Associate Program Director—Professional Development, Human Genetics
BS, University of Connecticut. MS, Sarah Lawrence College. Cancer Genetics Program Coordinator, Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital. In 2017, she received the Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics Exceptional Commitment to Teaching Award. SLC, 2005-
Graduate Courses
Human Genetics 2019-2020
Cancer Genetics
Graduate Seminar—Spring
The Cancer Genetics course provides students with an understanding of cancer genetic counseling through case-based study of clinical services. Students are introduced to the anatomy and physiology of affected organs, screening modalities, and treatment options; become familiar with the pathology and cancer genetic counseling; interpret pedigrees and utilize cancer risk models; understand testing criterion, options, and interpretation of results; and explore the psychosocial aspects of hereditary cancer syndromes.
Faculty
Interviewing and Counseling-Based Methods in Genetic Counseling
Graduate Seminar—Fall and Spring
This course is offered in both fall and spring semesters.
This Interviewing and Counseling-Based Methods in Genetic Counseling course provides exploration and practice of counseling skills applied to the genetic counseling practice. Counseling skills are applied to genetic counseling scenarios, as well as to professional interactions. Students learn to utilize different counseling models, identify counseling strategies that can be applied to specific patient scenarios, and apply motivational interviewing in a genetic counseling session to facilitate patient management.