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Provided exceptional direct patient care to a diverse population, encompassing a wide range of genetics specialties. Primary areas included hereditary cancer and prenatal, as well as pediatric, adult, and preconception genetic counseling. Routinely provided services remotely through telehealth (video and phone).-Obtained and assessed detailed family histories, provided personalized risk assessments, and made recommendations for genetic testing. Interpreted and effectively communicated genetic testing results. Performed primary literature and database review of genomic variants. Provided ongoing case management, including arranging necessary follow-up and referrals, psychosocial support, and identified appropriate patient resources. - Led patient review meetings and acted as a resource for local multidisciplinary hereditary cancer risk clinic. Provided guidance on local tumor board regarding appropriate genetics referrals. Taught in-person classes and live webinars for members about prenatal testing options and hereditary cancer risk. -Experienced user of Microsoft Office/ Teams, Epic EHR, Progeny, Clinvar, Varsome, Tyrer-Cuzick/ IBIS, CanRisk, CancerGene

Genetic counseling services provided in cancer, preconception, prenatal, pediatric, and adult settings. Functioned in a highly independent environment.

Managed and performed both independent and collaborative research in a ten-person lab study-ing actin cytoskeleton dynamics, cell motility, and signaling cascades affected by intracellular pH changes. Presented experimental data and relevant lab business at weekly lab meetings.

Performed experiments to assist in postdoctoral research studying phosphoinositide localization and function with respect to the cell cycle. Maintained several colonies of transgenic mice.