BS, Bombay University. MS, Sarah Lawrence College. A co-director of the Public Health Genetics course in the genetic counseling program at Sarah Lawrence College, as well as the facilitator of the Educational Outreach student project and a member of the Admissions Committee. She is the founder of Global Initiatives in Education and was previously a clinical genetic counselor at Columbia University Medical Center and St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center. SLC, 2009-
Previous Courses
MS Human Genetics
Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling I
Graduate Seminar—Spring
The Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling I course is an introduction to professional issues relevant to the genetic counseling profession. Students discuss formative documents related to promoting the genetic counseling profession, standards for training and practice, and standards for professional behavior; learn to provide professional and public educational activities; and gain an appreciation for the role of clinical supervision.
Faculty
- Lavanya Misra
- Janelle Villiers
Public Health Genomics
Graduate Seminar—Spring
The Public Health Genomics course introduces students to the epidemiologic approach to genetic disease, genetic counseling and testing. The course examines the applications of genetic information and genetic counseling in public health and international contexts. Students learn to identify various types of study design including their strengths and weaknesses. By working through case studies and course exercises, students learn key genetic epidemiologic and public health concepts.
Faculty
- Siobhan Dolan
- Lavanya Misra