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Dan Rader and Kathleen Valverde are principal investigators of the CLEP-GC grant due to their expertise in genetics and genetic counseling. Their leadership ensures the program advances research, education, and career development for genetic counselors, fostering innovation in genomic medicine. Additionally, local principal investigators and program directors who are experts in the field of genetics from each consortium site collaborate to support each aspect of the grant.

Grant Leadership

Dr. Kathleen Valverde Kathleen Valverde, PhD Program Director, Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania
Dan Rader Dan Rader, PhD Professors of Molecular Medicine University of Pennsylvania

Leadership

Dr. Tiff Harman Tiff Hartman, PhD Assistant Director University of Pennsylvania
Becca Mueller Rebecca Mueller, PhD, LCGC Director of Research University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Riconda Daniel Riconda, MS, CGC Associate Professor Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Kim Worley Kim Worley, PhD Professor and Vice Chair for Research Affairs Baylor College of Medicine
Debra Duquette Debra Duquette Director Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Nancy Cox and Martha Dudek Nancy Cox & Martha Dudek Professors Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Gail Jarvic Gail Jarvic, PhD Division Head University of Washington Medical Center
Robin Bennett Robin L Bennett Program Director University of Washington Medical Center

Current Student Participants

Elsa Balton Elsa Balton University of Washington Medical Center
alt Jessa Bidwell Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Natalie Burrill Natalie Burrill University of Pennsylvania
Pankhuri Gupta Pankhuri Gupta University of Washington Medical Center
Cecilia Kessler Cecilia “Cece” Kessler Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Elizabeth McCormick Elizabeth McCormick University of Pennsylvania
Shelly Weiss McQuaid Shelly Weiss McQuaid Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Bailey Mitchell Bailey Mitchell Baylor College of Medicine
Lianna Paul Lianna Paul Vanderbilt University Medical Center
alt Sarah McKeown Ruggiero University of Pennsylvania
alt Michelle “Shelly” Zelnick Baylor College of Medicine

We would like to recognize the students participating in the Clinical Laboratory Experience Program in Genetic Counseling (CLEP-GC). Explore their biographies and learn about their contributions and achievements in the field.