Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy

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Genetically Speaking

ASHG Digital Programs

45 episodes

2 months ago

Brought to you by the American Society of Human Genetics, featuring those who work in human genetics and genomics research and more.

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Brought to you by the American Society of Human Genetics, featuring those who work in human genetics and genomics research and more.

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Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy

Genetically Speaking

24 minutes

1 year ago

Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy

In this final episode of Season 3, host Eli Roberson, PhD, interviews Michelle Takemoto, MS, CGC, a genetic counselor based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Michelle discusses her career journey, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion in genetic counseling. She shares her experience founding the Minority Genetic Professionals Network and later establishing the Alliance for Genomic Justice. The conversation explores the importance of diversity in the genetic workforce, the need for cultural representation in genetic counseling, and efforts to promote equity in genomic healthcare.