Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance


Mission: The Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance (MCGA) is a statewide collaborative network that provides leadership, education and advocacy to promote the  translation of cancer research into clinical and public health practice.

Vision:  The MCGA strives to influence appropriate application of genomics to improve cancer detection, prevention and treatment throughout Michigan.

Membership:  MCGA is open to individuals and organizations with an interest and/or expertise in cancer genetics, agree with the MCGA mission, and are willing to assist in moving the agenda forward toward our common vision.

  • Privileges of membership:  MCGA is an organization with representation on the Michigan Cancer Consortium (MCC).  All members have voting privileges on MCGA issues.  MCGA members with expertise (in genetics, epidemiology, and/or oncology) are eligible for MCGA leadership roles.
  • Benefits of membership:  No membership fees, MCGA listserv, MCGA and MCC newsletters, MCGA directory, MCGA website, MCGA membership meetings, Media/Press Releases, possibilities of CEUs, networking opportunities.
  • Responsibilities of membership:  Participation (defined as attendance at a minimum of one membership meeting per year OR one conference call of a MCGA workgroup).  Time is the most valuable contribution that members can make to MCGA.  MCGA values your time and commitment as a member.

In collaboration with the Michigan Department of Community Health and the Michigan Public Health Institute, the goals of the MCGA include:

  • Development of a Speakers Bureau to provide educational presentations for healthcare providers and the public
  • Assistance with the integration of cancer genetics goals in the state Genetics and Cancer Control Plans
  • Evaluation of issues related to quality assurance in genetic testing for Michigan

Downloadable MCGA factsheet

Recent Oral and Poster Presentations

Guide to the Genetic Counseling process

Cancer Genetics Resources on the Internet

Directory of Cancer Genetics Service Providers

More online resources........

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Co-Chairs

Julie Zenger-Hain, PhD, FACMG

Kara Millron, MS, CGC

Working Groups

Data Workgroup/Hereditary Data Collection project

Robin Gold, MS, CGC

Whitney Ducaine, MS, CGC

Cancer Genetics Literacy/Education

Monica Marvin, MS, CGC

Angie Trepanier, MS, CGC

Lead Agency

Michigan Department of Community Health

For more information on the MCGA contact genetics@michigan.gov

Directory of Cancer Genetic Service Providers