ISCC-PEG Scholars Program

The Inter-Society Coordinating Committee for Practitioner Education in Genomics (ISCC-PEG) is a collaborative group aimed at improving healthcare provider genomics education. Currently, ISSC-PEG has over 250 members, which include societies, institutes, individuals and industry members. The committee is supported by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).

Overview

The Scholars Program provides exposure to the broader genomics community and experts in the field, with the opportunity to work on a genetics/genomics-related education projects under the mentorship of an ISCC-PEG member. The appointment is for two years. Each scholar will have their travel funded for the annual ISCC-PEG in-person meeting (typically January or February) for a presentation on their project progress. This program is not a full-time fellowship, postdoctoral, or salaried position. Travel to the ISCC-PEG meeting is the only financial component.

Eligibility

Enrollment in a college, a higher degree program or a training program when the student or trainee begins their term as a scholar.
Show interest in genetics and healthcare provider education. However, expertise or training program focus is not required.
Be able to commit to the full two-year term.
Be willing to work on a genetics education project with an assigned mentor.
Participate in monthly conference calls and attend/present at the annual in-person meetings.
Submit a letter of support from the supervisor or program director.
Eligible to work in the United States. NHGRI will not sponsor visas or international travel.

How to Apply

The ISCC-PEG Scholars Program is currently not accepting applications. Please check back later for updates.

Questions: ISCCPEGScholars@nih.gov

Scholars

Scholar	Affiliation, Degree in Progress	Mentor(s)	Affiliation	ISCC-PEG Project Group
2023-2025 Class of Scholars
Chase Beeman, BS	Ohio State University College of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Columbus, OH	Richard L. Haspel, M.D., Ph.D.	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Vanessa Smith, BS	Master of Science, Genetic Counseling, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN	Amber Jackson, BS Donna Messersmith, Ph.D.	Amber: Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office; Donna: Education and Community Involvement Branch National Human Genome Research Institute
Swathi Balaji, BA	Master of Science, Genetic Counselor/Counseling, Master of Public Health, Medical/Human Genetics, Department of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh	Kathleen Blazer, Ed.D., M.S., CGC	Director Cancer Genomics Education Program, Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics, City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, California
Setareh Zandihaghighi, BS	Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, The University of Michigan Master's in Genetic Counseling program - Michigan	Houriya Ayoubieh, M.D. FACMG	Internal Medicine/ Clinical Genetics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- El Paso, Texas
2022-2024 Class of Scholars
Ava Willoughby	Ohio State University College of Medicine, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program, Columbus, OH	Barbara O'Brien, M.D.	Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Molly Felix	Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Virginia Commonwealth University	Vinaya Murthy, MPH, M.S., LCGC Ebony Madden, M.S., Ph.D.	Vinaya Murthy: Indiana University Schoo of Medicine Ebony Madden: Training, Diversity and Health Equity Office, NHGRI
2021-2023 Class of Scholars
Abimbola Muinat Oladayo, BDS, MPH	Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, MS in Dental Public Health	Louise Wilkins-Haug, MD, PhD	Brigham and Women's Hospital Division Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics at Brigham and Women's Hospital	OB/GYN Genomics Curriculum Development
Sarah Roth, BA, MFA, MA	JHU/NIH Genetic Counseling Training Program, Baltimore, MD, ScM in Genetic Counseling, PhD in Anthropology	Audrey Squire, MS, CGC Danielle McKenna, MS, LCGC	Audrey Squire: Seattle Children's Hospital; Danielle McKenna: Penn Medicine	LGBTQI+ Issues in Genomics
Katharine Press Callahan, AB, MD	The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, MS in Medical Ethics	Sabrina Malone Jenkins, MD	Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah in the Division of Neonatology	Rare Diseases and Inclusive Genetics
Lisa Ferrand, BS, MS	Barry University, PhD in Nursing	Kathleen Blazer, EdD, MS, CGC	Director Cancer Genomics Education Program Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics City of Hope National Medical Center	DTC-GT
2020-2022 Class of Scholars
Samantha Bailey, BSPS, PharmD	University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, PhD in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences	Phil Empey, PharmD, PhD	University of Pittsburgh; Co-Chair Pharmacogenomics Project Group	Pharmacogenomics Project Group
Rene Begay, MS, CPH	Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, MPH	Yi Liu, MS GC Christina Daulton, MA	National Cancer Institute, Genetic Counselor Education and Community Involvement Branch/National Human Genome Research Institute/NIH	Global Genetics and Genomics Community (G3C)
Kelsey Ellis, BS, MS	The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program	Michelle Snyder, MS GC	National Institute on Aging; Former Chair of ISCC-PEG Rare Disease Project Group	Rare Disease Project Group
Katherine Robinson, BS, PharmD	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Doctor of Pharmacy	Kristine Crews, PharmD	St. Jude Children's Research Hospital	Pharmacogenomics Project Group