Education
BS – Biology, Murray State University, Murray, KY
MS – Medical and Molecular Genetics—Genetic Counseling, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
Honors and Awards
2021 National Institutes of Health Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research Participant
2021 Murray State University Outstanding Senior in Biology Award Recipient
2019 Washington University in St. Louis Amgen Scholar
2017-2021 Murray State Presidential Fellowship Recipient
Professional Organizations
2022-Present National Society of Genetic Counselors
Research Interests
I am a pediatric cancer genetic counselor whose research interests include:
- Utilizing genetic, family history, and personal history information to guide care of patients with cancer predisposition syndromes.
- Exploring patient coping and understanding related cancer predisposition diagnoses and how these factors evolve in different stages of life.
- Addressing access and barriers to clinical genetics healthcare in underserved communities.