Elizabeth Williams Email & Phone Number

Newton, Ma

• Observe and support staff with cancer risk assessment and counseling.

Waltham, Ma

• Design and implement educational programming for use of citation software (Endnote) in beginner and intermediate workshops, drop-in sessions and one-on-one assistance.

Waltham, Ma

• Participated in and individually ran genetic counseling sessions for families referred for pediatric genetic evaluation and follow-up by taking prenatal, developmental, medical and family histories, conducting a review of systems, discussing current therapies and services as well as sharing information on diagnoses, testing options and reviewing results.• Observed and assisted with physical examinations.• Observed non-pediatric cases such as cancer counseling, preconception counseling for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, as well as adults with genetic conditions.• Conducted reviews of electronic medical records and researched relevant disorders and treatments.• Drafted letters summarizing genetic counseling visits and recommended follow-up.

Rockville, Md

• Observed and assisted in prenatal counseling and risk assessment for high-risk pregnancies by taking family and medical histories, obtaining informed consent, ordering and giving results for first trimester screening, non-invasive prenatal testing, carrier screening and other testing as needed.• Provided psychosocial support for patients with increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.• Conducted research regarding testing options and interpretation of reports through in-person and phone interactions with laboratory representatives.• Individually reviewed medical records and prepared paperwork and documentation.• Attended Verinata’s Advanced Training for Genetic Counselors course in non-invasive prenatal testing.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Histopathology and Tissue Shared Resources, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center• As lead histology technician, logged experimental human and animal samples, grossed and fixed tissue, processed, embedded, sectioned paraffin and frozen specimens, performed routine and special stains and immunohistochemistry.• Operated machinery for laser capture microscopy, automated fluorescent imaging and quantification of signal in whole tissue sections and tissue microarrays.• Collaborated with researchers to tailor protocols to their unique needs, compiled reports and images for academic papers and posters.• Trained and managed undergraduate and high school interns.

Rockville, Md

Infectious Disease Pathogenesis Section of the Comparative Medicine Branch of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease• Provided histopathology support for Animal Study Protocols including animal necropsies, tissue trimming, processing, embedding, sectioning, routine and special staining, immunohistochemistry, and taking gross necropsy photos and micrographs.• Designed and administered training tools to educate investigators in pathology procedures.• Developed a Microsoft Access database for tracking pathology records and generating reports.• Attained Lab Animal Technician certification from American Assoc. for Lab Animal Science.

Bethesda, Md

Comparative Medicine Branch of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease• Practiced use of aseptic technique in care of mice, including handling, restraint, changing cages, differentiation of sexes, weaning litters, identifying abnormalities, euthanasia, preparing acidified & antibiotic water, decontamination, maintaining environmental, husbandry and mating logs.• Attained Assistant Lab Animal Technician certification from American Assoc. for Lab Animal Science.

Master'S Degree, Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Thesis: Death of a child to Tay-Sachs and other progressive neurological disorders: Long-term impact on parents’ emotional and personal.

Bs, Biology

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma, Chi Beta Phi

High School Diploma