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GCR Connect is a network for genetic counsellors in research across Australasia. GCR Connect offers peer support, resources, and a space to discuss research-specific challenges. Endorsed by HGSA & supported by ASGC.
🎉 Join us this Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day for the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase!

Hosted by ASGC & GCR Connect, this event is dedicated to highlighting the incredible research being led by GCs.

📅 Thursday, 13 November 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM AEDT
📍 Online (registration required)
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 AM
🚨 Reminder: Abstracts due soon! 🚨
Submit by 5pm Fri 10 Oct for the chance to present at the GCR Connect End of Year Showcase 🎤 (Thurs 13 Nov).

Top abstract wins $100 prize 🏆
📩 Send your abstract (≤250 words) to Kirsten Boggs

For more information see the ASGC newsletter
October 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
A wonderful first session on Genetic Counselling research led by Dr Heather Zierhut and interactive activity using the FOCUS framework to address our goals. What a way to kick off the ASGC SIG day and 48th HGSA ASM!
August 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🎉 The provisional program for the International Meeting of the Psychosocial Aspects of Hereditary Cancer (IMPAHC) is now live!

🗓 25–26 August
📍 Kingscliff, NSW

Keynote speakers: A/Prof Stephanie Archer (University of Cambridge) & Dr Katianne Sharp (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)
June 24, 2025 at 1:27 AM
📢 Are you a genetic counsellor doing a PhD—or thinking about one?
The GC-PhD peer support group (of the GCR Connect Committee) is hosting a professional development workshop on Thurs 14 Aug, 2–4pm, at the Garvan Institute, Sydney. 🧬 #GeneticCounselling #PhD

EOI: forms.office.com/r/0v5r1uaZrP
June 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM