Greenwood Genetic Center

09/09/2025

✨ Today, September 9, we join the global community in recognizing TK2D Awareness Day. TK2D is an ultra-rare disease with no approved treatment or cure, and awareness is an important step toward change.

Check out this informative and inspiring video featuring Jeremiah Gracen, who was diagnosed at GGC, and his mom, Aneesa, as they continue to do amazing work to spread hope and awareness. 💙

This powerful short film tells the story of three families affected by TK2d (thymidine kinase 2 deficiency), a devastating type of mitochondrial disease (mit...

09/05/2025

We are just 1️⃣5️⃣days away from the 1️⃣5️⃣th annual Race The Helix - Greenwood! Join us to honor our friend, Ryleigh, and support families impacted by genetic disorders. There are very limited number of t-shirts available. Don't miss out! 🧬🦄🩷👟
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenwood/RaceTheHelixGreenwood

09/03/2025

Drumroll... 🥁🥁🥁 It's time to reveal our special edition Race The Helix 15th anniversary t-shirt honoring the inspiration behind our race, Ryleigh Shenal! The deadline to guarantee your uniquely awesome shirt is tomorrow, September 4th! Don't miss out! 🦄🩷 Register and order your shirt today! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenwood/RaceTheHelixGreenwood

09/03/2025

Race The Helix couldn't happen without our wonderful sponsors! Please help us thank each and every one for their support of our upcoming event on 9/20! There's still time to register! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenwood/RaceTheHelixGreenwood

09/03/2025

GGC's new team of outreach instructors are heading out for their first day of school today! Meet these talented ladies and wave at the Helix Express as it makes its way to Palmetto Middle School! 🧬

09/02/2025

Congratulations to GGC's two new BOARD-CERTIFIED genetic counselors! Both Mattie and Ansley passed their American Board of Genetic Counseling certification exams this week! 🧬

08/28/2025

Exciting visit this week! 🎉 We welcomed SC Department of Employment and Workforce leaders William Floyd and Amadeo Geere to GGC. They toured our campus and saw firsthand how we’re helping grow and support South Carolina’s workforce. 🧬🌴🌙💼

08/26/2025

On this 🐶 we wanted to celebrate many of our furry friends who have joined us for Race The Helix in past years! Your four-legged family members (on a leash) are welcome to run or walk alongside you on September 20th for the 15th annual 5K and 1-mile run/walk - and they run for free!
Register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenwood/RaceTheHelixGreenwood 🐕🐩🦮🐕‍🦺👟🐕

08/25/2025

We’re excited to launch a new Gene Scene blog series on GGC’s Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI)! Each post will highlight one of the four A’s—Access, Analysis, Answers, and Action—and how these efforts are advancing genetics care.

The first post focuses on Access and the work being done to ensure patients and families have the services they need.

👉 Read more: https://ggc.org/gene-scene-blog/precision-medicine-ggcs-four-as-access

Patients with rare genetic disorders have historically dealt with many challenges including long wait times to be seen, costly tests, uncertain test results, and lack of available treatments. To address these significant issues, GGC has established a Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI), a coordinate...

08/22/2025

The 15th annual Race The Helix - Greenwood is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 20th to support families impacted by genetic disorders! ? 👟🧬
Register here - https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Greenwood/RaceTheHelixGreenwood

08/21/2025

We had a great time hosting the Greenwood SC Chamber's 'Coffee and Connect' event this morning - sharing GGC's great work with leaders in our community! 🧬☕🥯

08/20/2025

We're excited to host the Greenwood SC Chamber's Coffee and Connect event tomorrow morning! See their post for all the details! 🧬☕

☕ Coffee & Connect is back — and this time we’re visiting a Greenwood treasure!
📍 Greenwood Genetic Center
📅 Thursday, August 21 | 🕗 8:00 – 9:00 AM

Start your morning with fresh coffee, great networking, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Greenwood’s most fascinating institutions. The Greenwood Genetic Center is making incredible advances in genetic research and you’ll get the chance to learn more about their mission, impact, and work right here in our community.

✅ Free to attend — just bring your business cards and your curiosity!