Genetic Alliance Is A Nonprofit Organization Established In 1986Focused On Transforming Health Systems Through Geneticsfounded By Joan Oweiss And Victor Amckusickthe Organization Aims To Create An Open Environment Centered On The Health Of Individualsfamiliesand Communitiesits Mission Is To Improve Health By Engaging Communities And Individualsfostering Innovation Through Partnershipsand Advancing Genetic Research Agendas The Organization Offers Several Key Programsincluding Ihope Genetic Healthwhich Aims To Provide Equitable Access To Genomic Diagnostics Globallythe Genetic Alliance Biobank Supports Genetic Research By Providing Infrastructure For Collecting And Archiving Biospecimensadditionallygenetic Alliance Empowers Over 1 000 Disease Specific Advocacy Organizations With Technical Support And Resourcesfacilitating Their Engagement In Genetic Research And Policy Discussionsthe Organization Collaborates With A Diverse Network Of Stakeholdersincluding Universitiesprivate Companiesand Government Agenciesto Promote Genetic Health And Research
