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Genetics and Public Policy Center Director to Lead Genetic Education Organization for Health Professionals
(July 30, 2010)
Joan Scott, director of the Genetics and Public Policy Center (GPPC), will leave Johns Hopkins University to become executive director of the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG), effective Sept. 7. 

New educational resources on law against genetic discrimination now available
(June 03, 2010)
The Genetics and Public Policy Center, the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics, and Genetic Alliance have teamed up to produce educational materials about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). 

Updated chart of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies available
(May 28, 2010)
The Center has updated its list of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies, with information on what kinds of tests each offers. The lists are available sorted by company, disease, and disease category. 

Center Applauds NIH's Newly Announced Genetic Test Registry As An Important First Step
(March 18, 2010)
The Center applauds today's announcement by the National Institutes of Health that it will establish a voluntary genetic test registry and encourage genetic test providers to share information about the availability and utility of their tests.