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Genomic Medicine Team

Suma Prabhu Shankar, M.D., Ph.D.

Chief, Genomic Medicine Division, Department of Pediatrics
Director of Precision Genomics
Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology
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Faria N. Ahmed, M.S., C.G.C.

Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor
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Daniah Thompson Beleford, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genomic Medicine and Department of Physiology and Membrane Biology
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Colette P. DeFilippo, M.S., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Alena Egense, M.G.C., C.G.C.

Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor
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Michelle Frees, M.S., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Annika Gillam, M.S., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Kristin Curtis Herman, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Genomic Medicine
Associate Clinical Diplomat, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Genomic Medicine
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Leigh Ann A. Higa, Ph.D., M.S., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Madelena Michele Martin, M.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics
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Katherine A. Rauen, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Division of Genomic Medicine, Department of Pediatrics
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Samantha Runa, M.S., M.P.H., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Joseph J. Shen, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor
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Ayaka Suzuki, M.S., C.G.C.

Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselor
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Cynthia Reynoso Trujillo, M.S.W., L.C.S.W

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lamrot Tulu, M.S., C.G.C.

Genetic Counselor
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Kristin Wigby, M.D.

Clinical Geneticist
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Staci Collins, R.D., C.N.S.C.

Senior Dietician
Team Support Members

Ambrosia Allen
Genomic Medicine Administrative Support