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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, coordinate genetic testing, and writing follow-up letters summarizing each session- Taught and supervised trainees including medical students, residents, and genetic counseling students

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 results to medical providers- Reviewed and released reports for a variety of reproductive and oncology genetic test results- Performed literature searches for sequence variants to assess clinical significance and craft report text - Participated in product development, including test and report content, report text, and supporting materials for medical providers and patients- Prepared and presented educational and training programs to various groups within the organization- Adhered to SOPs, updating and providing input to procedures as needed - Interviewed candidates for genetic coordinator and assistant positions- Trained colleagues and assessed competencies

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