Welcome to the MNGCA!

Welcome to the Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association! MNGCA is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2007 and became a working chapter of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) in 2009. We are made up of genetic counselors and genetic counseling graduate students from across the state of Minnesota. We estimate that there are approximately 75 genetic counselors currently in Minnesota. Most are members of MNGCA and NSGC. Read more...

Board of Directors

Chair: Barb Kunz (2011-2012)

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Vice-Chair: Denise Marty (2012-2013)

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Secretary: Katie Baker-Lange (2011-2012)

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Treasurer: Vickie Matthias Hagen (2012/2013)

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MNGCA in the News

05.10.2012 Matt Bower Interviewed on KSTP regarding "Minnesotans Weigh Pros and Cons of Breakthrough Genetic Testing Technology" | Click Here

Congratulations to Bonnie LeRoy, recipient of the 2011-2012 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education | LINK | PDF

03.14.2012 | Interview: Colon Cancer and Genetics | OLTV19 | Click Here

12.06.2011 Why you need to record family health history | KARE11 | Click Here

Reasons for Genetic Counseling

New Member Application & Membership Renewal

Attention Genetic Counselors: To read about the benefits of membership in the MNGCA, click here!

(New members joining MNGCA and current members looking to renew their membership use the form located here.)

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Public Events Calendar

6 Jun 2012

Minnesota Cancer Alliance | The Landscape of Change: Charting opportunities for chronic disease prevention and management in Health Reform 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Join us for a day and a half meeting with our chronic disease partners. We will showcase Minnesota’s health reform activities and equip you to chart your course through the changing...
11 Jul 2012

BRCA Information and Support Group: Family & Friends Event - BRCA in Men 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and the impact of high risk on individuals and families....
12 Sep 2012

BRCA Information and Support Group: Selected Topic 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and the impact of high risk on individuals and families....
3 Oct 2012

BRCA Information and Support Group: Open Discussion 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and the impact of high risk on individuals and families....
7 Nov 2012

BRCA Information and Support Group: Selected Topic 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and the impact of high risk on individuals and families....
5 Dec 2012

BRCA Information and Support Group: Open Discussion 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM
People with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations face complex emotional challenges and complicated medical decisions due to high cancer risks and the impact of high risk on individuals and families....

6 Jun - 12 Sep

3 Oct - 5 Dec

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