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Daniel Lee Riconda
M.S., C.G.C.
Professor, Program Director Genetic Counseling Program
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The program leadership and faculty genuinely want our input and are always looking for the best ways to ensure we have an exemplary experience.

Heather Lucas, GCP Student

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Nassef
Salma A. Nassef
M.S., C.G.C.
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Rachel Franciskovich
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Eble
Tanya Noelle Eble
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Garland
Beth Hackethorn Garland
Ph.D.
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Meng
Linyan Meng
Ph.D.
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Salma A. Nassef
M.S., C.G.C.
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Patricia Robbins-Furman
M.P.H., C.G.C.
Assistant Professor
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Sarah Scollon
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Daniel Lee Riconda
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Professor, Program Director Genetic Counseling Program
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Tamara Solomon
M.S., C.G.C.
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Ning Liu
Ph.D.
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Nichole Marie Owen
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Melissa A. Richard
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Rachel Franciskovich
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Lauren R. Desrosiers-Battu
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Abigail Yesso
Genetic Counselor
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Liz Mizerik
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Austin L Brown
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Robert Rigobello
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Jeremy Schraw
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Taylor Beecroft
MS, CGC
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Romy Fawaz
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Chaya Murali
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Emily Bland
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Josephine Elizabeth Minick
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Andrea Moon
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Bo Yuan
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Jannette Castro Cruz
Coordinator, Business Operations
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Clinical Faculty

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Genetic Counselor Insights

Baylor College of Medicine genetic counselor Sandra Peacock discusses her career and experience.

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