B.S. SUNY New Paltz; M.S. Sarah Lawrence College. Chelsea currently practices as a genetic counselor in Hackensack, New Jersey at Hackensack University Medical Center seeing a variety of patients in the pediatric and adult age groups. Prior to starting her master’s degree, Chelsea was a research assistant at the Nathan Kline Institute where she was involved in research focusing studying the role of extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer’s disease, as well as aging in the brain.
Graduate Courses 2025-2026
Master of Science in Human Genetics
Medical Genetics I
Seminar—Fall
GENE 7303
This seminar will introduce students to advanced topics relevant to clinical genetic counseling. Experts in the field will discuss topics ranging from significant genetic conditions and syndromes to current testing options. Students will learn from, and interact with, authorities in their respective fields, gaining an in-depth understanding of the genetic conditions covered in the course and related issues that they will encounter in their careers.
Faculty
Medical Genetics II
Seminar—Spring
GENE 7313
This seminar will introduce students to advanced topics relevant to clinical genetic counseling. Experts in the field will lecture on topics ranging from significant genetic conditions and syndromes to current testing options. Students will learn from, and interact with, authorities in their respective fields, gaining an in-depth understanding of the genetic conditions covered in the course and related issues that they will encounter in their careers.
Faculty
Previous Courses
Master of Science in Human Genetics
Medical Genetics Seminar 1 & 2
Graduate Seminar—Fall and Spring
7303
The Medical Genetics Seminar courses introduce students to topics relevant to clinical genetic counseling. Experts in the field lecture on topics ranging from significant genetic conditions and syndromes to current testing options. Students learn from and interact with authorities in their respective fields, gaining an in-depth understanding of the genetic conditions covered in the course and related issues they will encounter in their careers.