-Collaborated in adult and pediatric case management with clinical geneticists-Elicited pedigrees and provided risk assessments-Educated patients about risk management, screening recommendations, and genetic testing for relatives-Provided psychosocial counseling and connected patients with appropriate resources and support groups-Further developed chart review skills and wrote clinical notes-Reviewed and consented patient families for whole exome sequencing (WES), single-gene testing, genetic panels, and carrier screening-Practiced variant analysis and interpretation on past results for established patients

-Counseled patients on indications including high-risk NIPS results, elevated alpha fetoprotein, abnormal ultrasound findings, positive carrier screen, advanced maternal age, and recurrent pregnancy loss-Provided comprehensive counseling to patients regarding etiology, inheritance, recurrence risk, available genetic testing, and the natural history of genetic disorders-Presented prenatal screening, diagnostic testing, and carrier screening options to patients and reviewed their benefits and limitations to promote informed decision-making-Communicated with genetic testing laboratories to obtain patient records and discuss variant interpretation-Followed up with patients post results disclosure to discuss further testing options and pregnancy management or termination options-Developed psychosocial counseling skills and evaluated educational materials and support resources for patients-Attended and participated in monthly PDC meetings

-Counseled patients on cancer risk, cancer testing options, and known pathogenic variants to facilitate their understanding of hereditary cancers and to foster decision-making-Discussed cancer screening options for at-risk patients based on their genetic testing results and/or family history to inform long-term care-Assisted the counseling team with case preparation by conducting literature reviews, organizing patient health information, drafting patient letters, and using patient records to elicit pedigrees on FamGenix-Used NCCN guidelines to determine whether patients qualified for testing and discussed testing strategies with my supervisors ahead of appointments-Contacted labs to obtain updates on previously reported variants of uncertain significance (VUS)

-Participated in and observed different portions of the genetic counseling case including: contracting, collecting patient history, collecting family history, providing information on specific cancer predisposition syndromes, and providing information on specific detected variants-Completed class assignments surrounding topics including: clinical roles, counseling roles, and test ordering-Referred to NCCN guidelines to determine whether a patient qualified for cancer genetic testing-Attended weekly tumor board meetings

-Support texters seeking crisis counseling -Identify and assess risk (self-harm, suicide, and abuse)-Received training on equity, intersectionality, empathy, tone, bias, and micro-aggressions-Learned about the unique counseling considerations required to assist Spanish-speakers

-Participated in and observed different portions of the genetic counseling case including: contracting, collecting patient history, collecting family history, and providing information on basic genetics topics-Elicited personal and family histories in Spanish for Spanish-speaking patients under the supervision of my supervisor-Developed variant analysis and interpretation skills; completed interpretation assignments that were reviewed by my supervisor-Observed amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling (CVS) procedures

-Provide respite care for families-Emotionally support terminally ill patients and their families-Received training on patient rights, abuse prevention and reporting, infection control, andthe principles of palliative care

-Conduct research on human infertility disease modeling using mouse models-Conduct regular lab experiments, including: histology, polymerase chain reactions (PCRand qPCR), agarose gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, immunofluorescence (IF), cloningand bacterial transformations-Image histological slides of testicular tissue-Review studies on Gordon Holmes Syndrome to inform RNF216 research-Assist graduate student with the collection of preliminary data for RNF216 research-Present research progress during weekly lab meetings

-Conduct independent research on reproductive endocrinology in amphibians-Daily care of Xenopus laevis colonies, including tadpoles, metamorphs and adults-Conduct regular lab experiments, including histology, polymerase chain reactions (PCRand qPCR), agarose gel electrophoresis, radioimmunoassays (RIA), andimmunohistochemistry (IHC)-Perform minor surgeries and autopsies-Preserve specimens-Prepare reagents, stains and fixatives and manage waste-Conduct field research-Manage and organize new undergraduate projects-Train new researchers in animal care, histology, PCR and data analysis

- Called 350-500 UC Berkeley alumni daily to collect donations for school-wide fundraisers, including construction and departmental projects.- Independently raised approximately $5,000 in monetary donations.