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Implementing Genetic Counseling and

Testing into your Practice

Genetic testing for inherited cancer predisposition syndromes is an evolving field, which includes a growing number of causative genes. Determining when and whom to test is becoming clinically important for more patients and their families. GenPath, a division of BioReference Laboratories, Inc. and GeneDx offer unparalleled experience and expertise in the world of genetic testing, as well as access to ancillary services to help with genetic risk assessment and the counseling process. This presentation will explore the genetic testing process and testing options, highlight the benefits of genetic risk assessment and genetic counseling, and review options for genetic counseling services and other ancillary services designed to enhance the patient and provider experience.

LIVE Webinar

August 27, 2020

11am – 12pm EST

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3pm - 4pm EST

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Topic Outline:

  • Provide an overview of the genetic testing process for hereditary cancer
  • Highlight the benefits of and options for genetic counseling
  • Outline resources available to healthcare providers and patients throughout the genetic counseling and testing process 

 

Meet our Presenters:

Laura Andolina is the Director of Clinical Services for MyGeneTeam. Laura received her Bachelor's degree in Biology from SUNY Geneseo in 2001 and her Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005. Prior to joining MyGeneTeam, Laura worked as a genetic counselor at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, where she provided services to prenatal, pediatric and adult patients, and held a faculty position at the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She has also worked as a laboratory customer service genetic counselor, presented her research at professional meetings and taught clinical genetics to genetic counseling students, medical students, physicians and other healthcare providers throughout their training.
Laura Andolina

LAURA ANDOLINA, MS, CGC
Director, Clinical Services
MyGeneTeam
Sonia Nanda is board certified through both the American Board of Genetic Counseling and the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors. She received her Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sonia dedicated her first 12 years as a genetic counselor to working directly with both pediatric and adult patients and multi-disciplinary oncology providers as a clinical cancer genetic counselor. Additionally, she was involved with a number of research studies and held an appointment at the University of Toronto where she was involved with the genetic counselling program as a clinical supervisor for the genetic counseling students. Utilizing this expertise, Sonia has spent the last four and a half years working on behalf of GeneDx/GenPath, helping healthcare providers determine hereditary cancer testing strategies, test result interpretation and discussing available management guidelines.
Sonia Nanda

SONIA NANDA, MS, CCGC, CGC
Inherited Cancer Customer Service Genetic Counselor
MyGeneTeam

LIVE Webinar

August 27, 2020

11am – 12pm EST

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3pm - 4pm EST

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We will send you a confirmation email with all of the call-in details, upon receipt of your registration.