Genetic Interest Group

General Organizational Information

Organization Name:

Organization Acronym:

GIG

Year Established:

1990

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to promote awareness and understanding of genetic disorders so that high quality services for people affected by genetic conditions are developed and made available to all who need them.

Status of organization:

Incorporated non-profit

Professional/Medical Board?:

Yes

501(c)3 Status?:

Paid staff?:

Yes

Board of Directors?:

Yes

Serves the following conditions

Diseases:

Genetic Conditions

Organizational Contact Information

Title:

Director

First Name:

Alastair

Last Name:

Kent

Address:

Unit 4D, Leroy House 436 Essex Road

London, N13QP

Phone:

+1 207 704 3141

Fax:

+1 207 359 1447

Email:

mail@gig.org.uk

Website Address:

http://www.gig.org.uk

Resources and Services Provided

Languages spoken:

English

Printed materials available in:

English

Information provided for:

Affected individuals

Health care professionals

Families of affected individuals

Media

Students

Researchers

Range of services include:

Referrals to local chapter or group

Referrals to matching individuals/families

Political action

E-mail list

Telephone helpline

Genetic information

Speakers

Advocacy

Educational materials include:

Fact sheet(s)

Magazine

Pamphlet(s)

Booklet(s)

Newsletter

Bibliography

Conferences/workshops for:

Affected individuals and/or families

Researchers

Professionals