@EmmaLeach_GC

Cardiac genetic counsellor in Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦 All opinions are my own.

 Vancouver, BC
Joined September 2013
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February is National Heart Month and we’re back with Let’s Talk SADS Live! Join us on Feb 21st at 12PM ET/9AM PT for an exciting convo between our host @DrSanatani and @AndrewKrahnMD! Don’t miss it, tune in on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter or click the link in our bio!
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Breaking: 2023 variant classification guidelines from the expanded group of ACMG/AMP/CAP/ClinGen (per H. Rehm) will use a point system allowing for easier tiering, draft terms for VUS tiers are VUS-low, VUS-mid, VUS-high #ASHG22
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All Canadian kids should know how to save a life! Sign the petition for CPR & AED training in schools: chng.it/sfmRXMH2 via @CdnChange

Sign the Petition

All Canadian kids should know how to save a life

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Are you a white woman who is feeling sad about everything that's going on but unsure what you should be doing? I wrote you a guide on how to save your tears and to take meaningful action moving forward. 👉🏽 tatianamac.com/posts/save-th…

Save the Tears: White Woman's Guide

How to make meaningful change

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HiRO is sending positive thoughts to our community during this time. More information for patients and families on Inherited Heart Rhythm Conditions and COVID-19 is available here: bit.ly/2U1PWtq
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My latest post on @TheDNAExchange thednaexchange.com/2020/01/1… #SupportHR3235

Is There A Doctor in The House? Physician-Mediated DTC Genetic Testing

23andMe has received a lot of attention as well as significant criticism from the medical community for their ever-expanding direct to consumer (DTC) genetic test offerings. While I share many conc…

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Leaving #nsgc19, I feel so empowered by incoming pres @gillianhoo encouraging us to use experiences of loss and struggle as a tool to become better genetic counselors. Such a beautiful reframe. #weuseour♥️
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So thrilled with the strong #cardiogenetics content at #NSGC19! I learned so much and met so many amazing colleagues. Thank you! @GeneticCouns @CardioGC
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.@KylaDunn5 totally killing it debating genetic testing in unaffected relatives of sudden death - high VUS rate does harm! #NSGC19
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Beware the hype of WES for cardiac conditions! What is the value-added over commercial panels? #NSGC19 #cardiogenetics
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So excited to see 3 of 5 cardio platforms presented by GCs from Canadian centres today at #NSGC19! @CAGC_ACCG @HeartsInRhythm
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40 years of incredible leadership! #NSGC19 #nsgc2019
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A new policy statement from @TheACMG emphasizes that the list of 59 genes in the secondary findings recommendations was not validated or intended for general population screening. Further research is encouraged: go.nature.com/2WrdRl9 #GCchat
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The #GoldenStateKiller case opened our eyes to how law enforcement can use direct-to-consumer testing data. A recent article explores privacy and discrimination issues and loopholes in the era of direct-to-consumer genetic testing: bit.ly/2PJkfRS #GCchat
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Good article discussing post-mortem #genetics, variant interpretation, and metabolic disease in #cardiology. Such efforts are essential to the future of medicine. @CJC_JCC @joemaleszewski @EmmaLeach_GC @SCC_CCS @ACCinTouch sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Molecular autopsy with broad panel #genetictesting in NYC finds variants of unknown significance in 30-40% of cases! Important need to support families with #GeneticCounseling
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Barbara Sampson: The NYC Medical Examiner Office provides onsite #geneticcounseling for families affected by sudden unexpected death #2019FEST
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Hot off the Press: Pregnancy & Neonatal Management Guidelines for Long QT Syndrome in British Columbia cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pregn…
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AS: homo truncation mut in BRCA1. Compatible with life through alternative transcript use (hypo) but severe Fanconi anemia #ASHG16
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