Professional Overview
Administrative Appointments
- Faculty Member, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (SCBE) (2007 - present)
- Director, MS in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling (2007 - present)
Honors and Awards
- Strategic Leader Award, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) (2009)
- President, National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) (2004-2005)
Professional Education
| MS: | Northwestern University, Genetic Counseling (1994) |
| Certificate: | University of Chicago (MacLean), Clinical Medical Ethics (2001) |
Graduate & Fellowship Program Affiliations
Internet Links
Scientific Focus
Current Research Interests
While my primary role is to direct the MS in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling program, my research focuses on the intersection between genetics and ethics, particularly around the translation of new genetic technologies (such as genome sequencing or non-invasive prenatal diagnosis) into clinical practice. I am especially interested in patient decision making, informed consent, and the interface between genetics and disability.
Publications
- Genetic Counseling for Prenatal Testing: Where is the Discussion About Disability? J Genet Couns. 2012
- Concurrent use of cultural health practices and Western medicine during pregnancy: exploring the Mexican experience in the United States. J Genet Couns. 2011; (6): 609-24
- Medical and graduate students' attitudes toward personal genomics. Genet Med. 2011; (5): 400-8
- Noninvasive prenatal diagnosis: pregnant women's interest and expected uptake. Prenat Diagn. 2011; (13): 1292-9
- Phased whole-genome genetic risk in a family quartet using a major allele reference sequence. PLoS Genet. 2011; (9): e1002280
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