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Genolife

Your genetic health experts

Genolife is a private clinic offering clinical genetic services by telehealth across Canada. Genetic counselling is at the heart of our approach to accompany patients, and their healthcare professional, at every step to integrate genetics into the management of their health.

Personalized genetic counselling

Our team of genetic specialists is here to help you identify what genetic factors can affect your health and that of your family. You can count on professional and compassionate support for informed decision-making and the medical support that comes with it.

Genetic counselling at your fingertips

Anchored deep within us, genetics is at the heart of our lives. The hereditary factors that we are born with may sooner or later affect our health. Thanks to recent medical innovations, it is now possible to take action to improve the outcomes of certain hereditary diseases through early screening and medical management.

At Genolife, we provide genetic counselling and the option of genetic testing to screen for various hereditary diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular, recessive or rare diseases. Through our comprehensive process of genetic counselling and testing, we will work with you and your physician to identify your risks in order to improve your management and your overall health.

Our Team

Jean Gekas
Dr Jean Gekas, MD, PhD

Medical Geneticist Consultant

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Andrea Secord, MSc, CCGC, CGC

Certified Genetic Counsellor

Martin Landry
Martin Landry

CEO and Co-Founder

Claire
Claire Bascuñana, MSc, MSc, CCGC

Certified Genetic Counsellor

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Lynn Macrae, MSc, CCGC

Certified Genetic Counsellor

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Thi Nguyen, MSc, CGC

Certified Genetic Counsellor

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Pamela Chabot

Administrative assistant

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Juliette Samson-Brassard

Genetic Counselling Assistant

Laurie Mathieu
Laurie Mathieu

Customer Experience Manager

Our rates*

Before undertaking genetic testing, our team will schedule with you a remote genetic counselling session to assess your risks and discuss with you which genetic test would be most appropriate according to your profile.

*A $20 fee is automatically applied when opening and processing your file.

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Genetic counselling

During this first step, our genetic counsellor will meet with you to discuss your medical and family history with you (obtained by an online questionnaire before your appointment). The purpose of this meeting by phone or videoconference is to identify your medical and family history that could affect your health and that of other family members, to explain your testing options, and to help you make an informed decision about testing.

Cost: $349

This cost includes access to a genetic counsellor to explain the new information.

No medical prescription is required at this stage.

Genetic testing

Genetic testing is done in accordance with the recommendations and decisions made during the genetic counselling session. You will receive a saliva collection kit at home with all the necessary instructions on how to take the sample. Simply send your saliva sample to the lab with the enclosed shipping information and wait for the results. A second genetic counselling session to disclose and discuss the results is included.

Cost: starting at $939

This cost includes access to a genetic counsellor to explain the new information.

A medical prescription is required at this stage. Our team can talk to your doctor to establish a collaborative approach.

Support

At Genolife, support is an integral part of our approach. Our genetic counsellor remains available to you and facilitates the transfer of information to your doctor for more effective management of your health. We also offer access to our network of specialists for personalized medical follow-up according to your needs.

Cost: included with genetic testing

This cost includes access to a genetic counsellor to explain the new information.

Our partners

Claire Bascuñana, MSc, MSc, CCGC

Claire has worked for over 10 years to offer an empathetic and personalized genetic counselling service to her patients, in the areas of oncogenetics, prenatal and preconception. She spent several years in a fertility clinic, which allowed her to extend her expertise to the reproductive field. She is particularly dedicated to education and public awareness to improve access and recognition of the profession. In addition to her passion and enthusiasm for genetic counselling, she has another university degree in Bioethics and will soon complete a certificate in Prenatal Psychology. She has participated in numerous scientific conferences and continues to contribute to the training of new students in genetic counseling.

Andrea Secord, MSc, CCGC, CGC

Andrea has over 15 years of experience in clinical genetics, first as a clinical genetic counsellor in a large university health center and later in sales and business development with a commercial laboratory. She has always been involved in teaching and believes genetics education in healthcare is essential. She is interested in the integration of technology in healthcare and in improving access to genetic services in Canada.

Dr. Jean Gekas, MD, PhD

Dr. Gekas is a clinical, laboratory and research geneticist with expertise in fetal and reproductive medicine. He has over 20 years of experience in clinical genetics and lends his support to Genolife’s genetic counselling service.

Lynn Macrae, MSc, CCGC

Lynn has 10 years of experience as a clinical genetic counsellor working in a university hospital setting with a main focus on hereditary cancer syndromes. She has been actively involved in the training of genetic counselling students. She is passionate about genetics education, both in the public and healthcare settings, and is interested in exploring new service delivery models as the field of Medical Genetics continues to grow.

Pamela Chabot, Administrative Assistant

Pamela, with her many years of experience in customer service and administrative support, takes great pleasure in her role as administrative assistant at Genolife. She believes good customer service comes from being attentive, considerate, and empathetic and she brings these qualities to every interaction. She is bilingual and available to help answer our clients’ questions and assist with appointment booking and other administrative needs.

Thi Nguyen, MSc, CGC

Thi has over 5 years experience as a clinical genetic counsellor working with a range of patients in the preconception and prenatal settings, both in the US and in Canada. He is passionate about advocating for patients and ensuring access to quality genetic services.

Juliette Samson-Brassard

Naturally curious, Juliette has always had a strong interest in the sciences, particularly genetics. For several years, she has been volunteering with a Quebec-based organization that supports individuals affected by rare genetic disorders. Now holding a diploma in the graduate microprogram in medical genetics, she has gained extensive knowledge on the scientific, psychological, and ethical aspects related to the profession of genetic counselling. Passionate about this field, Juliette aspires to pursue a career in genetic counselling, with a deep desire to support patients throughout their genetic medical journey.

Martin Landry

Experienced in management in the medical and pharmaceutical field, Martin Landry is the co-founder of Genolife.

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