Who We Are
The Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals (ISGP) celebrates having served as Illinois’ foremost medical genetics professional organization for over three decades.
Founded in 1982 (as the Genetic Task Force of Illinois), ISGP is devoted to the development and delivery of genetic services, research, and education in the State of Illinois.
Our Events
Want to know more about how genetics affects our health care? See our list of upcoming local Genetics Events.
For genetics professionals, ISGP meetings are held quarterly to provide opportunities for networking and obtaining CEUs.
ISGP also partners with the Illinois Department of Public Health to host an annual education symposium in February.
Open to everyone
Membership is open to genetics professionals and those interested in genetics in Illinois, including, but not limited to:
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Physicians
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Genetic Counselors
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Nurses
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Researchers
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Educators
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Students
There are three categories of membership: full, associate, and student.
Patient and Family Advocacy
ISGP is a proud advocate for quality control of genetic counseling services by supporting and working to implement the licensing of Genetic Counselors in our state. The Genetic Counselor Licensure Act was signed into Illinois law effective December 18, 2007.
Members regularly communicate with state leaders and insurance companies to ensure patient access to and coverage of genetic services.
Networking for Professionals
ISGP holds business meetings triannually for education and stimulating discussions among fellow genetics professionals.
ISGP sponsors an annual Genetic Counseling Informational Workshop to promote exposure to the genetic counseling profession for students and other interested individuals.
Members regularly attend or present at regional and national medical education conferences and meetings.
Continuing Education
ISGP provides cutting-edge information on the latest developments in medical genetics and genomics.
Each business meeting features a clinical or educational presentation by a local speaker.
ISGP also sponsors an annual educational symposium featuring exceptional speakers focusing on current genetic topics. CEUs are available for symposium attendance.
