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Illinois Society of Genetic Professionals

ISGP is devoted to the development and delivery of genetic services, research, and education in the State of Illinois. Join us today!

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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.

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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:

  • Physicians

  • Genetic Counselors

  • Nurses

  • Researchers

  • Educators

  • 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.

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Genetics Referrals

As the use of genetic and genomic information is playing an increasing role in health care, many are wondering who can be referred to a genetic specialist, and how to find one.

People can be referred to a genetic specialist for many reasons, including having several family members with similar illness, having a personal or family history of a genetic condition, or desiring more information about what screening and testing options are available before and during pregnancy, among others.

Although sometimes a sensitive topic to discuss with family members, having accurate and detailed family history information can help your health care provider make the best recommendations for you to personalize your health care plan. Take some time to talk with your relatives about your family history today.

For more information about referrals to a genetic specialist, visit the Illinois Depart of Public Health’s website or email secretary@illinoisgenetics.org. To find out more about how a genetic counselor can help you and your family as a part of your health care team, visit aboutgeneticcounselors.com.

To find a genetic counselor in your area, please visit  the National Society of Genetic Counselor’s search tool.

Questions? We have answers!

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