I provide genetic counseling for patients with a personal and/or family history of cancer in order to identify people at risk for familial or hereditary cancer syndromes. I also provide genetic counseling to couples experiencing infertility and for women who are undergoing the process of egg donation. I run risk assessment models, explain the basics of inheritance, discuss testing and screening options, order testing directly from various laboratories, discuss testing results and implications for the patient and family members.

I provided genetic counseling via TeleHealth appointments for patients with a personal and/or family history of cancer in order to identify people at risk for familial or hereditary cancer syndromes.I run cancer risk assessment models, explain the basics of inheritance, discuss testing and screening options, order testing directly from various laboratories, discuss testing results and implications for the patient and family members.

I worked in a hospital setting with a large team of MFMs, nurses and sonographers to provide quality care to a prenatal and preconception population.I counseled patients regarding advanced maternal age, Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening, 1st and 2nd trimester screening, ultrasound markers, CVS/amniocentesis, and carrier status

I performed the duties of a multi-specialty genetic counselor in a private practice setting, counseling patients with a current pregnancy or a personal/family history of cancer or other genetic syndromesSubmitted all lab work independently, including phlebotomy, MSAFP requisitions and rare disease orders from specialty laboratories.

The genetics program at Gallaudet University has provided genetic evaluation and counseling services to members of the Deaf community and other deaf and hard of hearing people for more than 20 years. Research at the genetics program focuses on identifying genes that are involved in deafness and understanding the impact that advances in genetic technology have on the Deaf and hearing communities.

I comprehensively inspected every aspect of prototype software for program bugs. I troubleshot server and Internet issues involving software with members of the development team.

Prepared laboratory solutions and suppliesTechniques: electron microscope, protein synthesis, FACS sorter

Techniques: DNA sequencing, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, western blottingMaintained/organized lab equipment, solutions and lab budget