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04/13/2026

🎓HCG Society End-of-Year Meeting!🎓

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30 PM for our final HCG Society meeting of the semester!

This session will be an opportunity for faculty and students to connect, share ideas, provide updates, and reflect on the semester.
We look forward to a collaborative and engaging discussion as we wrap up the academic year together.

📩 The Zoom link will be sent to HCG Society members via email. See you there!

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03/16/2026

🧪March Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting!🧪

Join us on Wednesday, March 25, at 4:30 PM for our next HCG Society meeting!

This month, we’re pleased to welcome Valery N. Bliznyuk, PhD, DSc, Research Associate Professor in Clemson’s Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences and Graduate Faculty with the School of Nursing.
Dr. Bliznyuk will present “Melanin-like Polymers for Retention of Actinides, Active Components of Sensors and Beyond.”

Members will receive the Zoom link via email. We hope to see you there!
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02/25/2026

🦠February Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting - Today! 🦠

Please join us today, February 25, at 4:30 PM for our HCG Society meeting!

We’re pleased to welcome CU alumnus Dr. Kenny Yeh, Head of Biodefense and Federal Partnerships at Safetraces. Dr. Yeh will share insights from his work in biodefense, including field detection of biothreat agents, development of real-time qPCR platforms, and partnerships across the global health security community.

Members have received the Zoom link via email. We look forward to seeing you there.

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01/13/2026

❄️ January Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! ❄️

Welcome back, Tigers! 🐾
Join us on Wednesday, January 28, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM for our first HCGS meeting of the semester!

We’re excited to welcome our very own Dr. Luigi Boccuto, Clinical Associate Professor in Clemson’s Healthcare Genetics and Genomics Program, who will present:
“Navigating Through Multiple Professional Routes: How to Survive the Waves of Transformation.”

Start the semester with insight and inspiration from a mentor in our field.
Members will receive the Zoom link via email. See you there!

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11/13/2025

🤖 November Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🤖

Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST for our next HCGS meeting!

We’re excited to welcome Chad Gill, who will present his talk:
“Rise of the Generalist or AI Took My First Job,” a timely discussion on the growing impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, career trajectories, and how emerging technologies are reshaping professional roles in science and beyond.

Members will receive the Zoom link via email. Don’t miss this thought-provoking session!

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10/15/2025

🍁 The Healthcare Genetics Society is back! 🍁

We’re excited to return after a short break and especially thrilled to welcome any new members joining us this semester! 💜🧡🐾

Join us on Wednesday, October 29 at 4:30 PM for our first HCGS meeting of the semester!

We’re honored to welcome Hannah Folau, a graduate student at Georgetown University, who will share key themes from her TEDx talk, “How to Hustle Less.” Hannah’s talk addresses the harms of hustle culture and the obsession with productivity in the U.S. This is a timely and meaningful conversation for students and professionals alike.

A brief Q&A session will follow her presentation, and we’ll wrap up with announcements and plans for the rest of the semester.

Members receive the Zoom link via email. We hope to see you there!

05/13/2025

🌷🎓 May Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🎓🌷

Join us on Thursday, May 15, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for our final HCGS meeting of the semester!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Lauren Beretich, a Clemson Healthcare Genetics PhD graduate and certified genetic counselor. Dr. Beretich will present "The Therapeutic Potential of CRISPR/Cas9" and share insights at the intersection of gene editing and genetic counseling.

The Zoom link will be sent to HCG Society members via email. Don’t miss this opportunity to close out the semester with cutting-edge science and community connection!

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04/16/2025

🧬🌷 April Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🌷🧬

Join us on Wednesday, April 23, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for our next HCGS meeting!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Daniel Gallo, PhD, Executive Vice President and Head of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs at Jaguar Gene Therapy. Dr. Gallo will present "Experimental Gene Therapy Treatment for SHANK3 Haploinsufficiency.”

Join us for an exciting session exploring cutting-edge advances in gene therapy from an industry leader in clinical development!

The Zoom link will be sent to HCG Society members via email. See you there!

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03/23/2025

🌿🌸 March Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🌸🌿

Join us this Wednesday, March 26, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for our next HCG Society meeting!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Dr. McKenzie Campbell, Associate Professor of Chemistry at Anderson University. Dr. Campbell earned her PhD in Chemistry from Clemson University, and she is currently teaming up with HCG professor, Dr. Chris Farrell, to analyze plant nutraceutical extracts. She will present an overview of her PhD research at Clemson and discuss her latest collaborative project with the HCG program.

Explore the intersection of chemistry, genetics, and innovative research in this engaging session!
The Zoom link will be sent to HCG Society members via email. See you there!

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02/24/2025

🌸 Spring 2025 HCG Society Meeting Schedule 🌸

We're excited to announce the Healthcare Genetics Society Spring 2025 meeting schedule! These sessions will provide valuable insights, resources, and networking opportunities while keeping you informed on key topics in healthcare genetics and genomics.

Here’s what’s coming up:
📅 Wednesday, 2/26 | Omics in Healthcare
📅 Wednesday, 3/26 | TBA (Stay tuned!)
📅 Wednesday, 4/23 | Experimental Gene Therapy
📅 Wednesday, 5/14 | Genetic Counseling

Each meeting will be held from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM via Zoom, so mark your calendars! Connect with fellow students and faculty while exploring important advancements in the field.

Don’t miss out—make sure you're registered to join our meetings and receive updates! --> https://tinyurl.com/hcgsmemberform

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02/10/2025

💜🧡 February Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🧡💜

Welcome back, Tigers! 🐾
Join us on Wednesday, February 26, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM for our first meeting of the semester!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Luigi Boccuto, MD, Clinical Associate Professor in Clemson’s Healthcare Genetics and Genomics Program, who will present "A Look at the Translational Impact of Omics on Clinical and Research Practice."

We’ll also cover important society updates, key semester dates and deadlines, and take a moment to celebrate our winter graduates. 🎓

The Zoom link will be sent to HCG Society members via email. See you there!

12/07/2024

🌲 December Healthcare Genetics Society Meeting! 🌲

Join us on Wednesday, December 11th, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, for our last meeting of the semester!

This month, we’re diving into career paths in healthcare genetics with a focus on industry versus academia. We’re excited to welcome Dr. Christopher Farrell, Assistant Professor in Clemson’s Healthcare Genetics and Genomics Program, who will share insights on pharmacogenomics in precision medicine and careers in the pharmaceutical industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect!

The Zoom meeting link is sent to HCG Society members via email. See you there!

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