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Genomic analysis of clinical DNA specimens for diagnosing genetic diseases in a wide range of clinical indications.

• Subject matter expert on the inherited cancer team, completing various levels of variant curation using American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) criteria and based on emerging scienti c information• Hematology disease/inherited cancer gene expert, maintaining up-to-date literature, mechanism of disease assessment, variant curation, and process improvements for samples of patients with active hematologic disease • Performs critical quality control functions for laboratory work ow and clinical reports• Develops test report language, expands and maintains reporting templates, and strives to improve report clarity and consistency• Performs research on genes and novel sequence variants to determine clinical relevance• Participates in research and development of new gene panels and tests, and updates to existing tests• Assists in the development of education and marketing materials• Abstracts data for exome analysis, providing phenotypic-driven analysis for the most accurate whole exome/genome results

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• Works as a clinical cancer genetic counsellor providing clinical oversight, program development, and triage/coordination.• Maintains patient database used for monthly reporting of statistic to Cancer Care Ontario-Ontario Health.• Active member of the Cancer Care Ontario Cancer Genetics Community of Practice.• Piloted a project for rapid genetic counselling/testing for all women with breast cancer less than 35.• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care of patients in a timely manner.• Creates biennial newsletters for local families with confirmed hereditary cancer conditions.• Clinical supervision for Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Program.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• Managed the Erie St. Clair Regional Cancer Genetics Program, which involves long-term program planning and development, day-to-day clinical oversight, and data reporting. • Managed staff of over 15, including Genetic Counsellors, Social Workers, Dietitians, Regional Coordinators, Diagnostic Imaging Clerks, and administrative staff.• Led various Cancer Care Ontario-Ontario Health Quality Improvement Programs, including Smoking Cessation, Person Centered Care, and Psychosocial Oncology.• Co-Lead of the Virtual Care Model of Care Working Group, which worked to establish a new innovative videoconferencing service delivery model to our patient population.• Oversaw multiple departmental budgets.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Reproductive genetic counselling for high-risk patients/couples at a tertiary referral center.• Assisted in the development and implementation of expanding genetic counseling services to a biweekly reproductive endocrinology and fertility clinic.• Part of multidisciplinary team of maternal fetal medicine specialists, fellows, and sonographers.• Established a clinic-specific protocol for noninvasive prenatal testing.• Teaching of medical clerks, residents, fellows, and midwives through Wayne State University Clinical supervision and teaching for Wayne State University Genetic Counseling Program.

London, Ontario, Canada

• Worked on the metabolic genetics team, including medical and biochemical geneticists, a pediatric neurologist, a dietitian, social workers, and administrative staff.• Provided comprehensive genetic counselling regarding complex metabolic genetic conditions to pediatric and adult patients and their families.• Coordinated genetic testing through the LHSC and/or Ministry of Health of Ontario, including assisting in the communication of test results to patients/families.• Served as a patient advocate.• Maintained several computer databases for natural history data on inborn errors of metabolism.

Master'S Degree, Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Master'S Degree, Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Master'S Degree, Genetic Counseling/Counselor

Master'S Degree, Medical Science