Cathy Long Email and Phone Number

Licensed, certified genetic counselor with significant experience in high-energy pediatric genetics settings now working as a medical science liaison in lysosomal storage diseases. Particular interest in inherited metabolic diseases, mitochondrial disorders, newborn screening, and medical education including developing lectures/presentations. Clinical background includes general pediatric genetics, biochemical genetics, cancer genetics, and newborn screening. Familiarity with coordination of clinical research studies. Basic science research experience with focus on immunology and apoptosis. Strong knowledge of biochemical genetics and newborn screening healthcare landscape. Detail-oriented with strengths in problem-solving, critical thinking, and process development. Specialties: Pediatric genetics, inborn errors of metabolism, newborn screening, lysosomal storage disorders, and neurogenetics.Admissions Committee member, Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at the University of MinnesotaCo-chair of the DEIJ and Clinical Supervisors Advisory Committee, Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic CounselingJudge, Annual ASHG DNA Day Essay Contest