director of Business Services, Julie Kunkle for a tour of GGC this morning and to discuss the growing life sciences industry in South Carolina! SCbio VisionGreenwood

GGC is looking for an instructor to share their love of genetics with students across SC (plus you get to ride around on the Gene Machine!) See details and apply here - https://lnkd.in/eQsv3rX4

GGC patient, Michael Thames, and his wife, Caitlin, are grateful to GGC and especially our PA, Laura Buch, for the exceptional care they receive. Thanks to this lovely couple for sharing their GGC story! "There are a lot of unknowns when your partner has a chronic genetic condition which can be incredibly overwhelming and scary at times. Fortunately, the medical care provided by Greenwood Genetic Center is not something I have to worry about. Not only is the treatment team committed to keeping up with the latest research and treatment for the most effective outcomes, but I know that they truly care about my husband and his well-being. While everyone on my husband’s treatment team is wonderful, I want to honor Laura Buch. I have never met a healthcare provider as compassionate, supportive, attentive, and responsive as Laura Buch. Laura goes above and beyond her job description. She is always available to answer questions, ease my concerns, and read new research articles my husband sends her. Every patient deserves to receive the quality of care Laura provides, but not everyone is as lucky. I am so immensely grateful that my husband is cared for by Laura and the Greenwood Genetic Center."

Did you catch GGC on Fox Carolina News yesterday? Great piece about Project Hope Foundation, Inc. joining the GGC Partnership Campus! 🧬🧩 https://lnkd.in/e4CqGmFn

Congratulations to GGC's Dr. Mike Lyons who has been named the Ravenel Boykin Curry Chair in Translational Genomics and Therapeutics! Dr. Lyons will be leading the Center's Precision Medicine Initiative to advance diagnoses and therapies for all patients. 🧬🪑

On this #FragileXAwareness Day, meet Sam and his mom, Robin. GGC has been an integral part of Sam's journey since he was diagnosed as a toddler. See how GGC has supported this amazing family along the way, and how his family's research participation is paving the way for new treatments...

GGC's Education Division and the Medical University of South Carolina cohosted a very successful Mobile Lab Coalition conference this week in Charleston! STEM teams from around the US shared best practices and ideas and had a great time in the SC Lowcountry! Special shout-out to MLC board member, GGC's Ashley LaVerdure, for her hard work and planning! 🧬🚌👩🏻🔬🐟

GGC’s Dr. Carrie Buchanan is leading a webinar on anxiety in Fragile X syndrome on Monday, July 22 (#FragileXAwareness Day). For details and registration, visit https://lnkd.in/e9KuyrRH

GGC is thrilled to be part of a study with Clemson University Bioengineering and Circa Biosciences to develop a simple and quick urine test as a noninvasive way to monitor blood Phe levels for patients with PKU! The latest findings of this research are being presented this week at the National PKU Alliance conference in Virginia. 🧬