Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy

Genetically Speaking
01/07/2024 24 min Temporada 4 Episodio 17
Cultural Brokers in Genomic Healthcare and Advocacy

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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. 

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