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ACMG Public Relations Director
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American College of Medical Genetics Foundation Welcomes
J. David Cotter as Director of Development
BETHESDA, MD – October 2, 2009 | The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (ACMGF) has hired J. David Cotter, an experienced fundraising and development professional as its new Director of Development.
Cotter, a graduate of St. Edwards University and a Master of Public Administration student at George Mason University, brings more than 15 years of development experience to the role including experience with major gifts, capital campaigns, grants, foundations, fundraising solicitations and corporate relations. Formerly, Cotter held development posts with George Mason University, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Maryland Chapter, The Bowling Foundation and Via Christi Oklahoma Regional Medical Center.
The ACMG Foundation (www.acmgfoundation.org) supports a number of genetics educational and research initiatives that drastically improve the lives of millions of people. "We are delighted to welcome Mr. Cotter as the Foundation’s Director of Development. He will help raise funding for the critical work of the ACMG Foundation which saves lives and improves human health through the translation of genetic discoveries into better patient care." says R. Rodney Howell, MD, FACMG, President of the ACMGF.
Cotter says, "I’m looking forward to being part of a leading medical association and to working with its board, committees and membership to improve the health of the public and save lives through our ever-expanding knowledge of the human genome."
About the American College of Medical Genetics and ACMG Foundation Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics (www.acmg.net) is the national non-profit professional organization that advances the practice of medical genetics by providing education, resources and a voice for more than 1400 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics. ACMG’s activities include the development of laboratory and practice standards and guidelines, advocating for quality genetic services in health care and in public health, and promoting the development of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease. Genetics in Medicine, published monthly, is the official ACMG peer-reviewed journal. ACMG’s website (www.acmg.net) offers a variety of resources including Policy Statements, Practice Guidelines, Educational Resources, and a Medical Geneticist Locator. The educational and public health programs of the American College of Medical Genetics are dependent upon grants and contracts and charitable gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The American College of Medical Genetics Foundation (www.acmgfoundation.org) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding the College’s diverse efforts to translate genes into health.
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