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Buffalo, NY

- Provided genetic counseling, risk assessment, and testing options to patients in general genetics, metabolism, sickle cell, and hemophilia clinics- Responsible for case preparation, contracting, collecting medical, family, and social history, discussing inheritance, reviewing history of a disease, assessing psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Westborough, MA

- Reviewed specimens for appropriate test orders and clinical indications- Coordinated, tracked, and followed-up on fetal and diagnostic cases, including molecular and biochemical testing, at internal and external laboratories- Fielded telephone calls from medical personnel regarding specimens and test results- Communicated abnormal and unusual test.

Westborough, MA

- Communicated abnormal genetic test results to medical providers- Drafted and released test results- Created and maintained specimen records

Master Of Science (Ms), Genetic Counseling

Thesis Project: Early Experiences of Prenatal Genetic Counselors with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Carrier Testing - Awarded research grant.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

-With distinction in the major -21st Century Leadership Award -Henry Wells Scholar -Ruth M. Dunlap Prize in Chemistry