Capstone Projects
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Nicole Clearwater
The Influence of Educators on Genetic Counseling Students’ Perceptions of Non-Clinical Roles
How MSGC students perceive their educators’ biases towards non-clinical roles — Manuscript in progress!
The Influence of Educators on Genetic Counseling Students’ Perceptions of Non-Clinical Roles
How MSGC students perceive their educators’ biases towards non-clinical roles — Manuscript in progress!
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Gloria DiCicco
Development of TestWisely.org: An Educational Resource for Clinicians and Patients on Genetic Test Quality in Hereditary Cancer Testing
A free, easy-to-use website that helps doctors and genetic counselors choose the best and most trustworthy genetic tests for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA1/2) and Lynch syndrome.
Development of TestWisely.org: An Educational Resource for Clinicians and Patients on Genetic Test Quality in Hereditary Cancer Testing
A free, easy-to-use website that helps doctors and genetic counselors choose the best and most trustworthy genetic tests for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (BRCA1/2) and Lynch syndrome.
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Lauren Dirig
Adaptive Formal Wear for Wheelchair Users
A case study using universal design in formal gowns to create inclusive options that allow everyone to feel confident and comfortable while celebrating life’s special moments.
Adaptive Formal Wear for Wheelchair Users
A case study using universal design in formal gowns to create inclusive options that allow everyone to feel confident and comfortable while celebrating life’s special moments.
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Rhonda Grundy
The Creation of 3 Short Animated Videos on Using the NCCN Guidelines Aimed at Genetic Counseling Students
Animated series designed for genetic counseling students, which provide guidance on navigating NCCN guidelines.
The Creation of 3 Short Animated Videos on Using the NCCN Guidelines Aimed at Genetic Counseling Students
Animated series designed for genetic counseling students, which provide guidance on navigating NCCN guidelines.
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Karsyn Hannahoe
Julian’s Day, The ASMD Way
Children’s book that explains a typical day for a child with Niemann-Pick Disease/ ASMD, to teach classmates about an affected individual’s condition.
Julian’s Day, The ASMD Way
Children’s book that explains a typical day for a child with Niemann-Pick Disease/ ASMD, to teach classmates about an affected individual’s condition.
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Raquel Klein
Living Life with Uncertainty: For Young Adults Living in Families with Hereditary Cancer Risks
A workbook for young adults to help understand/process the potential impacts of genetic testing for increased cancer risk.
Living Life with Uncertainty: For Young Adults Living in Families with Hereditary Cancer Risks
A workbook for young adults to help understand/process the potential impacts of genetic testing for increased cancer risk.
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Kaylynn McKinney
Primary Care Genetic Counselors: A Business Case Template
Conducted individual and group semi-structured interviews with expert primary care genetic counselors to support the development of a template business case.
Primary Care Genetic Counselors: A Business Case Template
Conducted individual and group semi-structured interviews with expert primary care genetic counselors to support the development of a template business case.
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Miatta Ologbauma
NextGen Wellness Summit: Mind, Body, Prevention
Increasing hereditary cancer awareness within the West African diaspora living in the United States via a community health fair which highlighted the importance of culturally tailored health education and filled a critical gap within my community.
NextGen Wellness Summit: Mind, Body, Prevention
Increasing hereditary cancer awareness within the West African diaspora living in the United States via a community health fair which highlighted the importance of culturally tailored health education and filled a critical gap within my community.
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Sim Raman
Perspectives on the Genetic Counseling Certification Examination: A Study of Board-Certified Genetic Counselors
My capstone evaluated whether the genetic counseling board exam measures the full range of competencies required for effective clinical practice.
Perspectives on the Genetic Counseling Certification Examination: A Study of Board-Certified Genetic Counselors
My capstone evaluated whether the genetic counseling board exam measures the full range of competencies required for effective clinical practice.
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Riley Szekely
Relaunching the Project Heritage Website
Redesigning the website for Project Heritage, an initiative under the nonprofit called Center for Genomic Interpretation. This resource supports expecting parents who are navigating a complex medical or special needs prenatal diagnosis for their unborn child and are interested in exploring adoption as an option.
Relaunching the Project Heritage Website
Redesigning the website for Project Heritage, an initiative under the nonprofit called Center for Genomic Interpretation. This resource supports expecting parents who are navigating a complex medical or special needs prenatal diagnosis for their unborn child and are interested in exploring adoption as an option.
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Erika Tixtha
Producing a PKU-Friendly Spanish-Language Recipe Resource
Collection and adaptation of recipes for the phenylketonuria diet, which were made available as an online resource in both Spanish and English.
Producing a PKU-Friendly Spanish-Language Recipe Resource
Collection and adaptation of recipes for the phenylketonuria diet, which were made available as an online resource in both Spanish and English.
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Marley Webber
Development of an Evidence-Based Genetics Referral Pocket Card for Ophthalmologists
Creation of a pocket reference card to help ophthalmologists recognize when a patient may benefit from genetic counseling or testing
Development of an Evidence-Based Genetics Referral Pocket Card for Ophthalmologists
Creation of a pocket reference card to help ophthalmologists recognize when a patient may benefit from genetic counseling or testing