Who we are
Mohawk Valley Genetic Services
Ferre Institute
4 Oxford Crossing
New Hartford, NY 13413
888.483.3773
315.724.4348
Ferre Institute is a non-profit organization devoted to quality services in genetics and reproductive health. Ferre Institute provides professional education to medical providers, counselors, and other human services personnel. Individual counseling and education are also provided to patients of all ages in the Genetic Counseling and Prenatal Risk Programs. You can learn more about our program by visiting www.ferregenetics.org.
Mission: Ferre Institute promotes the health of individuals and families by providing information and education about genetics, infertility, environmental exposures, and family history; and integrating advances in these areas into personal health managment.
Genetic Alliance
Founded in 1986 as the Alliance for Genetic Support Groups, Genetic Alliance has become the world's leading nonprofit health advocacy organization committed to transforming health through genetics. Our open network connects members of parent and family groups, community organizations, disease-specific advocacy organizations, professional societies, educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies to create novel partnerships. We actively engage in improving access to information for individuals, families and communities, while supporting the translation of research into services. For more information about Genetic Alliance, visit http://www.geneticalliance.org
American Society of Human Genetics
Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. The Society¹s nearly 8,000 members represent a wide range of scientific, medical, legislative, and advocacy/social service backgrounds. ASHG¹s mission is to: share research results through the Annual Meeting and in The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG); serve genetics professionals, health care providers, legislators and the general public by providing forums to educate these groups about advances in genetic research and their applications in clinical practice; promote genetic services; and advocate for responsible social and scientific policies. For more information, visit http://www.ashg.org.
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Text for this site provided by Erin Houghton, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, Ferre Institute, Inc