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Alise Blake
Certified Genetic Counselor ll
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Contact Information
Alise Blake
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Affiliations
Education
BS – Biology, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO MS – Genetic Counseling, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Honors & Awards
- 2025 President, Tennessee Genetic Counselors Association
- 2024 President elect, Tennessee Genetic Counselors Association
- 2023 Tennessee Genetic Counselor Association Outstanding Clinical Supervisor Award
- 2019 University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Student Research Day 3 Minute Thesis Competition Winner and College of Health Professions Poster Presentation Winner
- 2018-2019 University of Arkansas for Medical Science Neil and Clara Spain Scholarship Recipient
- 2018-2019 Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions Scholarship of Excellence Recipient
- 2016 Colorado Christian University Outstanding Senior in Biology Award Recipient
Research Interests
I am a pediatric cancer genetic counselor with a passion for helping patients and their families navigate complex genetic information and the implications of cancer predisposition syndromes.
Specific research interests include:
- Utilizing genetic information to guide screening and treatment of individuals with cancer predisposition syndromes.
- Exploring Family dynamics, belief systems, and cultural differences as they relate to cancer predisposition syndromes and psychosocial coping strategies
- Identifying gaps in genetics education and building resources to meet the identified needs