The GECKO website has many resources for healthcare providers, primary care providers and other non-genetics health professionals. All products are expert reviewed, up-to-date and evidence-based. We recognize that most of our users are not likely to have the time to search through all the content on our site, so Read more
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Direct-to-Consumer genetic testing in Canada
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing company, 23 and me, is now marketing its product in Canada. Check out the Globe and Mail article for more information on this news update. While the data generated are reportedly “intended for informational purposes only” users of this service are told that “findings should always be Read more
2014 Founders Award for Excellence in Medical Genetics
We are very proud of GEC-KO’s own Dr. Judith Allanson who will be receiving the 2014 Founders Award from the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG). This award is given to members of the CCMG who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian medical genetics. The award is in Read more
GEC-KO on the run
Have you been looking for concise, up-to-date, evidence-based information sheets on genetic disorders, technologies or other current genomic topics? Ones that are written for healthcare providers? Ones that may have an accompanying point of care tool? Look no further! The GEC-KO on the run collection is written by a genetic counsellor with Read more