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Appointments with Cook Genetics are conducted via telehealth and will be focused on Hereditary Cancer Predispositions.
Book a Speaking Engagement
Book a Speaking Engagement
Hire Courtney M. Cook, MS, LCGC, to be a scientific speaker at your healthcare conference, continuing education training, wellness event, fundraiser, support group, and more!
Courtney is a seasoned genetics public speaker. Over the course of her career, she has given over 40 presentations to healthcare providers and the public in order to spread the word about genetic counseling and genetic testing. Specifically, Courtney has given scientific presentations at national continuing education conferences, support groups, and to various medical specialties (including breast surgery, colorectal surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, gynecologic oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, endocrinology, primary care, medical genetics, and more). She also guest teaches graduate school classes for a Genetic Counseling Program.
We have established eight Speaker Series appointment types at 60 minutes each within our scheduling software (see Book Now link at the top of the page). Seven of these are topic-specific, while the eighth is customizable to fit your needs. Courtney's schedule is flexible for speaking engagements (including weekdays and weekends). If your event falls outside of our regular business hours, please email us with your proposed day/time at courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking. If significant travel/overnight stay is required, reimbursement of travel and meal expenses is expected.
Scientific Speaker Series Presentation Types
Click on the down arrow next to each presentation type for more details.
Speaker Series 1: Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer (60 min):
Speaker Series 1: Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is basic background information on what happens during a typical Hereditary Cancer Genetic Counseling Session.
Suitable for all audience types.
Speaker Series 2: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (60 min):
Speaker Series 2: Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is on well-established hereditary cancer syndromes and their typical presentations.
Suitable for medical/healthcare audiences.
Speaker Series 3: To Refer or Not to Refer (60 min):
Speaker Series 3: To Refer or Not to Refer (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is to be an interactive "game" with the audience. It includes common examples of case presentations, followed by a "what would you do" discussion.
Suitable for medical/healthcare audience, particularly those who want to learn which of their patients need genetic counseling and testing.
Speaker Series 4: Hereditary Breast Cancer (60 min):
Speaker Series 4: Hereditary Breast Cancer (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary breast cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.
Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are breast cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of breast cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have breast cancer.
Speaker Series 5: Hereditary Colon Cancer (60 min):
Speaker Series 5: Hereditary Colon Cancer (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary colon cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.
Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are colon cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of colon cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have colon cancer.
Speaker Series 6: Hereditary Prostate Cancer (60 min):
Speaker Series 6: Hereditary Prostate Cancer (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary prostate cancer, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.
Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who are prostate cancer survivors, individuals with a family history of prostate cancer, or medical professionals who work with patients who have prostate cancer.
Speaker Series 7: Hereditary Kidney/Neuroendocrine Tumors (60 min):
Speaker Series 7: Hereditary Kidney/Neuroendocrine Tumors (60 min):
$150 booking fee
$150 booking fee
The focus of this presentation is on genes associated with hereditary kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, as well as the current guidelines for screening/management of positive patients.
Suitable for all audience types, specifically individuals who have kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, individuals with a family history of kidney/neuroendocrine tumors, or medical professionals who work with patients who have kidney/neuroendocrine tumors.
Speaker Series 8: Custom (60 min):
Speaker Series 8: Custom (60 min):
$350 booking fee
$350 booking fee
The general focus of the session will be on genetics, but you get to customize the topic. We do the research and create the presentation. To discuss your idea and expectations, please email courtneycook@cookgenetics.com prior to booking.
Can be made suitable for any audience type, depending on content of your choosing.
We look forward to further educating the South-Central Illinois and Southern Illinois area on hereditary cancer genetics!
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