Dena Goldberg, MS, CGC

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Growing up with a sibling who has a disability has truly transformed my passion for advocacy! 🚀❤️ Every challenge has taught me profound joy and invaluable lessons. Shoutout to all the siblings playing powerful roles in this journey. Your voice is crucial! Celebrating our loved ones with pride and compassion. 🌟👫 Sharing our story at the National Society of Genetic Counselors conference was unforgettable. 👉 Want to see the full story? Drop a "FULL VIDEO" in the comments! #SiblingLove #AdvocacyForChange #DisabilityAwareness #GeneticCounselors #FamilyFirst #Inspiration #SupportSystem #UnforgettableMoments

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Hi! I’m Dena DNA - your go-to genetic counselor, content creator, and so much more! My journey is a unique blend of science, art, and empathy. 🦋 I weave my love for genetics with a creative twist. 🌎🔬 As a former clinical cancer counselor, now a full-time entrepreneur, I'm dedicated to making genetic counseling and medical genetics understandable and accessible. 🎙️🌱 Join me on this extraordinary adventure, where science meets creativity, and every post is a step towards demystifying genetics. Let's grow this community together! 💖🧪 Follow if you haven’t and share my feed or posts with someone who might find it helpful. (A goal in 2024 is to respond to my comments more, so please comment so we can chat.) 🐣 I’ll be taking a break in February as I am expecting my first child but will be periodically on and back around April. #DenaDNA #GeneticCounselor #ScienceMeetsArt #ChronicDiseaseAwareness #FertilityWarrior #SpecialNeedsAdvocate #entrepreneurjourney

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Consanguinity is being descended from a common #ancestor. In genetics, a consanguineous marriage is defined as a union between 2 individuals who are second cousins or closer. The #Targaryen family from #GameofThrones & #HouseoftheDragon is a strong example. #Consanguinity is actually quite common & practiced worldwide today. It’s a “deeply rooted social trend among one-fifth of the world population mostly residing in the Middle East, West Asia & North Africa, as well as among emigrants from these communities now residing in North America, Europe and Australia.” (Hamamy 2011)