Class of 2025

Genetic Clotting Disorders and Pediatric Genetic Testing: A Guide for Families.

A patient education resource aims to address questions and concerns surrounding inherited thrombophilias and genetic testing of minors.

Genetic Counseling Education in Support Groups

An educational presentation to support groups for individuals and families affected by ataxia followed by discussion, reflection, and connection though shared experiences.

A Short-form documentary using real stories to help patients understand DPD deficiency

My goal is to empower patients to ask for genetic testing before treatment, using film as a tool to educate and advocate.

Post Mortem Genetic Testing CME Course for medical examiners

An online training course for medical examiners about genetic testing after death. The course helps providers better understand when and how to use these tests, so more families can get answers about why their loved ones passed away.

Genetic Counseling Foundations in Secondary Science

High school lesson plans to increase awareness and make genetic counseling more accessible to students and teachers of all backgrounds.

Identifying and Reporting Genetic Testing Fraud: A Guide for Genetic Counselors

Creation of an Infographic for Genetic Counselors on Identifying and Reporting Genetic Testing Fraud

Development of a disclosure resource for individuals with a neurodegenerative diagnosis, with the goal of providing accessible, interactive information so individuals might navigate sharing a challenging diagnosis with their families and communities.

Katie interviewed people with Morquio syndrome about their experiences in receiving sexual health information from healthcare professionals. I created a resource that will be available to this population to validate their experience and provide information.

Kara created a brochure for patients identified to have a hereditary cancer syndrome. Patients can fill this out during their results disclosure session, to help bring awareness to familial genetic testing.

Resource for Parents of Medically Fragile Children

Jordan created a website that organizes resources beneficial for caregivers of medically fragile children living in Idaho.

Improving Access to Cancer Genetic Counseling for English-Speaking Patients in Japan

Lacey created an English-language website to help non-Japanese speakers access cancer genetic counseling and testing at the National Cancer Center Hospital in Tokyo.

Lauren created a resource for pediatric neurologists to help improve access to genetic counseling services for the pediatric epilepsy community.