Greenwood Genetic Center

Greenwood Genetic Center In addition to our Greenwood campus, GGC operates satellite clinics in Charleston, Columbia, Florence, and Greenville.

GGC is a nonprofit institute founded in 1974 to provide clinical genetics services, diagnostic testing, educational programs, and research in the field of medical genetics. For 50 years, the Greenwood Genetic Center has provided clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs and resources, and medical genetics research to patients. A nonprofit institute, GGC will be

a Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, serving as a resource for all who need genetic services or information and working to reduce the prevalence and impact of genetic disorders. Located in Greenwood, SC, our faculty and staff are committed to the goal of developing preventative and curative therapies for the patients and families we serve. For more information, visit www.GGC.org or call us at 1-888-442-4363.

Welcome to GGC's college summer interns! We gathered today for an intro to GGC, a professional development program, and ...
06/03/2026

Welcome to GGC's college summer interns! We gathered today for an intro to GGC, a professional development program, and tours of GGC and the Clemson Institiute of Human Genetics!

GGC's latest 'Helix Highlights' newsletter is here! 🧬🔦Meet Riley, a college intern whose visual impairment led her towar...
06/03/2026

GGC's latest 'Helix Highlights' newsletter is here! 🧬🔦

Meet Riley, a college intern whose visual impairment led her towards a path in genetics...

Learn how (and why) GGC never gives up on the toughest cases...

Read about exciting advances in the Campbell Alzheimer's Initiative... and much more!

https://ggc.org/helix-highlights-summer-2026-friends-of-the-center-newsletter/

GGC’s cytogenetics team just returned from an engaging American Cytogenomics Conference in San Diego where they shared t...
05/27/2026

GGC’s cytogenetics team just returned from an engaging American Cytogenomics Conference in San Diego where they shared their expertise through four platform presentations highlighting GGC’s work — representing nearly 10% of the conference’s total presentations!

Beyond the science, the team also enjoyed reconnecting with longtime colleagues, collaborators, and former GGC team members.

05/27/2026

For 8 years, Michael lived with the wrong diagnosis — searching for answers while his symptoms continued to progress. Then he found the Greenwood Genetic Center. 🧬

“When my genetic counselor said, ‘We’re 99% sure this is Pompe disease — and it’s treatable,’ it was the best news I’d gotten in a long time.” 💙

What followed was more than a diagnosis. It was hope, support, and a care team that truly listened.

“Greenwood Genetic Center has been the best medical experience I’ve had… you can tell they all really care about the mission.”

Hear Michael’s powerful story and how compassionate, expert care changed not only a diagnosis — but a life.

This is why we do what we do.

Because every patient deserves to be heard. Every family deserves answers. And every diagnosis has the power to change a life.

We’re proud to share that GGC’s Director of Research, Dr. Rich Steet, has been invited to present the annual William Kri...
05/26/2026

We’re proud to share that GGC’s Director of Research, Dr. Rich Steet, has been invited to present the annual William Krivit Lecture at the University of Minnesota tomorrow!

Dr. Steet will highlight GGC's innovative research on lysosomal gene variants during this prestigious lecture honoring Dr. Krivit, a pioneer in bone marrow transplantation for metabolic disorders. 🧬

GGC staff scientist, Francyne Kubaski, PhD, recently joined over 100 scientists from 23 countries at the 8th Global MLD ...
05/18/2026

GGC staff scientist, Francyne Kubaski, PhD, recently joined over 100 scientists from 23 countries at the 8th Global MLD Newborn Screening Alliance Summit in Prague. She shared GGC's work to advance newborn screening for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Great work, Dr. Kubaski! 🧬👣

05/13/2026

Still looking for a fun and educational week for your teens this summer? There's still time to 'Plant the Seed of Genetics' and register for GGC's summer camps! Check out the middle school camp (July 6-9) and the high school camp (July 13-16) before they fill up! 🧬🐝🔬🌱
Find more details and register here - https://ggc.org/education/students/
Greenwood Genetic Center Education

05/11/2026

On Friday, our team came together for “Together We Shine” Day — the grand finale of — wearing GGC gear and bright colors to celebrate the power of community, compassion, and generosity. 🧬😎💚

Thanks to our incredible supporters, the GGC Foundation raised nearly $28,000 during Giving Week, including a generous anonymous matching gift of $10,000!

Together, we are shining a light on hope, care, research, and support for the families we serve every day. ✨

To the moms who power every cell of our lives — thank you for everything you do!Happy Mother’s Day. 🧬💐
05/10/2026

To the moms who power every cell of our lives — thank you for everything you do!

Happy Mother’s Day.

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Address

106 Gregor Mendel Cir
Greenwood, SC
29646

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18884424363

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