Sohnee Ahmed, Ms, Cgc, Ccgc Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

• Clinical Analyst/Variant Scientist for exome and genome cases including rapid WES and WGS

Toronto, Canada Area

• Report Writer and SME for brain malformations, ciliopathies, and neuropathy, and spastic paraplegia • Key opinion leader in DEIJ/B sphere• Manager of expanding remote GC student rotation through Education program• Provided global customer service

Toronto, Canada Area

I provided genetic counselling to families in pediatric neurogenetic and general genetics clinics. This included a weekly autism clinic, monthly neuromuscular and Down syndrome clinics, and semi-annual multidisciplinary Friedreich ataxia clinic. My research involvement included enrolling families into Canada-wide whole exome research through CareforRare and the Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia research consortium, leading to widely-cited publications. In addition, I regularly lectured genetic… Show more I provided genetic counselling to families in pediatric neurogenetic and general genetics clinics. This included a weekly autism clinic, monthly neuromuscular and Down syndrome clinics, and semi-annual multidisciplinary Friedreich ataxia clinic. My research involvement included enrolling families into Canada-wide whole exome research through CareforRare and the Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia research consortium, leading to widely-cited publications. In addition, I regularly lectured genetic counselling students in copy number variant interpretation and neurogenetic conditions while supervising these student and neurology residents and fellows during clinical rotations. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

This position allowed me to establish the first adult Neurogenetics clinic, Child Neurogenetics Consultation service, and multidisciplinary Hereditary Ataxia program in the Rochester area. I also provided my services in a pre-symptomatic Huntington Disease clinic at an HD Center of Excellence and Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Program while also serving patients in broader cancer, pediatric , and reproductive genetics clinics. Additionallly, I coordinated research studies for gene discovery… Show more This position allowed me to establish the first adult Neurogenetics clinic, Child Neurogenetics Consultation service, and multidisciplinary Hereditary Ataxia program in the Rochester area. I also provided my services in a pre-symptomatic Huntington Disease clinic at an HD Center of Excellence and Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening Program while also serving patients in broader cancer, pediatric , and reproductive genetics clinics. Additionallly, I coordinated research studies for gene discovery through whole exome sequencing and implemented a universal Lynch syndrome screening network among university and community-based oncologists, gynecologists, and pathologists. Show less

I obtained family histories from potential participants, entered the medical and family histories into the familial database, trained department staff on the use of databases, and supported the epidemiology department by contacting potential participants, preparing information packages, and following up with results.

I taught complex concepts in biology and engineering to children in Grades 3 and 4 via short presentations and hands-on activities.

•consolidated data while providing logistical support•supported grant programs by contacting potential reviewers, preparing reviewer packages, and following up with results•worked with Research and Public Affairs departments on larger projects•provided administrative and receptionist support

•improved accessibility of hard copy information storage system•developed onsite library of publications for archival purposes•assisted in reorganization of electronic information storage system•provided information management and customer service to Foundation clients

Hon. Bsc, Genetics, Biotechnology, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: University of Toronto Students' Union, Woodsworth College Students' Association, Woodsworth College Orientation.

Ms, Genetic Counseling

Research Project: "The Quality of Life in Caregivers for People with Huntington Disease"