{"id":1472,"date":"2018-01-23T21:26:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-23T21:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcchrtpgg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1399"},"modified":"2025-09-16T19:47:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T19:47:30","slug":"genome-canadas-lsarp-competition-supporting-gencounsel-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcchr.ca\/tgrc\/2018\/01\/23\/genome-canadas-lsarp-competition-supporting-gencounsel-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Genome Canada’s LSARP Competition supporting GenCOUNSEL project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Genome Canada<\/a>\u2019s 2017 Large-Scale Applied Research Project (LSARP) Competition will support six innovative projects led or co-led by investigators at BC Children\u2019s Hospital, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, including:<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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GenCOUNSEL: Optimization of genetic counselling for clinical implementation of genome-wide sequencing<\/h2>

\u201cFor patients with rare, unexplained disorders and their families, genome-wide sequencing (GWS) can provide much-needed answers but it can also raise a lot of questions. Families need clinical expertise and emotional support to make informed decisions. Genetic counsellors are specialist health care providers with the expertise to lead the integration of genomics into patient care across all areas of medicine,\u201d said Dr.\u00a0Alison M. Elliott<\/a>, Board certified genetic counsellor and Investigator, BC Children\u2019s Hospital; Project Lead, CAUSES Clinic and RAPIDOMICS; Associate Member, Women\u2019s Health Research Institute; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\u201cOur project, GenCOUNSEL, will result in increased access, patient satisfaction and cost-efficiency through provision of effective and professional genetic counselling for all Canadians who need it.\u201d\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/blockquote>\n\t

\n\t\t– Dr. Alison Elliott\t<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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GWS, a powerful genetic test that analyzes a person\u2019s entire genetic make-up to diagnose the cause of genetic disorders will soon be available in Canada. GWS can provide patients with valuable information about their health, but it can generate complex results that are difficult for non-expert health providers to interpret and can reveal disorders or disease risk unrelated to the original reason for testing.<\/p>

Genetic Counsellors represent the \u201cfront line\u201d of medical genetics and their expertise will be particularly vital to families receiving GWS. By providing education, emotional and decisional support to patients and families and guiding them to make informed decisions regarding genetic testing, genetic counsellors help prevent inappropriate decision making that can have devastating health and\/or emotional consequences. However, in Canada, there is limited access to genetic counselling, and this issue will become more pressing as GWS becomes increasingly available.<\/p>

GenCOUNSEL is the first project to look at genetic counselling issues related to the implementation of GWS. It will bring together international experts in genetic counselling, genomics, ethics, law, health services implementation and health economics to determine the best methods for providing genetic counselling and ensure all Canadians have access to this specialized expertise and support.<\/p>

Read original story on bcchr.ca<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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