Independent Study Projects
Each student in the MGC Program successfully completes an independent study project prior to graduation. The MGC Program is thrilled to announce the redesign of the independent study project. All students complete HGEN 703 (Research for Genetic Counselors in the Fall and Spring semesters of their first academic year).
During this course, the students learn valuable tools in genetic counseling research, institutional review board (IRB) protocols and policies, and develop their own project. Students also gain instruction on small grant applications. Projects are submitted to the IRB for approval in the summer between the first and second year of training.
Data collection and analysis is completed in the second year of study with the final journal ready manuscript completed prior to graduation. Students are encouraged to submit their manuscript for publication in addition to an abstract for platform or poster presentation at a national meeting.
Class of 2024
Thesis Statements
Factors that Influence Survivors’ Guilt in Individuals with a True Negative Result for a Known Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
Brianna D’Ambrosio
The Utilization of Genetic Counselors by Patient Support Groups
Jessica Hawkins
Abortion Education in Genetic Counseling Programs Following the Overruling of Roe v. Wade
Kathryn Lee
Evaluating the Experiences of Parents During the Decision-Making Process for Genetic Testing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Jessica Maffeo
Genetic Counselors’ Perspectives: Would Adding Protection for Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance Under the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) Impact Research Participation?
Hailey Mostow
Variant of Uncertain Significance Reporting Philosophies in a Prenatal Setting
Bailey O’Brien
Experiences with Genetic Services for Cystic Fibrosis: Perspectives Among Latine Caregivers of Children with Cystic Fibrosis Stephanie Soto Mangandi
The Effectiveness of GC Programs in Aiding GC Students with Non-Spouse Dependents
Ivana Thomas
Global Variations in Genetic Counseling Practices
Anna Wright
Do Genetic Counselors Experience the Imposter Phenomenon?
Rylee Young
Class of 2025
Thesis Statements
The VEXAS Patient Diagnostic Odyssey Experience
Daniela Cardona
Perspectives of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim Faith Leaders Regarding Genetic Evaluations for Adult-Onset Conditions
Matthew Fairchild
Understand the Experience of Patients who were Recommended to Defer Cancer Genetic Testing Until a More Informative Family Member Pursues Testing
Sophie Lenzmeier
Attitudes Towards Predictive Genetic Testing Among Individuals Who Tested Positive for an Adult-Onset Cancer Predisposition Syndrome as a Minor
Jasmine Maghari
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Recorded Video in Increasing Awareness and Interest of Genetic Counseling among High School Students
Matt Nikzad
What’s So Funny about Genetic Counseling? Evaluating Genetic Counselors’ Perspectives on Humor Usage
Gwyneth Schoenbaum
Genetic Counselors’ Perspectives for Enhancing Provider Communication and Patient Understanding when Reporting Secondary Findings through Carrier Screening
Alexa Sciarra
Evaluating the Experiences and Perceived Utility of Follow-Up Care with a Genetic Counselor Among Young Adults with VHL who were Diagnosed as Children
Grace Smithmyer
A Qualitative Study of Religious Students’ Experiences Applying to Genetic Counseling Programs
Morgan Tolley
Past Classes
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Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Thesis Statements
Investigating the Willingness of Practicing Genetic Counselors to Participate in Non-English Language Continuing Education Training
Darwin Argueta
Oncofertility Genetic Counselors – Potential for an Innovative Discipline
Adrienne Chase
Effects of Genetic Counseling Licensure: Counselor Perspectives and Potential Issues
Cecelia Denne
Change in Genetic Counseling Practices to Accommodate Gender Diversity
Cati Gurri
Investigate the Interest, Motivations, and Barriers of Patients with Young Stroke to Participate in Genetics Research
Emily Krupa
Paternal Decision-making Regarding Follow-up Genetic Testing after the Mother of the Baby is Identified as a Carrier for a Genetic Condition During First-trimester Screening
Ali Nowak
Relatives of Individuals with Schizophrenia and their Perceptions of the use of Polygenic Risk Scores in Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Sara Rubovits
Class of 2022
Class of 2022
Thesis Statements
Investigating Risk and Ambiguity Attitudes in Genetic Counselors and the Impact on Genetic Testing Preferences
Austin Anderson
Parental Knowledge of Cystic Fibrosis and its Association with the Disclosure Process to Unaffected Siblings
Amanda Boyer
Evaluating Reproductive Freedom Advocacy Efforts of Genetic Counselors and Family Planning Physicians
Hannah Johnstonbaugh
Exploring the Perceptions of Community Members in Baltimore from Underrepresented Groups Regarding Participation in Biobanking for Genetic Research
Michelle Raymond
The Experience of Patients with Parkinson's Disease with Genetic Testing
Sydney Richards
The Utilization of Genetic Counselors by Patient Support Groups
Sadie Roulston
Hereditary Ataxia: Experiences of Stigma and Discrimination
Emily Wyatt
Class of 2021
Thesis Projects:
Evaluating the Process that Parents of Children with Epilepsy go through to access Genetic Services
Victoria Ballard
Evaluating Coping Mechanisms for Parents of Children Diagnosed with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome
Colin Bixler
An Exploration of Decision Making and Adaptation to Diagnosis: Interviews with Parents within Noonan Syndrome Couplets
Madeline Dyke
Father's Perceived Support When Caring for a Child with Genetically Attributed Intellectual Disability
Gila Fridkis
Exploring Genetic Counselors’ Perceptions toward Sponsored Genetic Testing
Natalie Ginn
Patient Characteristics Influencing Retention of Cancer Genetic Test Results
Luana Goulet
Pressures Parents Face Regarding Genetic Testing for Their Child’s Deafness
Lorin Porth
Attitudes of Individuals with DSD towards Genetic Counseling for Reproductive Planning
Nikhila Ramesh
Class of 2020
Thesis Statements:
HCM Family Member Uptake of Genetic Testing or Cardiovascular Screening
Emily Callahan
An In-depth Analysis of the Genetic Counseling Session for Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing, Raw Data Interpretation
Allison Costa
Factors Associated with Parental Decisions to Pursue Genetic Testing in Children Newly Diagnosed with Autism
Lucy Drayson
Genetic Counselor Perceptions of Patient Outcomes from Non-Genetics Providers Offering Genetic Services
Katharine Drum
Characterizing the Mental Health Referral Process in Genetic Counseling
Colleen Jodarski
Are Genetic Counselors Prepared to Counsel Active-Duty Service Members?
Michael Kamen
Exploring the Impact of Empathy-Based Practice on a Counselor’s Emotional State During Their Pregnancy
Emma Moores
Class of 2019
Thesis Statements:
Factors Influencing Parents’ Intentions to Pursue Preventive Psychiatric Care for their Children with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome
Brittany Allen
Social Media Behaviors of Parent who have Received a Prenatal Diagnosis of a Trisomy Condition
Paige Babb
Impact of Genetic Diagnosis on the Illness Representation of Individuals with Ataxia
Arianna Guillard
Assessment of Medical Care Needs, Gaps, and Barriers for Individuals with CdLS Ages 5 Years and Younger
Shaydah Kheradmand
The Role of Religiosity and Spirituality in the Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session
Ryan Kuehl
Genetic Testing Use, Knowledge, and Attitudes Among Dermatologists
Emma Perez
The Role of Genetic Counselors in the recognition and Prevention of Sexual Abuse in Populations with Intellectual Disabilities
Rebecca Sheedy
The Role of Social Media Platforms int eh Cystic Fibrosis Community and How its Use Impact the Involvement of Healthcare Providers
Ashlee Vargason
Class of 2018
Thesis Projects:
Referral Behavior of Obstetrician – Gynecologists and Barriers to Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Devin Fendlay
Examining the Disclosure Process of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Parents to Unaffected Siblings
Laura Goodell
Parental Perception of and Experience with Uncertain Results from Pediatric Exome Sequencing
Xin Li
Disclosure of Genetic Information within Families Affected by Hereditary Ataxia
Katherine Lincoln
Illness Perception Utility of a Support Group Among Individuals with Marfan Syndrome and Unaffected Parents of Children with Marfan Syndrome
Amy Malinowski
An Analysis of Websites about Inherited Thrombophilia for Facilitation of Health-Related Decision-Making Regarding Associated Pregnancy Risks
Julie Solimine
Correcting Patient Misconceptions of Cell-Free DNA in the Clinical Setting
Stephanie Spaulding
Investigation of Factors that Influence Parental Patterns of Disclosure of Testing Results to Unaffected Children in Fragile X Premutation Carrier Families
Morgan Thomas
Class of 2017
Thesis Projects:
Parkinson’s Disease: Patients’ Interest in Genetic Counseling and their Knowledge and Attitudes on Genetics and Genetic Testing
Dina Alaeddin
Investigating Student –Athletes’ Experiences with the NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Testing Program
Elizabeth Cutting
Genetic Counselors’ Experience with and Opinions on the Management of Newborn Screening Incidental Carrier Findings
Kristen Leppert
Preferences of Individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia on Cascade Screening
Rachel Schwiter
Patient Perspectives of Expanded Carrier Screening
Patrick Semesky
High School Biology Teachers’ Personal Experience with Genetic Counseling: An Opportunity to Collaborate and Increase Genetic Literacy
Kelsey Stauff
Genetic Counseling Awareness and Recruitment: How are Students Finding Information about the Genetic Counseling Profession
Katelyn Steike
An Investigation of the Satisfaction with the Diagnosis Experience of Hispanic Parents of Children with Down Syndrome
Julianne Whitleigh
Class of 2016
Thesis Projects:
Exploring the Psychosocial Experiences of Women who had Genetic Counseling via Telemedicine for Recently Diagnosed Breast Cancer
Jennifer Billiet 2016
*The Implementation of Whole Exome and Genome Sequencing based on Genetic Counseling Specialty
Allysa Blesson 2016
*Diagnosis of Fragile X Syndrome: A Pre- and Post-diagnosis Comparison of Carrier Mothers’ Emotional and Support Experiences
Amanda Catchings 2016
Exploring the Prenatal Genetic Counseling Experience for Social Mothers in Same-Sex Couples
Jennifer Gay 2016
*Endometrial Cancer Risk Perception in Women Diagnosed with Lynch Syndrome
Monique Lubaton 2016
*Career Advising about Genetic Counseling: A Look at the Current State of Familiarity Undergraduate Career Advisors have with Genetic Counseling
Carolyn Rogers 2016
The Impact of Clinical Genetics Exposure on Residents' Utilization of Clinical Genetics Skills and Genetic Counseling Services
Erin Syverson 2016
*Presented at NSGC 2016
Class of 2015
Thesis Projects:
Assessment of Current Practice and Athletic Trainers’ Knowledge of NCAA Sickle Cell Trait Screening
Melissa Crandall 2015
Barriers in Communication and Available Resources to Facilitate Conversation about Infertility with Girls Diagnosed with Turner Syndrome
Jessica King 2015
Recent Graduates’ and Current Students’ Perceptions of Training in Psychiatric Genetic Counseling
Ashley Low 2015
Investigating the Process of Authoring Genetic Disorder Blogs
Emily Pape 2015
Patient Attitudes Toward Informed Consent Regarding Incidental Findings in Whole Exome Sequencing
Kathleen Ray 2015
Factors Influencing the Assessment of Religion in Genetic Counseling Sessions
Kristopher Wold 2015
Class of 2014
Thesis Projects:
Current Practices in Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling for a Variant of Uncertain Significance: Perspectives of Genetic Counselors and Implications for the Profession
Ashley Allenby 2014
An Investigation Into The Factors That Influence Parental Decision To Disclose Carrier Status To Daughters In Families With Hemophilia
Katharine Bisordi 2014
Poster presentation at 2014 NSGC conference
Assessment of the Readability of Genetic Counseling Patient Letters
Emily Brown 2014
Poster presentation at 2014 NSGC conference
Huntington Disease: An Evaluation of Factors Affecting the Disclosure Process
Sonal Desai 2014
Topics of Discussion in Families with Youth with Special Health Care Needs during Healthcare Transition
Caitlyn Grabarits
Poster presentation at 2014 NSGC conference
Does Providing a Pre-visit Information Sheet on Genetic Testing Improve Client Preparedness for Pre-test Counseling?
James Welch 2014
Class of 2013
Thesis Projects:
Opinions on Communicating Hereditary Cancer Information within the Family: The If, When, and How of BRCA ½
Christine Bell 2013
Poster presentation at 2013 NSGC conference
Mutuality in the Marital Relationship in Huntington’s Disease
Christopher Ciliberto 2013
Assessment of Healthcare Providers’ Awareness of Barriers to Ethnicity-Based Carrier Screening: The Potential Role of the Universal Carrier Screen
Alix D’Angelo 2013
Quality of Life for Families with a Child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS): Differences between Families Based on the Child’s Primary Residence Location
Alena Egense 2013
Poster presentation at 2013 NSGC conference
An Assessment of Music Exposure in Children with Down Syndrome
Jeni Herrera-Mullar 2013
Poster presentation at 2013 NSGC conference
Genetic Counseling Effectiveness and its Psychological Impact in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Setting
Jennifer Sabatino 2013
Poster presentation at 2013 NSGC conference
Genetic Counselors’ Understanding and Assessment of Eating Disorders in a Prenatal Setting
Katilin Sesock 2013
Class of 2012
Thesis Projects:
Assessing Certified Nurse Midwives’ Knowledge and Feedback of Newborn Screening Education Tools
Chloe Farkas 2012
An Investigation of Genetic Counseling for Coronary Artery Disease Susceptibility
Kristin Maloney 2012
A Comparison Study Evaluating Screening Practices Post Genetic Counseling in Individuals with Lynch Syndrome versus Individuals with HNPCC
Kathryn Orio 2012
Poster presentation at 2012 NSGC conference and at 2012 CGA conference
Assessment of Genetic Counseling Satisfaction among Adolescent Patients
Elysia Pagano 2012
An Assessment of Financial Barriers for Adolescent to Adult Transition Clinics
Linda Rodgers 2012
An Assessment of Transition Services Provided by Genetic Counselors and the Training Received for These Roles
Darrow Speyer 2012
Class of 2011
Thesis Projects:
A Survey of How Genetic Counselors Access Online Genetics-Related Information
Jessica Abel 2011
The Use of Complimentary and Alternative Medical Treatments in Individuals with Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Rio Friday 2011
Patient Education and Subsequent Satisfaction with Genetic Counseling. An Assessment of the Clinical Utility of "Making Sense of your Genes: a Guide to Genetic Counseling"
Valerie Kantor 2011
Beyond the Book: Assessment of High School Biology Teachers use of Textbooks and Supplementary Materials to Teach Genetics
Sara Shelley 2011
Determining the Efficacy of Educating Consumers about Lysosomal Storage Disorders with a PowerPoint Presentation
Jessica Stransky 2011
A Study of the Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screen
Vaishnavi Subramani 2011
Class of 2010
Thesis Projects:
Developing Pre-Operation Support Materials for Children and Adolescents with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Undergoing Invasive Cardiovascular Surgery: A Pilot Study
Laura Hutchins
2010 Motivation for the Amish Populations Participation in Genetic Research
Casey Lord 2010 Poster presentation at 2010 NSGC conference
Newborn Screening: An Attitude and Knowledge Assessment of Nurses and Other Healthcare Providers in Maryland
Johanna Loewenstein
2010 Do Good, Not Harm: Assessment of the Guidance and Training Provided by Disease Advocacy Organizations (DAO’s) to Prepare their Members to Become Effective Resources for Newly Diagnosed Individuals and Families Joining their Group
Zlatka Kostova
2010 Support Service Needs of Adult Siblings of Persons with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Veronique Weinstein, 2010 Poster presentation at 2010 NSGC conference
The Impact of Children with Special Needs on Reproductive Decisions: Parent Reports of Birth Order and Influential Factors within the Child, Family, and the Community
Jennifer Weiss 2010 Poster presentation at 2010 NSGC conference
Class of 1997 - Class of 2009
Class of 2009
Thesis Projects:
Assessing Genetic Counselors’ Knowledge About Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Attitudes Toward a Carrier Screening Program
Natalie M. Beck 2009 Platform presentation at 2009 NSGC conference
Is it Enough? A Review of High School Genetics Content and Its Role in Promoting Biologic Literacy and Informed Decision Making in Genetic Counseling
Lauren E. Doyle 2009
Genetic Counseling for Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders in Neuromuscular Clinics: A Survey of Parents’ Experiences and Genetic Knowledge
Jacquelyn A. Francis 2009 Platform presentation at 2009 NSGC conference
Genetic Counselors’ Experience with Adolescent Patients in the Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session
Catherine M. Griswold 2009 Poster presentation at 2009 NSGC conference
An Assessment of Current Knowledge, Practice and Needs of Genetic Counselors and Diabetes Educators Regarding Counseling Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Available Genetic Testing
Stephanie E. Miller 2009 Poster presentation at 2009 NSGC conference
Class of 2008
Thesis Projects:
Determination of Risk Assessment Protocols or Midtrimester Amniocentesis in Prenatal Care Centers
Jodie M. Martin 2008 Poster presentation at 2008 NSGC conference
The Use of Invasive Prenatal Diagnostic Tests in Patients with a History of Infertility
Carolyn M. Dinsmore 2008 Platform presentation at 2008 NSGC conference
The Mother-Daughter Breast Cancer Connection: Risk Perception, Cancer Worry and Impact of Event Study
Rosemarie C. Keefe 2008 Poster presentation at 2008 NSGC conference
Assessment of Physicians' Screening Practices and Knowledge of Genetic Disorders in the Ashkenazi Jewish Population
Andrea M. Short 2008 Poster presentation at 2008 NSGC conference
Attitudes of Genetic Counselors Toward a Pictorial Representation of Genetic Disease
Karen R. Siklosi 2008
Class of 2007
Thesis Projects:
Comparing Family History Information as Recorded in a Family Medicine Chart Versus that Obtained by a Genetic Counselor
Laura A. Krass 2007 Platform presentation at 2007 NSGC conference
Core Competencies in Family History for All Health Care Professionals
Emily A. Malouf 2007 Platform presentation at 2008 NSGC conference
Current Resources, Methods, and Strategies for the Identification of Clinically Important Cytogenetic Abnormalities: A Survey and Independent Analysis
Aimee Piurek 2007 Platform presentation at 2007 NSGC conference
Prediction of Parenting Stress Levels Using Maladaptive Characteristics Observed in the Cornelia DeLange Syndrome Behavioral Phenotype
Elizabeth Peterson Platt 2007 Poster presentation at 2007 NSGC conference
An Examination of Sleep Disturbances in Cornelia DeLange Syndrome
Georgette Saba 2007 Poster presentation at 2007 NSGC conference
Prevalence of Six Co-Morbid Non-Bladder Conditions in Multiplex Families with IC/PBS; a Case-Controlled Study
Rebecca Crosetto 2007
Class of 2006
Thesis Projects:
Primary Care Screening for Hereditary Cancers
Melissa Fe Kramer 2006 Poster presentation at 2006 NSGC conference and at 2006 ASHG conference
Assessing the Barriers to Newborn Screening in the Primary Care Setting
Lucy H. Talbot 2006 Poster presentation at 2006 NSGC conference
Effects of Family History on the Quality of Life in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis
Ania W. White 2006
A Parent’s Assessment of the Individual Educational Plan for Children with Down syndrome in Maryland
Brad Williams 2006 Poster presentation at 2006 NSGC conference
Development of an Assay to Detect Pepsin in Respiratory Aspirates of Children to be used in the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Megan Skinner 2006
Class of 2005
Thesis Projects:
Behavioral Phenotype and Predictors of Maladaptive Behaviors in Cornelia de Lange Syndrome
Colleen Landy 2005Poster presentation at 2005 NSGC conference and at 2005 ASHG conference
Comparison of the Dietitian and Genetic Counselor Professions As a Model for Professional Advancement
Jessica Scott 2005 Poster presentation at 2005 NSGC conference
I'd Rather Be FISHin': Detection of Chromosome 6q Abnormalities in Lymphoid Malignancies Using Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
Aliza Sara Ricklis 2005
Development of Educational Materials for First Degree Relative of Individuals with UninformativeBRCA1/2 Test Results and Determining the Interest for Intervention and Support
Heather Marie Bremmer 2005
Health Providers’ Genetics Education: A Needs Assessment from Consumers of Genetics Services
Chana Esther Fogel 2005
Class of 2004
Thesis Projects:
Qualitative Study Investigating the Knowledge and Attitudes of Obstetricians Regarding Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Stephanie Ashley 2004 Poster presentation at 2004 NSGC conference
Association Between Polymorphisms in Cytochrome P450CYP3A (CYP3A5) and Tamoxifen Metabolism in Breast Cancer Patients
April Deigert 2004 Poster presentation at 2003 ASHG conference
Group Study on Eighteen Children with Holoprosencephaly: Do Facial and Clinical Measurements Uphold or Refute the Face Predicting the Brain
Whitney Ducaine 2004 Poster presentation at 2004 Holoprosencephaly conference
Assessment of the Effect of Prenatal Vitamin Use on AV Canal Defects in the Down Syndrome Population
Kyla Schmidt 2004
Class of 2003
Thesis Projects:
Surveying obstetric and neonatal nurses about carrier screening for cystic fibrosis
Scott Audlin 2003 Platform presentation at 2003 NSGC conference
Assessing the attitudes of physicians performing preimplantation genetic diagnosis toward controversial applications of this technology as a prenatal diagnostic tool
Karen Benson 2003 Platform presentation at 2003 NSGC conference
The Predictive value of family history for Neuropsychiatric phenotypes in young adults with Down syndrome
Kathryn Mosman 2003 Poster presentation at 2003 NSGC conference
Incorporation of a Genetic Education Module and Its Impact on Students’ Genetic Knowledge and Role Definition: A Survey of Graduate Nursing Students
Cheryl Pendergrass 2003 Poster presentation at 2003 NSGC conference
Class of 2002
Thesis Projects:
Characterization of Psychiatric Patients Diagnosed with a 22q Deletion: Implications for Genetic Counseling
Crystal Tichnell 2002 Platform presentation at 2002 NSGC conference
The Relationship Between Genetic Counselors and Support Groups
Elizabeth Kramer 2002
Supplemental Newborn Screening Using Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Attitudes of Parents, Pediatricians, and the Public of Maryland
Rebecca Kern 2002 Poster presentation at 2002 NSGC conference
Down Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Prenatal, Neonatal and Neurological Risk Factors
Krista Borman 2002
Class of 2001
Thesis Projects:
Depression and ApoE Genotypes in Young Adults with Down Syndrome
Amy Heffner 2001
Speech Patterns in Children with Kabuki Syndrome with and without Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate
Sheila Poulin Upton 2001 Poster presentation at 2001 NSGC conferencePublished journal article Upton S, Stadter CS, Landis P, Wulfsberg EA. Speech Characteristics in the Kabuki Syndrome. Am J Med Genet. 2003 Feb 1:1116A(4):338-41
Does Hepatitis C Infection (HCV) Explain Otherwise Unexplained Elevated Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP) in Pregnant Women?
Renee Genovese 2001
The Role of the Physician in Family Decision Making: Enrollment of Adolescents in Genetic Susceptibility Research
Melissa Yelton 2001
Genetic Differences in Tamoxifen Metabolizing Enzymes in Breast Cancer Patients
Hetal Sheth 2001 Recipient of University of Maryland Women’s Health Research Group Grant 2001Poster presentation at 2001 NSGC conference
Class of 2000
Thesis Projects:
The Impact of a Genetic Diagnosis and Etiology of Mental Retardation or Learning Disabilities: A Survey of Special Educators
Jessica Rispoli 2000 Poster presentation at 2000 NSGC conference
An Evaluation of Different Recruitment Strategies Used in a Family Study
Amanda Scaffe 2000 Poster presentation at 2000 NSGC conference
Adolescent Referrals for Prenatal Genetic Counseling Services
Marcia Ferguson 2000 Poster presentation at 2000 NSGC conference
Class of 1999
Thesis Projects:
Development of a Computer-Based Tutorial for Primary Care Physicians for The Management of Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
Nikki Justice 1999 Awarded 1998-99 Mid-Atlantic Region Human Genetics Network (MARHGN) grantPoster presentation at the 1999 NSGC conference.
Cancer Risk Perception, Management, and Role of Genetic Testing Among Men with a Family History of Breast Cancer
Debra West 1999
The Impact of Genetic Testing in The Jewish Community
Karyn Schmeidler 1999 Poster presentation at the 1999 NSGC conference
Prader-Willi Syndrome Due to Maternal Uniparental Disomy and Suspected Trisomy 15 Mosaicism in a Liveborn Infant: A Case Report and Review
Erika Olander 1999 Poster presentation at the 1999 ASHG conference Published journal article Am. J. Med. Genet. 93(3):215-218 (200)
Risk Factors of Coarctation of the Aorta with and without Ventricular Septal Defect: Analysis of the Baltimore-Washington Infant Study
Dana Swartzberg 1999 Poster presentation at the 1999 NSGC conference Published journal article Teratology 64:229-236 (2001)
Class of 1998
Thesis Projects:
Development of a Booklet for Families of Individuals with Noonan Syndrome
Maura Kenton 1998 Booklet printed and distributed by the Noonan syndrome support group
Survey of Master-Level Genetic Counseling Programs and Cancer Genetic Counselors Concerning Cancer Genetics and Cancer Genetic Counseling Training
Amy Lundgren 1998 Poster presentation at the 1998 NSGC conference
Physician Follow-Up of Normal Maternal Screening Results
Aimee Hodgkins 1998
Survey of Parents of Children with Mucopolysaccharidoses and Mucolipidoses Concerning Medical Complications and Treatment Options
Karen Fleshman 1998 Poster presentation at the 1998 NSGC conference.
Class of 1997
Thesis Projects:
Research for Beginners and a Case Example
Virginia Norris 1997