HUGO Genetic Counselling Standing Committee
HUGO Genetic Counselling Standing Committee (HGCSC)
The HGCSC is established under the authority of the HUGO Board to support global efforts in genetic counselling education and practice.
Its primary purpose is to:
- Advocate for access to training in genetic counselling for non-genetic healthcare professionals involved in genetic and genomic testing
- Provide a global voice for upskilling and capacity building in genetic counselling, with a focus on equity and inclusion across regions.
Each HUGO Genetic Counselling Standing Committee is expected to:
- Identify and promote opportunities for education and training in GC globally.
- Facilitate collaboration across regions to support the development of GC capacity.
- Advise the HUGO Board on strategic priorities related to GC education and workforce development.
Activities:
- Genetic Counselling Webinar
- HUGO Genetic Counselling Forum
- Developing core curriculum guidelines for Genetic Counselling training, worldwide.
Membership of the Committee
Chair: Zilfalil Bin Alwi, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Co-Chair: Alison McEwen, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
- Sonia Margarit, SPLAGen
- Sara Pirzadeh-Milller, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
- Ramona Maldovan, European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG)
- Taman Khalaf, Arab Society of Genetic Counselor (ASGC)
- Yoyo Chu, Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia (PSGCA)
- Julia Mansour, Human Genetic Society of Australasia (HGSA)
- Nakita Laing, African Genetic Counsellors Association (AGCA)
- Enrique G Lopez, SPLAGen
- Dina Alaeddin, Arab Society of Genetic Counselor (ASGC)
- Breanna Cham, Professional Society of Genetic Counselors in Asia (PSGCA)
- Talia Gusen, Human Genetic Society of Australasia (HGSA)
- Ahmed-Sherrif Kanvela Yussif, African Genetic Counsellors Association (AGCA)
- Sultana Faradz, Indonesian Society of Genetic Counselors (ISGC) / YARSI University
- Sharifah Azween Syed Omar, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)