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Genetic Pop-Ups 2021 Honor Rare Disease Day

February 17, 2021 — In honor of Rare Disease Day, MSRGN and their Genetic Ambassadors are hosting 8 Genetic Pop-Ups across the 8 state region. There will be 3 pop-ups that are open for public registration hosted by Jamie, Emma and Hannah. Please pick the best time and date to fit your schedule, register,  and join us! Jamie: 2/26/21... Read More

Genetics Pop-Up Application deadline EXTENDED to January 4, 2021

December 16, 2020 — MSRGN  launched the 2021 Genetics Pop-Up application a few weeks ago! Are you wondering what a Genetic Pop-Up is?  Read more about genetic pop-ups here. The application is now open for genetic ambassadors and individuals in our region to apply to host a virtual Genetic Pop-Up for Rare Disease Day in February of 2021. The deadline for the... Read More

2021 Genetic Pop-Up application is OPEN

December 9, 2020 — MSRGN has launched the 2021 Genetics Pop-Up application. Are you wondering what a Genetic Pop-Up is?  Read more about genetic pop-ups here. The application is now open for genetic ambassadors and individuals in our region to apply to host a virtual Genetic Pop-Up for Rare Disease Day in February of 2021. The deadline for the... Read More

Genetics Conference in El Paso Texas: February 22, 2020

January 27, 2020 —   Our Texas state team will be using some of their state team funds to help defray the cost of food and childcare at this upcoming Genetics Conference and Resource Fair in El Paso, Texas on February 22, 2020. Please Register if attending, by February 18th via phone 713-798-6522 or email: mir at bcm dot... Read More

2020 Genetics Pop-Up Recipients for Rare Disease Day Announced

December 19, 2019 — The Genetics Pop-Ups are an opportunity for Genetic Ambassadors across our region to share information and resources about genetics with those in their community who may need it for a child or loved one with a possible genetic condition. In 2019, the program was launched with 5 genetic pop-ups across our region. In 2020 we... Read More

Genetics Pop-Up Application is OPEN for 2020

November 9, 2019 — MSRGN has eight Genetics Pop-Ups available for 2020. We would ideally like to fund one in each state (TX, NM, AZ, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY) of our region. If you would like to apply to host one of these genetics pop-ups, please click here for the application, as it is now OPEN. The application... Read More

2018 Consumer Scholarship Application for Genetics Summit

May 29, 2018 — This scholarship is to assist consumers in traveling to the Genetics Summit and will include coverage for registration fees, air travel or mileage based on location, hotel and daily per diem for meals.  Scholarships will be awarded based on availability of funds and will be reviewed by the MSRGN management team.  Scholarship recipients will be... Read More

Happy DNA Day 2018

April 25, 2018 —   Today, April 25, 2018 is officially designated as DNA Day! Per the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) the history of DNA Day includes: “National DNA Day commemorates the successful completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953. NHGRI began celebrating DNA Day annually on... Read More

IHS Clinical Rounds: Genetic Tools in 2018

April 12, 2018 — MSRGN is pleased to partner with IHS (Indian Health Services) for their upcoming IHS Clinical Rounds featuring: Dr. Austin Larson, Geneticist from the Children’s Hospital of Colorado speaking about: Genetic Tools in 2018 on May 3rd, 2018  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern  2:00 pm –3:00 pm Central  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Mountain  12:00... Read More