Research Requirement
UUGPGC students are required to complete an independent research project or a master’s thesis prior to graduating from the UUGPGC. These projects are similar in scope, but students who complete a thesis must follow the required University of Utah guidelines for student committee composition and thesis format, as indicated here: https://gradschool.utah.edu/thesis/
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| An Evaluation of Retention Strategies in the Genetic Counseling Profession | Clarice Danen | Bonnie Baty, MS, CGC (chair); Patti Krautscheid, MS. CGC; Kim Kaphingst, PhD |
| Natural History of Women Incidentally Diagnosed with Mosaic Monosomy X | Stephanie Duret | Hannah S. Anderson, MS, CGC (chair); Josue A. Flores-Daboub, MD; Danielle LaGrave, MS, CGC; Michelle Bosworth, MS, CGC |
| A study to assess prenatal genetic screening practices by obstetric providers to evaluate standardization of prenatal genetic screening | Carolina Gomez Rodriguez | Jessica Hidalgo, MS, PhD, CGC (chair); Janessa Mladucky, MS. CGC; Matthew Givens, MD |
| Impacts of the Dobbs decision on genetic counselors’ employment and education plans | Elizabeth Guiney | Jennifer Kaiser, MD (chair); Amber M. Phillips, MS, CGC; Hannah Anderson, MS, CGC |
| Community Leaders’ Views on a Chatbot for Family Health History Collection: Utility, Limitations, and the Importance of Trust | Melissa Guziak | Kim Kaphingst, PhD (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC; Whitney Espinel, MS, CGC; Peter Taber, MSCI, PhD |
| Factors Influencing Patient Decisions to Pursue Genetic Counseling Following Provider-Mediated Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing | Katherine Lauro | Madison Kilbride, PhD (chair); Karin M. Dent, MS, CGC; Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC |
| Assessing Genetic Counselors’ Knowledge of Medicaid | Jessica Lockhart | Elena Coupal, MS, CGC (chair); Emily Spoth, MS CGC; Audrey Rutz, MS, CGC |
| IVF with PGT-A: Illuminating Patient Experiences Around Embryo Sex Selection | Emily Lutz | Janessa Mladucky, MS, CGC (chair); Rachel O’Donnell, MS, CGC; Erica B Johnstone, MD |
| The Value of Cytogenetics in the Age of Genome Sequencing | Malia Olson | Erin Baldwin, MS, CGC (chair); Erica Andersen, PhD; Hannah Anderson, MS, CGC; David Viskochil, MD, PhD |
| Assessment of the Effect(s) of Anti-DEI Legislation on Genetic Counselor Practice and Applicant Decision | Christian Pareja | Karin M. Dent, MS, CGC (chair); Melanie Emmerson, MS, CGC; Jessica Hidalgo, MS, PhD, CGC; Hannah S. Anderson, MS, CGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Perspectives of Newborn Screening for Li- Fraumeni Syndrome | Makenna Beigh | Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC (chair); Sabina Cook, MS. CGC; Luke Maese, MD; Jennie Vagher, MS, CGC |
| Assessing the Effectiveness of Delivering Difficult News Training, using the SPIKES model, on Obstetric Providers’ Confidence in Returning Abnormal Cell-Free DNA Results | Anneka Ecker | Janessa K. Mladucky, MS, CGC (chair); Karin M. Dent, MS, CGC; John C. Carey, MD. MPH |
| Information Priorities in Pediatric NF1 | Emma Fosbinder | David Viskochil, MD (chair); Samantha Greenberg, MS, CGC; Kelly Carpenter, MS, CGC |
| Family Communication of Genetic Test Results for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Hannah Hart | Emily Spoth, MS, CGC (chair); Janessa K. Mladucky, MS, CGC; Kristen Wong, MS, CGC |
| Evaluation of an educational family history video prior to cancer genetic counseling | Sarah Nelson | Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC (chair); Audrey Rutz, MS CGC; Louisa Stark, MS CGC |
| Perspectives of Genetic Counseling Patients after Receiving “atypical” cell-free DNA Screening Results | Cedar Palaia | Elena Coupal, MS, CGC (chair); Janessa K. Mladucky, MS, CGC; Hannah Anderson, MS, CGC; Michelle Bosworth, MS, CGC |
| Identifying Barriers to Genetic Test Integration in Subspecialty Cardiac Care | Sierra Pond | Briana Sawyer, MS CGC (chair); Genevie Echols, RCIS, SADS Foundation; Martin Tristani, MD; Hannah Anderson, MS, CGC |
| Identifying Characteristics Associated with Genetic Testing in the NICU | Madison Rumsey | Laila Andoni, MS, CGC (chair); Rachel Palmquist, MS. CGC; Mallory Sdano, MS. CGC; Sabrina Malone-Jenkins, MD |
| Implementation of Laboratory Stewardship Concepts in Genetic Counseling Training Programs | Grace Wilson | Mallory Sdano, MS. CGC (chair); Karin M. Dent, MS, CGC; Christine Miller, MS, CGC; Laila Andoni, MS, CGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Prostate Cancer Genetic Counseling in the Intermountain West | Samantha Beck | Samantha Greenberg, MS, CGC (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC; Jonathan Tward, MD |
| Evaluating patterns of SDHx tumor presentation by gene and variant type: A retrospective analysis of a large SDHx clinical cohort | Kara Eckberg | Samantha Greenberg, MS, CGC (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC; Neil Patel, MD |
| Metabolic Parameters and Development in patients with Arginosuccinate acid synthase 1 and lyase deficiency | Ali Khalaf | Nicola Longo, MD, PhD (chair); Marzia Pasquali, PhD |
| X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy After Implementation of Newborn Screening: A Reference Laboratory Perspective | Julia Prinzi | Irene De Biase, MD (chair); Marzia Pasquali, PhD; Rachel Palmquist, MS, CGC; Kristen Wong, MS, CGC; Stephanie Francis, MS, CGC. |
| Inherited Glycosylphosphatidylinositol Deficiency (IGD) Disorders Medical History Collection and Registry: Development and Preliminary Data | Martinna Raineri Tapies | Clement Chow, PhD (chair); Rachel Palmquist, MS, CGC; David Viskochil, MD, PhD |
| Effectiveness of novel biomarkers for MPS IH for diagnosing and monitoring of patients with therapy | Nivedita Rao | Marzia Pasquali, PhD (chair); Nicola Longo, MD, PhD; David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Audrey Rutz, MS, CGC |
| Identifying Effective Resources for Family Communication in Lynch Syndrome Cascade Testing | Yanete Rodriguez | Whitney Espinel, MS, CGC (chair); Lingzi Zhong, PhD; Samantha Greenberg, MS, CGC |
| An Examination of Readiness of Entry Level Genetic Counselors for Laboratory/Industry Roles | Nathan Shepherd | Elena Coupal, MS, CGC (chair); Michelle Bosworth, MS, CGC; Christine Miller, MS, CGC; Megan Martin, MS, CGC |
| Patient impact of the University of Utah Health’s Penelope Program for rare and undiagnosed disease | Brianna Stebbins | Lorenzo Botto, MD (chair); Ashley Andrews, NP; Erin Harward, MS, CGC |
| Patient decision-making process surrounding genetic testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | Susanna Strydom | Janessa Mladucky, MS, CGC (chair); Emily Spoth, MS, CGC; Kristen Wong, MS, CGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Getting on the Same Page: Evaluating the Genetic Counseling Contracting Process. | Emma Baldry | Bonne Baty, MS, CGC (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC; Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD. |
| Defining Orientating Language in the Genetic Counseling Process. | Katherine (Libby) Cook | Bonne Baty, MS, CGC (chair); Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD; Karin Dent, MS, CGC. |
| Prenatal Patient Perceptions of Receiving Difficult News Over the Telephone. | Tinsley Douglas | Janessa Mladucky, MS, CGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, CGC; John Carey, MD, MPH; Caitlyn May, MS, CGC. |
| Exploring the Impact of Simulation-based Training on Genetic Counselors’ Confidence to Deliver Difficult News (DDN). | Alexandra Finley | Laila Andoni, MS, CGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, CGC; Caitlyn May, MS, CGC; Louisa Stark, PhD. |
| Perceptions of cancer risks in pre-test genetic counseling education. | Autumn Lange | Kimberley Kaphingst, ScD (chair); Guilherme Del Fiol, PhD; Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC. |
| Psychiatric Genetic Counseling: Knowledge and Perceptions of Mental Health Care Professionals | Meagan Lindstrom | Amanda Gammon, MS, CGC (chair); Ivana Grbelja, MS, CGC; Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD. |
| Investigating Substance Abuse as a Risk Factor for Motor and Psychiatric Findings in Individuals with Huntington Disease Reduced Penetrance Alleles. | Laura Perez Quiros | Emily Spoth, MS, CGC (chair); Meghan Zorn, PA-C; Rachel Palmquist, MS, CGC; Christina Dailey, MS, CGC. |
| Time to Molecular Diagnosis for Children with Genetic Epilepsy: Influential Factors | Megan Rimmasch | Rachel Palmquist, MS, CGC (chair); Nephi Walton, PhD; Carey Wilson, MD. |
| The Global Cerebral Creatine Deficiency Syndrome Registry: Development, Launch, and Early Findings | Laura Voss | Nicola Longo, MD (chair); Marzia Pasquali, PhD; Erin Harward, MS, CGC. |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| The developing role of genetic counselors in somatic gene therapy | Cassandra Barrett | Emily Spoth, MS, LCGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Kim Kaphingst, ScD |
| Examination of factors that influence participants’ willingness to share data for genomic research | Sara Graceffo | Kim Kaphingst, ScD (chair), Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC; Jorge Contreras, JD |
| Factors influencing the ordering practices of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) polymorphism genetic tests | Jessica Ponce Hidalgo | Chris Miller, MS, LCGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Hannah Anderson, MS, LCGC; Hunter Underhill, MD |
| “What would you do?” Factors implicating genetic counselors’ testing decisions during pregnancy | Lexi Isaacs | Lauren Wallace, MS, LCGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Janessa Mladucky, MS, LCGC |
| Reclassification of variants of uncertain significance (VUS) in very-long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (VLCADD) using the ClinGen workgroup approach | Nate Kirkland | Elena Coupal, MS, LCGC (chair); Marzia Pasquali, PhD; Kianoush Sadre-Bazzaz, PhD |
| Assessing medical students’ knowledge and application of GINA in the clinical setting | Kaitlyn Mason | Amy Hawkins, PhD (chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; David Viskochil, MD, PhD |
| Assessing how providers facilitate informed decision-making about PGT-A for patients using IVF | Nisha Mathew | Erin Rothwell, PhD (chair), Erin Harward, MS, LCGC; Amber Mathiesen Phillips, MS, LCGC |
| Impact of implementing customized ACMG/AMP variant interpretation guidelines to the BTD database | Maria Mills | Elena Coupal, MS, LCGC (chair); Kelsey Cone, PhD; Melinda Procter; Genevieve Pont-Kingdon, PhD; Rong Mao, MD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Examining Comprehension and Communication about Genomic Data Sharing | Heather Nick | Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC; Jorge Contreras, JD |
| Characterization of Depressive Symptoms in Individuals with Reduced Penetrance Huntington’s Allele Expansion using Enroll-HD | Cristina Dailey | Emily Spoth, MS, LCGC (chair), Tara Newcomb, MS, LCGC; Meghan Zorn, PA. |
| Factors in Screen Adherence Across the Lifespan for Individuals With Rare Hereditary Cancer Syndromes | Amy Whitburn | Samantha Greenberg, MS, LCGC (chair); Wendy Kohlmann, MS, LCGC; Yelena Wu, PhD |
| Impact of Genetic Based Melanoma Risk Assessment on Attitudes and Preventative Behaviors | Kaylee Ruiz | Wendy Kohlmann, MS, LCGC (chair); Kimberly Kaphingst, ScD; Yelena Wu, PhD; Bingjian Feng, PhD |
| Experiences of Black consumers utilizing direct-to-consumer genetic testing | Emily Ziegler | Bonnie Baty, MS, LCGC (chair), Rebecca Anderson, RN, PhD; Jeff Botkin, MD, MPH; Janessa Mladucky, MS, LCGC |
| Risk perception and screening behaviors in phenotypically negative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) mutation carriers | Melanie Emmerson | Katie Swade, MS, LCGC (chair), Marcia Feldkamp, PhD, PA; Lindsay Meyers, MS, LCGC; Karin Dent, MS, LCGC. |
| Evaluation of Family Telehealth Genetic Counseling Services | Natasha Chadburn | Natasha Chadburn |
| Genetic Counseling Student Research: Landscape, Trends, and Barriers | Caitlin Clark-Wiest | Eric Rosenthal, PhD, MS, LCGC (chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Wendy Kohlmann, MS, LCGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative education tools in clinic: Expanded Carrier Screening | Chloe Dugger | Hannah Anderson, MS, LCGC (chair); Chris Miller, MS, LCGC; Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD |
| The path less traveled – Barriers to implementing alternative Service Delivery Models in genetic counseling practice, and the impact of such barriers on the delivery of care | Ambreen Khan | Samantha Greenberg, MS, LCGC (chair); Stephanie Cohen, MS, LCGC; Eric Rosenthal, MS, PhD; Charlene Weir, PhD |
| Guidelines for Delivering Difficult News over the Phone | Caitlyn Maczka | Karin Dent, MS, LCGC (chair); Laila Andoni, MS, LCGC; John Carey, MD, MPH |
| Consumer Understanding of Secondary Uses of Data in Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing | Janessa Mladucky | Rebecca Anderson, PhD (chair); Bonnie Baty, MS, LCGC; Jeff Botkin, MD |
| Discrepancies in Variant Classification in Somatic vs Germline Genetic Testing | Emily Moody | Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC (chair); David Goldgar, PhD, Sean Tavtigian, PhD, Erin Mundt, MS, LCGC |
| Assessing Referral and Knowledge of Patients with Incidental Germline Variants Discovered Through Somatic Testing | Jamie Warner | Whitney Espinel, MS LCGC (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC; Jennie Vagher, MS, LCGC |
| Analysis of RET Gene Variants in a MEN2 Database Using ACMG 2015 Guidelines | Rachel Zatezalo | Elena Coupal, MS, LCGC (chair); Chris Miller, MS, LCGC; Rong Mao, PhD; Rebecca Margraf |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical and molecular predictors of malignancy in carriers of an SDHx mutation | Rachel Holman | Anne Naumer, MS LCGC (chair); Samantha Greenberg, MS LCGC; Marcus Monroe, MD |
| Does a Diagnosis Make a Difference? Examining the Utility of Etiology-Based Information for Teachers of Children with Neurogenetic Syndromes | Dana Jarvis | Louisa Stark, PhD (chair); Rob O’Neill, PhD; Rena Vanzo, MS, LCGC |
| Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening: Decisional Factors to Accept or Decline among IVF Patients | Brandy Lamb | Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD (chair); Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC; Erica Johnstone, MD |
| Media Influence on Patient Perception of Expanded Carrier Screening | Ashlie Miller | Amanda Gammon, MS LCGC (chair); Rebecca Anderson, PhD; Laila Andoni, MS LCGC |
| Patterns of family communication and preferred resources for sharing information among families with a Lynch syndrome diagnosis | Jenna Petersen | Wendy Kohlmann, MS LCGC (chair); Kim Kaphingst, PhD; Amanda Gammon, MS LCGC |
| What do You Want to Know about Prostate Cancer Genetics? | Nicole Stopa | Vickie Venne, MS LCGC (chair); Sarah Colonna, MD; Samantha Greenberg, MS LCGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Perinatal palliative care | Andrea Crawford | Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD (Chair); Mary Rindler, MS, LCGC; Amelia Hopkin, LCSW; Lauren Clark, PhD |
| Cochlear implant patients and opinions of genetic testing | McCall Erickson | John Carey, MD, MPH (Chair); Janice Palumbos, MS, LCGC; Richard Gurgel, MD |
| Transition in adolescents: Perceived control | Brianna Murray | Janice Palumbos, MS, LCGC (Chair); Uma Dorn, PhD; Chuck Norlin, MD |
| Mapping the terrain of secondary findings: A qualitative study describing genetic healthcare professionals’ experiences in the reporting of secondary/incidental findings in a clinical setting *[NSGC Annual Education Conference, Sept 2017, poster presentation] | Carly Rost | Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD (Chair); Jeff Botkin, MD, MPH; Karin Dent, MS, LCGC |
| Investigating the need for improved visual aids in genetic counseling on multifactorial congenital heart defects | Kira Svirsky | Lindsay Meyers, MS, LCGC (Chair); Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD; Kim Kaphingst, PhD |
| Assessing the financial burden of genetic testing: A patient survey | Katelyn Swade | Erin Rothwell, MS, PhD (Chair); Steven Bleyl, MD, PhD; Lindsay Meyers, MS, LCGC; Bob Wong (Correspondent) |
| A cross-cultural investigation into the perceptions of genetic testing among Caucasian, Latino, and Pacific Islander families *[ACMG 2017, poster presentation] | Jennie Vagher | David Stevenson, MD (Chair); David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Paul Carbone, MD; Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn Screening Knowledge and Attitudes Among Midwives and Out of Hospital Birth Parents | Elena Coupal | Kim Hart, MS, LCGC (Chair); Harper Randall, MD; Erin Rothwell, PhD, CTRS |
| Exploring the Perceived Self-Efficacy of Genetic Counselors as Teachers *[NSGC Annual Education Conference, Sept 2017, poster presentation] | Justin Gasparini | Irene DeBiase, MD, PhD (Chair); Louisa Stark, PhD; Erin Rothwell, PhD |
| Reproductive Choices in Families with Spinal Muscular Atrophy | Ivana Grbelja | Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, LCGC (Chair); Erin Harward, MS, LCGC; Erica Johnstone, MD; Renee Rider, JD, MS, LCGC |
| Frequency of Low-level Receptor Expression in Breast Cancer Tumors of BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers | Kayla Haas | Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC (Chair); Saundra Buys, MD; Adam Cohen, MD |
| Determining Cancer Risk for First and Second Degree Relatives of Individuals with IDH 1/ Mutated Grade II-IV Glioma and the rs55705857 SNP *[NSGC Annual Education Conference, Oct 2016, poster presentation] | Sarah Hummel | Adam Cohen, Mrutz D (Chair); Diana Abbott, PhD; Wendy Kohlman, MS, LCGC |
| Exploring Children’s Engagement in Genetic Counseling Sessions About Melanoma Risk *[NSGC Annual Education Conference, Oct 2016, platform presentation] | Maria-Renee Plona | Marjan Champine, MS, LCGC (Chair); Yelena Wu, PhD; Wendy Kohlman, MS, LCGC |
| Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Current Practices of Pediatricians Regarding Genetic Evaluation and Testing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) *[NSGC Annual Education Conference, Oct 2016, poster presentation] | Audrey Rutz | Paul Carbone, MD (Chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Lorenzo Botto, MD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Training clinical genetics residents and genetic counseling students to deliver difficult news. | Laila Andoni | John Carey, MD, MPH (Chair); Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Kate Charyk, MS, LCGC |
| The impact of receiving genetic testing results for a hereditary cancer syndrome on reproductive planning: A needs assessment. | Jade Grimmett | Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC (Chair); Ken Smith, PhD; Erica Johnstone, MD |
| An exploration of self-disclosure of a genetic condition to non-family members. | Leigh Ann Higa | Erin Rothwell, PhD (Chair); Jamie McDonald, MS, LCGC; Deborah Himes, ARPN-BC, ANP |
| Parents’ experiences with seeking information about their child’s rare condition. | Shannon Lozinsky | Sue Morrow, PhD (Chair); Janice Palumbos, MS, LCGC; Eric Rosenthal, PhD, ScM |
| Factors influencing the decision to continue pregnancy with a lethal condition or anomaly. | Leah Markham | Mary Rindler, MS, LCGC (Chair); Kate Charyk, MS, LCGC; Douglas Richards, MD; Lauren Eimers-Wangrud, MS, LCGC |
| Do parents of children with Dup15q understand their molecular diagnosis? | Kali Roy | Megan Martin, MS, LCGC (Chair); Janice Palumbos, MS, LCGC; John Carey, MD, MPH |
| Factors affecting quality of life and anxiety of adolescents with neurofibromatosis type I. | Kallie Weinand | Karin Dent, MS, LCGC (Chair); David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Nancy Cantor, PhD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion rates of trisomy 21 and other aneuploidy affected pregnancies and the variables that influence them. *[2014 NSGC poster presentation] | Kinley Cahill (Garfield) | Janice Byrne, MD (Chair); Janice Rinsky, MS, LCGC; David Turok, MD |
| Patient Perspectives on Taking a Family History. | Randi Hanson | Eric Rosenthal, MS, PhD (Chair); Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC; Lori Kowaleski-Jones, PhD |
| Effect of different newborn screen collection methods for low birth weight infants on the concentration of markers for metabolic and endocrine disorders detected by tandem mass spectrometry. | Jeri Harashima | Marzia Pasquali, PhD (Chair); Kim Hart, MS, LCGC; Nicola Longo, MD, PhD; Robert Christensen, MD |
| How genetic counseling programs change trainees’ religious beliefs: A quantitative analysis. | Andrea Hendershot | Marjan Champine, MS, LCGC (Chair); Sandie Edwards, MA; Brianne Kirkpatrick, MS, CGC |
| Why volunteers rock: Perspectives on an adaptive recreational program. | Valerie Kendall (Collier) | Rena Vanzo, MS, LCGC (Chair); Paul Carbone, MD; Erin Rothwell, PhD, CTRS |
| Oocyte donor genetics screening practices. ~* [2014 NSGC ART SIG Grant Award; 2014 NSGC poster presentation] | Elena Moyle | Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, LCGC (Chair); Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC; Erica Johnstone, MD, MSH |
| Parental comprehension and psychosocial effects of genetic counseling in the CICU. * [2014 NSGC poster presentation] | Rachel Palmquist | Lindsay Meyers, MS, LCGC (Chair); Steven Bleyl, MD, PhD; Erin Rothwell, PhD, CTRS |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Attitudes of parents of children with serious health conditions regarding use of residual newborn specimens in research.* + [2013 NSGC poster presentation; Accepted for publication in Public Health Genomics] | Chinmayee Bhimarao Nagaraj | Jeffrey R. Botkin, MD (Chair); Joshua Schiffman, MD; Erin Rothwell, PhD; Kim Hart, MS, LCGC |
| Impact of etiologic diagnosis on families of children with hearing impairment. | Brandalyn Chidsey | Karin Dent, MS, LCGC (Chair); John Carey, MD, MPH; Albert Park, MD |
| Perceptions of pregnant women regarding noninvasive prenatal testing in the first trimester. | Lauren Eimers-Wangrud | Janice Rinsky, MS, LCGC (Chair); Gwen Latendresse, PhD, CNM; John Carey, MD |
| Variants of unknown significance from chromosomal microarray analysis: A parent’s perception. | Stephanie Jez | Sarah South, PhD (Chair), Rena Vanzo, MS, LCGC; Megan martin, MS, LCGC; Erin Rothwell, PhD |
| Why do individuals choose not to attend cancer genetic counseling appointments?* [2013 NSGC poster presentation] | Amara Lauritzen | Amanda Gammon, MS, LCGC (Chair); Therese Tuohy, PhD, LCGC; Anne Kirchhoff, PhD, MPH |
| Why are males not entering the field of genetic counseling?* [2013 NSGC poster presentation] | Jeanette Saffir | Eric Rosenthal, PhD, LCGC (Chair); Kory Jasperson, MS, LCGC; Patricia Murphy, PhD |
| The psychological impact of medically-necessary activity restriction on asymptomatic adolescents with cardiomyopathy and long QT syndrome. | Alizabeth Woodruff | Melanie Everitt, MD (Chair); Erin Rothwell, PhD; Karin Dent, MS, LCGC; Lindsay Meyers, MS, LCGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Patient empowerment and internal information-seeking behavior. | Katie Bergstrom | Eric Rosenthal, MS, PhD, LCGC (Chair); Erin Rothwell, PhD; Janice Palumbos, MS, CGC |
| Improving use and efficacy of interpretive services: Recommendations for interpreters. | Meghan Chirpich | Louisa Stark, PhD (Chair); Erin Rothwell, PhD; Bonnie Baty, MS, LCGC |
| Practice makes perfect: Are genetic counselors adequately trained during graduate school for the different specialties within the field? * [2012 NSGC platform presentation] | Erin Heckaman | Chris Miller, MS, LCGC (Chair); Rena Vanzo, MS, LCGC; Eric Rosenthal, MS, PhD, LCGC; David Viskochil, MD, PhD |
| Influence of breast feeding on waist circumference in women with gestational diabetes. | Sumathi Iyer | Heather Major, MD (Chair); Kristina Milan, MD; Janice Rinsky, MS, LCGC |
| Effects of hippotherapy on people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMN). *+ [2012 NSGC poster presentation; Published in Pediatric Physical Therapy] | Danielle Lemke | Kathryn Swoboda, MD (Chair); Erin Rothwell, PhD; Tara Newcomb, MS, LGC; Benjamin Chisum |
| Analysis of incidental findings in exome sequencing data. | Alekhya Narravula | Sean Tavtigian, PhD (Chair); Therese Tuohy, PhD, LCGC; Steven Bleyl, MD, PhD |
| Assessment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1).+ [Published in Am J Med Genet] | Jade Tinker | David Stevenson, MD (Chair); David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Paul Carbone, MD; Amber Mathiesen, MS, LCGC |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Motivations for biobanking in dementing diseases.* [2011 NSGC poster presentation] | Megan Bell | Erin Rothwell, Ph.D ; Vickie Venne, MS, LCGC; Norman Foster, MD. |
| Where’s my answer? Understanding counseling issues surrounding VUS in BRCA1/2 genes. | Megan Blanksma | Vickie Venne, MS, LCGC (chair); Sean Tavtigiant, Ph.D; Jennifer Saam, MS, Ph.D., LCGC. |
| Surveying state newborn screening programs: The role of genetic counselors. | Christina Hawbaker | Marzia Pasquali, Ph.D. (Chair); Amanda Openshaw, MS, LCGC; Eric Rothwell, PhD. |
| Diagnosing mitochondrial disease: Which signs and symptoms are most relevant? | Lindsay Meyers | Rena Vanzo, MS, LCGC (Chair); Nicola Longo, MD, PhD; Kathryn Swoboda, MD |
| Maternal age and major structural birth defects in twins in Utah.* [2011 NSGC poster presentations and Published in Birth Defects Research] | Renee Rider | Marcia Feldkamp, Ph.D. (Chair); David Stevenson, MD; Janice Rinsky, MS, LCGC. |
| Evaluation of adherence to Huntington disease testing guidelines. | Briana Sawyer | Chris Miller, MS, LCGC (Chair); Bonnie Baty, MS, LCGC; Erin Rothwell, PhD |
| Perspectives on new molecular testing for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: Patient awareness and attitudes. | Erin Youell | Jamie McDonald, MS, LCGC (Chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, c|LCGC; Pina Bayrack-Toydemir, MD, PhD. |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Family CARE (Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Risk Education) Project: Intervention fidelity and reliability. | Lindsay Boortz | Anita Kinney, Ph.D (chair); Amanda Gammon, MS, LGC; Lisa Aspinwall, Ph.D. |
| Health care transition for individuals with NF1: Patient, parent, and provider perspectives. | Larissa Hansen | Karen Dent, MS, CGC (chair);Caren Frost, Ph.D, MPH; David Viskochil, MD, Ph.D. Michelle Kempf-Weibel, MS. |
| Tailoring patient letters to breast cancer patients – Patient needs and preferences. | Chien-Hui Chuang | Vickie Venne, MS, CGC (Chair); Caren Frost, PhD, MPH; Eric Rosenthal, MS, PhD, CGC |
| Descriptive review and comparison of clinical outcomes of AFAP patients.*[2010 NSGC poster presentation] | Heidi McCoy | Wendy Kohlmann, MS, CGC (Chair); Deborah Neklason, PhD; Randall Burt, MD |
| The current standards of practice for delivering genetic test results to clients in prenatal and pediatric genetic counseling specialties.* [2010 NSGC poster presentation] | Jennifer Mueller | Janice Rinsky, MS, CGC (Chair); Jamie McDonald, MS, CGC; Lee Ellington, PhD |
| Potential indications for prenatal microarray. | Kara Reynolds | Sarah South, PhD (Chair); Alan Rope, MD; Katherine Dunn, MS |
| Stress and support in rural and urban families. | Tara Somer | Marcia Feldkamp, MPSH, PhD (Chair); Karin Dent, MS, CGC; Caren Frost, PhD, MPH |
| The value of patient letters in prenatal genetic counseling. | Heather Williams | Rebecca Hulinsky, MS, CGC (Chair); Jonathan Saari, MS, CGC; Erin Rothwell, PhD, Sally Planalp, MA, PhD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Parent expectations and experiences with support groups for genetic pediatric conditions. | Adrienne Baxter | Janice Palumbos, CGC (Chair); Alan Rope, MD; Lynn Kerr, MD |
| Effects of genetic testing in HHT.* [2009 HHT meeting platform presentation; Santader, Spain] | Kim Hart | Jamie McDonald, CGC (Chair); Lee Ellington, PhD; Arthur Brothman, PhD |
| Increasing parent-to-parent support in Utah, parents’ needs, recommendations, and preferences. +~* [2008 Public Health SIG Grant Award; 2009 NSGC platform presentation; Published in J Genet Counsel] | Amber Mathiesen | Karin Dent, CGC (Chair); Marcia Feldkamp, MPSH, PhD; Caren Frost, PhD, MPH |
| Evaluation of influences when choosing prenatal screening in Utah women age 35 years and older. | Lorraine Naylor | Danielle LaGrave, CGC (Chair); Brent Hafen, CGC; Nancy Rose, MD |
| Latina mothers of children with Down syndrome and breaking difficult news. +~ [2008 Membership Committee Student Project Award; Published in J Genet Counsel] | Kayla Sheets | John Carey, MD (Chair); Bonnie Baty, CGC; Wendy Hobson-Rohrer, MD |
| Impact of structured plan of care on stress and coping in parents of children with Prader-Willi syndrome. | Tatiana Tvrdik | David Stevenson, MD (Chair); Karin Dent, CGC; Sidney Thornton, PhD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Melanoma Risk Communication: Assessing a Personal Risk Communication Model. *+ [2008 NSGC platform presentation; Published in Expert Rev Dermatol] | Katherine Dunn | Wendy Kohlmann, CGC (Chair); Sancy Leachman, MD; Cindy Solomon, CGC |
| Assessment of the Red-Yellow-Green Diet in Improving Behaviors and Weight Management in the Prader-Willi Syndrome Population. | Sara Goldstein | Sharon Ernst, RD (Chair); Janice Palumbos, CGC; Caren Frost, PhD |
| Attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions: screening and testing minors for FAP – a patient perspective. *+ [2008 NSGC platform presentation; Published in J Genet Counsel] | Fallon Levine | Anita Kinney, PhD (Chair); Angela Schwab, CGC; David Stevenson, MD |
| Measuring Genetic Counseling Outcomes. | Shea Patton | Janet Williams, CGC (Chair); David Collingridge, PhD; To Be Named; Marc Williams, MD |
| Molecular Genetic Testing for Hereditary Hemmorrhagic Telangiectasia on At-Risk, Asymptomatic Children: A Parental Perspective. | Tessa Pitman | Jamie McDonald, CGC (Chair); Lee Ellington, PhD; Carla Reyes, PhD |
| Evaluating Outcomes of Genetic Counseling for Pancreatic Cancer Sessions. | Kiana Siefkas | Wendy Kohlmann, CGC (Chair); Anita Kinney, PhD; Rob Wong, MD |
| Title | Student Author | Committee Members |
|---|---|---|
| Genetic Counselors’ Attitudes toward Their Pregnancies and Utilization of Prenatal Testing. | Kit Clark | Janet Williams, CGC (Chair); Janice Byrne, MD; Jeffrey Botkin, MD, MPH |
| Patient responses to P16 Testing in Familial Melanoma: A Grounded Theory Analysis.* [2007 NSGC platform presentation; 2008 NSGC poster presentation] | Heather Hussey | Sancy Leachman, MD, Lisa Aspinwall, PhD (Co-Chairs); Bonnie Baty, CGC; Lisa Wadge, CGC |
| Health Care Transition for Individuals with NF1: Adult Patient Perspectives.* [2007 NSGC platform presentation] | Michelle Kempf | Karin Dent, CGC (Chair); David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Caren Frost, PhD |
| Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance Among High-Risk Populations: Knowledge & Intent.+* [2007 NSGC poster presentation; Published in J Genet Counsel] | Zoe Lewis | Karin Dent, CGC (Chair); David Viskochil, MD, PhD; Caren Frost, PhD |
| Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetic Counseling Access and Genetic Knowledge.+ [Published in J. Child Neurol] | Candice Meldrum | Kathryn Swoboda, MD (Chair); Nicola Longo, MD; Brent Hafen, CGC |
| How physicians use array comparative genomic hybridization results to guide patient management in children with developmental delay.+ [Published in Genet Med] | Jennifer Saam | James Gudgeon (Chair); Janice Palumbos, CGC; David Viskochil, MD, PhD |