Training genetic counselors to enhance their research skills
Official title: Promoting Genetic Counselors in Independent Research Through Advanced Training and Education (PROMOTE-GC)
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10847874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping genetic counselors, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, learn how to do their own research in genomic medicine, so they can better understand and address important questions in the field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $252,162 |
| NIH project number | 1R25HG013471-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10847874 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are early to mid-career genetic counselors looking to enhance their research capabilities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not genetic counselors or those not involved in genomic medicine may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research program focuses on empowering early to mid-career genetic counselors by providing them with advanced training in conducting independent research related to genomic medicine and ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI). The program aims to address barriers that have limited genetic counselors' engagement in research, such as lack of practical experience and training in research design. By prioritizing recruitment from underrepresented communities, including individuals from the disability community, the program seeks to diversify the field and enhance the quality of research in genetics. Participants will gain valuable skills that will enable them to contribute to important research questions in genomic medicine.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more robust and diverse body of research in genomic medicine, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of training genetic counselors in research is innovative, similar initiatives have shown promise in enhancing the research capabilities of healthcare professionals.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rasmussen, Sonja Ann — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Rasmussen, Sonja Ann
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.