Community Engagement & Resources

In Our DNA SC offers free materials to help share information about the project in your community. Please email inourdnasc@musc.edu or call 843-876-0582 with any questions about these resources, to share your story, or to request print copies of the materials.

Videos, Podcasts & Testimonials

Below are videos, podcasts, and testimonials to help understand the project.

Commentary: Fight Medical Injustice of the Past by Volunteering in Research for our Future

Surgical Breast Cancer Prevention with Savannah Campbell

In Our DNA SC aims to transform personal and community health (Youtube)

In Our DNA SC: Lindsey Payne's Story (Youtube)

Understanding how genes affect cancer risk and treatment

Addressing the "Trust Factor": South Carolina Researchers Tackle Health Disparities Using Genetics

In Our DNA SC with Daniel Judge, M.D.

How Population Genomics Research Has Advanced Knowledge About COVID-19 Host Genetics

Knowing is Better, Says DNA Participant

Genetic Program at MUSC Tests for Hereditary Heart Disease, Cancers

Publications

A pragmatic implementation research study for In Our DNA SC: a protocol to identify multi-level factors that support the implementation of a population-wide genomic screening initiative in diverse populations

Lessons Learned from the Pilot Phase of a Population-Wide Genomic Screening Program: Building the Base to Reach a Diverse Cohort of 100,000 Participants

Community Engagement Toolkit

Download the In Our DNA SC Toolkit Guide (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA SC Brochure (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA SC Flyer (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA Infographic (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA SC Community Presentation (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA SC Community Outreach Script (PDF)

Download the In Our DNA Approved Messaging Templates (PDF)

Resources for Individuals with Hereditary Conditions

FORCE

FORCE improves the lives of the millions of individuals and families facing hereditary breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colorectal and endometrial cancers. Our community includes people with a BRCA, ATM, PALB2, CHEK2, PTEN and/or other inherited gene mutation(s) and those diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome. We accomplish this through our education, support, advocacy and research efforts.

We are dedicated to providing up-to-date, expert-reviewed information and resources that help people make informed medical decisions. Our strong, supportive community of peers and professionals ensures no one must face hereditary cancer alone. FORCE serves as a champion, unifying the community and advocating for awareness, access to care, and better treatment and prevention options.

Visit www.facingourrisk.org for more information.

Family Heart Foundation

The mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to save generations of families from heart disease through timely identification and improved care of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a). Through research, advocacy, and education we drive change, and empower families to navigate their own health.

Visit www.familyheart.org for more information.

Support and Resources for Participants

Resources for Uninsured Participants (PDF)