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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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