Kaitlyn Johnston Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Clinical and Lab genetic counsellor • Provide genetic counselling to patients for a variety of clinical indications• Provide patient and physician letters documenting results and follow up care recommendations• Manage Saskatchewan’s genomic test send-outs through the Genetic Resource Centre (GRC)• Educate non-genetics healthcare providers on genomic testing and technologies, as well as the implications of various test results

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Adult Metabolic Disease Clinic-Integral role in multidisciplinary Adult Metabolic Disease outpatient clinic that provides ongoing care for adults with metabolic and mitochondrial disease -Heavily involved in the diagnostic work up of new patients-Coordinate genetic testing services, including lab and test selection, funding applications,review of results, and genetic counselling both pre and post-test.-Coordinate whole exome sequencing for numerous patients and ensured appropriate counselling and referrals for those in whom incidental or ACMG medically actionable findings are identified.-Utilized videoconferencing and phone counselling as needed to provide care for patients across the province of British Colombia.-Coordinate research based testing for individuals without a clear diagnosis who are highly suspected of having a genetic disease.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Student Genetic Counselling placement for MSc - Led prenatal genetic counselling sessions with supervision for advanced maternal age, positive first trimester and second semester screens,and ultrasound anomalies. - Led cancer genetic counselling sessions for patients with a personal and/or family history of cancer with supervision - Elicited family,medical and pregnancy history - Drew pedigrees and analyzed genetic information to identify patients or families at risk - Provided patients with information about the inheritance and screening for cancer predisposition - Discussed testing options and associated risks, benefits and limitations to facilitate an informed decision - Organized procedures such as, amniocentesis, CVS and terminations for patients - Interpreted and communicated results to patients - Presented in a Journal Club to the Medical Genetics Department

United Kingdom

Department of Medicine, Cardiff University Research title: Exploring Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patients' Perceptions of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Access to Ongoing Care - 20,000 word thesis for MSc - Semi structured interviews were conducted virtually, and thematic analysis was used to interpret interview data - Presented to program team and classmates

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Student Genetic Counselling placement for MSc- Progressed from shadowing genetic counsellors to leading adult and pediatric genetic counselling sessions with supervision.- Provided supportive nondirective counselling and served as a patient advocate by referring individuals to available support services. - Provided comprehensive genetic information regarding the diagnosis, etiology, recurrence risk, and patterns of inheritance for a variety of genetic disorders.- Conducted pedigree analysis and investigated/interpreted medical history to identify patients/families at risk of genetic disorders.- Guided patient discussion around testing options and associated risks, benefits and limitations either face-to-face or over the phone/video.- Communicated effectively with other health professionals involved in client's care via letters, telephone, and in-person.- Wrote detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients and referring physicians.- Produced detailed chart notes for patient medical record.

Title of project: Analysis of structural and morphological changes in the frontonasal suture and cranial base in a neural crest-specific deletion of Bmp7 in a Murine model to understand Bmp7 contributes to the etiology of airway obstruction.Responsible for data collection, input and analysis.Techniques learned include: Histology, Fluorescent microscopy, qRT-PCR, MicroCT, Immunohistochemistry.

Masters, Genomic And Genetic Counselling

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Molecular Genetics