# Preparing Genetic Counselors for Genomic Medicine Research

> **NIH NIH T32** · DUKE UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $124,639

## Abstract

Summary
Genetic counselors (GCs) are increasingly in demand as valued members of genomic medicine research
teams. However, holistic training for GCs that incorporates education in genetics and genomics and
experiences in clinical practice are limited, and learning opportunities devoted to research, and research
opportunities for GCs specific to genomic medicine are rare. As research into genomic medicine expands
across clinical specialties and in different settings (academia, industry, government), the need for more GCs in
research will continue to grow. Genomic medicine research spans a wide range including clinical discovery
and validation, implementation science, health services research, and ethical/legal/social implications (ELSI).
We will leverage our existing T32 Post-doctoral Program in Genomic Medicine Research to address these
gaps for GCs and to provide them with a training opportunity to acquire or boost their knowledge and
experience in genomic medicine research. Specifically we will utilize the organization and research programs
in our successful post-doctoral genomic medicine T32 training program and will incorporate many features
including didactic learning, research, and career development for GCs. The goals of the training program are
to impart trainees with specific knowledge and skills in genomic medicine research, and to further development
of trainees to become effective members of a research team. Metrics of success will include attainment of a
position in a research setting, pursuit of further training towards a research position, publications, and inclusion
as key personnel on grant proposals. We are extraordinarily well-positioned to immediately expand our
program to include GCs to prepare the next generation of researchers in genomic medicine.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10156714
- **Project number:** 3T32HG008955-04S1
- **Recipient organization:** DUKE UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** GEOFFREY S GINSBURG
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $124,639
- **Award type:** 3
- **Project period:** 2017-06-14 → 2022-05-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10156714

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10156714, Preparing Genetic Counselors for Genomic Medicine Research (3T32HG008955-04S1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10156714. Licensed CC0.

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