Michigan Cancer Genetics Alliance

Events:

November 5, 2010: "Hereditary Cancer Syndromes: The Basics Every Provider Should Know" This educational conference for providers will be held on Friday, November 5th, 2010 in Lansing, MI.

Visit http://www.beaumonthospitals.com/hereditarycancerconf to register.

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

MCGA / MCC Position Paper for Healthcare Providers: Testing For Hereditary Cancer Predisposition Syndromes and Genetic Counseling

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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