Class of 2025

Lein Charkatli, MS, CGC
Graduate research project title: Identification of Lynch Syndrome after Universal Colorectal and Endometrial Tumor Screening at the Detroit Medical Center

Anthony DePaulis, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Corewell East Cancer Genetics
Royal Oak, Michigan
Graduate research project title: Undergraduate Health Professions Advisors Experiences with Genetic Counseling Advising: Awareness, Challenges, and Diversity

Alba Guxholli, MS
Genetic Counselor
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Division of Neurology
Detroit, Michigan
Graduate research project title: Parental Understanding in Angelman Syndrome and Dup15q Syndrome Populations

Emma Kramer, MS
Graduate research project title: Assessing Chinese Adoptee’s Perspectives on Genetic Counseling and Genetic Testing

Nneka Ogbonnaya, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Graduate research project title: Engaging with a Community: A Cancer Action Council’s Process of Selecting a Cancer Family History Collection Tool

Hiral Patel, MS, CGC
Graduate research project title: Cascade Screening Outcomes in Hereditary Cardiovascular Disease and Secondary Findings- CardioSeq Study

Kristin Pohl, MS, CGC
Graduate research project title: An Analysis of the Representation of Genetic Conditions in Children’s Literature

Shelby Wright, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Windsor Regional Hospital
Windsor, Ontario
Graduate research project title: Characterizing Genetic Referral Patterns, Uptake, and Outcomes for Pediatric Patients with Hearing Loss
