#369 Grant Funding for Genetic Counselors: Advice from a $20M Awardee

#369 Grant Funding for Genetic Counselors: Advice from a $20M Awardee

Published on Nov 28
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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
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<p>What would you do if you had millions of dollars in funding to transform the future of genetic counseling? Few in our field have successfully taken on that challenge, and Dr. Kathleen Valverde is one of them; she has secured two groundbreaking grants totaling almost $20 MILLION. We sat down with her in-person for this episode to hear her advice on acquiring grant funding and the profound impact it can have on advancing our profession. </p>   Episode Topics Discussed: <ul> <li style="font-weight:400;">Kathy's Motivation and Background<ul> <li style="font-weight:400;">Kathy's role as a program director and her journey in genetic counseling.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The importance of scholarships and funding for diverse backgrounds.</li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight:400;">Grant Funding and Impact<ul> <li style="font-weight:400;">Details of the grants from the Warren Alpert Foundation.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">The impact of these grants on genetic counseling edu...