🧬 Pre-GC Hub — Events Calendar

Virtual events, webinars, and sessions for pre-GC students. All times listed in ET (Eastern Time). Last updated: May 26, 2026.

May 2026
28
May
PGRN 2nd Annual Virtual Pharmacogenomics Residency Showcase
2nd Annual Pharmacogenomics Residency Showcase free
Pharmacogenomics Global Research Network · May 28 · 12–2pm ET · Industry
Innovative research from 2025–2026 PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy residents. Research presentations and networking with clinicians advancing precision medicine.
June 2026
3
Jun
Previvor Perspectives Webinar Series
Family Communication & Genetic Risk free
Previvor Perspectives · Jun 3 · 10am CT / 11am ET · Deborah Cragun, PhD, CGC & panelists · Advocacy
Helping families with hereditary cancer risk navigate conversations. Panelists: Sara Kavanaugh, Dr. Marleah Dean Kruzel, Kathy Baker. Submit questions at registration.
3
Jun
Ambry Genetics EducateNext Webinar Series
How Ordering Practices Impact Insurance Coverage free
Ambry Genetics · Jun 3 · 1pm ET · Marissa Russell, MS, LGC & Gregory Nogle · Industry
Actionable strategies to boost patient access and navigate complex medical policies. Covers the genetic testing ecosystem and insurance coverage. 1 CEU / 1 PACE unit.
4
Jun
Xtalks Webinar
How Genomic Data Improves Drug Development Timelines and Success free
Xtalks · Jun 4 · 1pm ET / 10am PT · 60 min · Industry
Genomic data applications across biotech, clinical trials, drug discovery & development, life science, and pharma to improve timelines and outcomes.
5
Jun
OAGC PPPI Webinar Series
Trans Inclusivity in Genetic Counseling free
Ohio Association of Genetic Counselors · Jun 5 · 12–1pm ET · Kai Blumen, MS, CGC · Professional Assoc.
Second installment of the OAGC Public Policy & Professional Issues Committee 2026 Webinar Series. Register via Eventbrite.
10
Jun
Golden Helix Webcast
Modernized ACMG and Cancer Variant Classification: Implementing the Latest ClinGen Guidance free
Golden Helix · Jun 10 · 12pm ET · Gabe Rudy, VP Product & Engineering · Industry
ACMG framework evolution, ClinGen specifications for variant interpretation, and VarSeq/VSClinical implementation.
10
Jun
Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium
AFTX-201: A Next-Generation, One-Time Genetic Medicine for BAG3 DCM free
GCAC · Jun 10 · 6–7pm ET · Hideo Makimura, MD PhD & Arvind Bhimaraj, MD · Advocacy
Overview of the UPBEAT trial for BAG3-related DCM. For patients, families, and clinicians. Q&A included.
Hereditary Live recurring
Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes — Case Discussion free
Cleveland Clinic & CGA-IGC · 6pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Interdisciplinary, multi-institutional case-based virtual event. Schedule: Feb 12, Jun 11, Dec 10 at 6pm ET; Apr 15 & Aug 12 at 12pm ET. Register individually per date at ddicme.com/event/hereditary-live-15/
16
Jun
Making the Most of the Next Six Months: Optimizing Your GC Program Application free
UPenn / Arcadia MSGC Program · 7pm ET · Masters Students
Virtual information session for prospective students.
17
Jun
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
July 2026
9
Jul
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Hereditary Cancer free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Emily Millare, MS, CGC. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
22
Jul
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
28
Jul
GenomeConnect Online Webinars
How to Read a Genetic Test Report free
GenomeConnect (ClinGen Patient Portal) · 12:30pm ET · Academia
Speaker: Alexis Morgan (GenomeConnect). One registration link covers both dates: Apr 28 (Precision Therapeutics) & Jul 28 (How to Read a Genetic Test Report, this session).
August 2026
14
Aug
Baylor College of Medicine GC Program
Genetic Counseling Career Interest Workshop
BCM School of Health Professions · August 14 · 9am–1:30pm CT / 10am–2:30pm ET · Academia
Half-day interactive workshop for prospective GC students. Includes pedigree workshop and career exploration activities. Check BCM site for 2026 date and registration.
5
Aug
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
12
Aug
Hereditary Live recurring
Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes — Case Discussion free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Cleveland Clinic & CGA-IGC presenters. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
September 2026
2
Sep
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
10
Sep
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Genetics and Kidney Disease free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Jessica Lopez, MS, CGC. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
October 2026
7
Oct
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
November 2026
4
Nov
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
12
Nov
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Newborn Screening in South Carolina free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Laura Pickler, PA-C. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
December 2026
10
Dec
Hereditary Live recurring
Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes — Case Discussion free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 6pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Cleveland Clinic & CGA-IGC presenters. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
January 2027
14
Jan
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Neural Tube Defects free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Nikhil Sahajpal, PhD. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
March 2027
11
Mar
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Prenatal Genetics free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Alex Finley, MS, CGC. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1). Register at ggc.org/providers/
May 2027
19
May
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · 2–3pm ET · No RSVP · Academia
Zoom ID: 992 3188 7220 · Passcode: 485803. Dates: May 20, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
🕐 Past — May 2026 (Early) tap to expand

These events have already taken place. Links may still be useful for recordings or future registrations.

13
May
Variant Scientist Network
My Most Challenging Variant free
Variant Scientist Network · May 13 · 12pm ET · Professional Assoc.
Variant scientists share real-world challenging cases and creative strategies for working through them.
13
May
ASHG Journal Club recurring
ASHG Virtual Journal Club free
American Society of Human Genetics · May 13 · Professional Assoc.
Monthly ASHG journal club discussing recent papers in human genetics and genomics.
14
May
GGC & MUSC Medical Genetics Project ECHO recurring
Genomic Sequencing for Neurodevelopmental Disorders & Autism free
Greenwood Genetic Center & MUSC · May 14 · 12pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Speaker: Wesley Patterson, PhD, MSPA, PA-C. Free CME (1.0 AMA PRA Cat. 1).
19
May
Quest Diagnostics Webinar
Practical Applications of Pharmacogenomics to Improve Patient Outcomes free
Quest Diagnostics · May 19 · 12pm ET · Kathleen O’Brien, MS, DABMG, CGC & Mark Kruzel, MD, MBA · Industry
PGx applications including a DPYD gene case study.
20
May
UW-Madison GC Program Office Hours recurring
UW-Madison GC Program — Virtual Office Hours free
UW School of Medicine & Public Health · May 20 · 2–3pm ET · Academia
Next dates: Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 5, Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, 2026; May 19, 2027.
21
May
The Genomics Revolution
AI in Human Genetics: Where It Helps, Where It Doesn’t & What Really Matters free
The Genomics Revolution · May 21 · 9am ET · General Topic
AI applications in human genetics — what works, what doesn’t, what matters most.
21
May
MGH IHP Annual Genetic Counseling Conference
Strategies for Making a Difference, Part 2
MGH Institute of Health Professions · May 21 · Hybrid · Academia
Hybrid conference for GC students and prospective students. Topics: inclusive learning, genetic data privacy, prenatal WGS ethics.
21
May
Ambry Genetics EducateNext Webinar Series
From Alternative to Essential: How “Non-Traditional” Service Delivery Models Promote Equity free
Ambry Genetics · May 21 · 2pm ET · Allison Wong, MS, CGC & Setareh Zandi, MS, CGC · Industry
Telehealth, embedded GC, and community-based models for equitable access. 1 CEU / 1 PACE unit.
5
May
Variant Effects Seminar Series
Predictive Models of Variant Effects & Deep Mutational Scanning free
varianteffect.org · May 5 · 12–1pm ET · Academia
Thea Schulze (Joe Greener Lab) & Jerome Freudenberg (Pimentel Lab).
5
May
PLUGS Webinar Series
Bridging the Gap: Advancing Coverage Through PLUGS Policy and Payer Engagement free
Seattle Children's · PLUGS · May 5 · 11am PT / 2pm ET · Industry
Speaker: Jessie Conta. PACE credits via meganh@medtraining.org.
6
May
Ambry Genetics EducateNext
Counseling About Changes and Consent in Direct-to-Consumer Testing free
Ambry Genetics · May 6 · 1pm ET · Scott M. Weissman, MS, CGC · Industry
DTC testing counseling considerations. 1 CEU / 1 PACE unit.
8
May
ICHG 2027 Lead-Up Webinar Series
DNA in Public Health Screening Programs free
15th International Congress of Human Genetics · May 8 · Martina Cornel, MD PhD · Academia
First in the ICHG 2027 lead-up series. On-demand for 2 months after.
🕐 Past — Late April 2026 tap to expand

These events have already taken place. Links may still be useful for recordings or future registrations.

28
Apr
GenomeConnect Online Webinars
Precision Therapeutics for Genetic Conditions free
GenomeConnect (ClinGen Patient Portal) · Apr 28 · 1pm ET · Academia
Speaker: Rebecca Smith, The Jackson Laboratory. Jul 28 session still upcoming.
29
Apr
The State of Multiomics & NGS Virtual Summit free
GEN / Illumina · Apr 29 · Industry
Annual GEN virtual summit on multiomics, NGS, spatial biology, and precision medicine.
29
Apr
MyCP Webinar Series
Should Everyone Get Genetic Testing? Genetic Causes of CP free
CP Research Network · Apr 29 · Advocacy
Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan & Rachel Hopper on genetic testing for CP.
29
Apr
UDNF Undiagnosed Day free
Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation · Apr 29 · Advocacy
Annual awareness event for undiagnosed diseases.
30
Apr
Exploring Expanding Landscapes: Systems and Narrative Therapy for Genetic Counselling Practice free
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors · Apr 30 · Professional Assoc.
Rhona MacLeod and Mariangels Ferrer-Duch. CEC/CEU credits available.
30
Apr
NYSGTF Virtual Networking Event free
New York State Genetics Task Force · Apr 30 · Virtual Networking
Open to students, trainees, early-career professionals, and practitioners in genetics across New York.
🕐 Past — April 2026 tap to expand

These events have already taken place. Links may still be useful for recordings or future registrations.

20
Apr
UConn GC Capstone Series
Detection Without Direction: Prenatal Provider Awareness & Cell-Free DNA Results Suggestive of Maternal Malignancy free
UConn ISG · 10–11am EDT · Amanda Mueller, BS · Masters Students
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.
21
Apr
Discover Together Workshop Series
Turning Genetic Data into Community Impact — Workshop #2 free
GeneDx · 12–1pm ET · Industry
Speakers: Gay Grossman, Jess Hess, Leanne Owens.
21
Apr
Scaling Pharmacogenomics in Clinical Practice free
ACMG Education · 3pm ET · R. Rodney Howell Symposium · Professional Assoc.
Key insights from the 2026 ACMG Annual Meeting on pharmacogenomics implementation.
21
Apr
The SNPPET Innovation Exchange
Rapid WGS in the NICU & Cancer Genetics in Primary Care free
The SNPPET · 11am ET · Professional Assoc.
Callan Russell (Northside Hospital) on rapid WGS in the NICU; Vivian Pan (University of Illinois Chicago) on integrating cancer genetics into primary care.
22
Apr
Precision Medicine in Cardiomyopathy: Why Genetic Testing Matters More Than Ever free
Blueprint Genetics · April 22 · Industry
Webinar on the role of genetic testing in cardiomyopathy and precision medicine approaches.
22
Apr
Building Business Cases for Genomics free
Zoom Webinar · 12–1pm EDT · Registration required · Industry
Webinar on building institutional business cases for genomics programs.
24
Apr
Spring 2026 NCMGA Meeting — Virtual free for students
NC Medical Genetics Assoc. · 8:30am–4pm EDT · Professional Assoc.
⚠️ Save your Square payment confirmation email — that's how you get the Zoom link.
24
Apr
Transforming Rare Disease Research: Hope and Impact free
CIRM · Global Genes · 1–2pm ET · Hospital / Clinic
Explores recent advances in cell and gene therapy for rare diseases. Features CIRM Science Officers and a patient participant.
8
Apr
NSGC Lab & Industry SIG
Navigate Your Next Step: A Job Search Skill Sprint free
NSGC Lab & Industry SIG · 6–7:30pm ET · Professional Assoc.
If you missed it, use the RSVP link to note interest in future events.
8
Apr
Genetic Testing in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Care free
Ambry Genetics · 1pm ET · 1 hr · Industry
Pediatric NPs and a GC from USC/Greenwood co-presenting. No CEU.
9
Apr
Job Search Strategies for International GC Students free
NSGC International SIG · 7:30pm EST · Professional Assoc.
Zoom link goes directly — no registration noted on the flyer.
10
Apr
ELSI Friday Forum recurring
Ancient DNA Research: Ethics & Community Responsibility free
CERA/ELSIhub · 12–1pm EDT · Academia
Monthly forum on ethical, legal & social implications in genetics research.
10
Apr
SC RDAC Quarterly Meeting recurring
SC Rare Disease Advisory Council — April Quarterly free
MUSC SC RDAC · 9am ET · Virtual (Teams) · Government
Open to the public via the Teams link.
14
Apr
UConn GC Capstone Series
Empowering Special Educators Through Genetics free
UConn ISG · 1–2pm EDT · Christianne Senechal, MS · Masters Students
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.
15
Apr
UConn GC Capstone Series
Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening Programs free
UConn ISG · 3–4pm EDT · Natalie Zaba, BA · Masters Students
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.
16
Apr
Columbia University Virtual Genetics & Genomics Grand Rounds
Circulating Cell-Free DNA Innovations: Non-invasive Prenatal Screening to Non-invasive Cancer Screening free
Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 4–5pm ET · Aishwarya Arjunan, CGC · Academia
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.
16
Apr
UConn GC Capstone Series
Postmortem Genetic Testing: A Guide for GCs free
UConn ISG · 2–3pm EDT · Maggie Drohen · Masters Students
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.
16
Apr
Project ECHO recurring
Ordering Genetic Tests: A Practical Guide for Clinicians free
Project ECHO · 1pm ET · 3rd Thursday monthly · Hospital / Clinic
Recurring monthly series — different topics each session.
17
Apr
UConn GC Capstone Series
NIPT Result Disclosure: Patient & Demographic Factors free
UConn ISG · 1:30–2:30pm EDT · Fiona Maloney, BS · Masters Students
No registration required — link goes directly to Zoom.