I am the I in IWK: Aidan Thomas (she/her), genetic counsellor
Genetic counsellors are part of a multi-disciplinary team that helps patients and families when there may be a genetic component
Genetic counsellors are part of a multi-disciplinary team that helps patients and families when there may be a genetic component
The function of the genetic counsellor (GC) at the IWK is to provide genetic counselling to patients of all ages,
Today, November 4, marks Genetic Counselling Awareness Day. At IWK Health, genetic counsellors work across areas and in different roles.
The current estimate for the number of genes in the human body is in the range of 20,000 – 25,000.