- By Jodi Tahsler
- Posted April 12, 2023
Ambry Spotlights Rob Pilarski: Seeing Genetic Testing’s Big Picture
Ambry Genetics caught up with Robert Pilarski, MS, LGC, MSW, Director of Medical Affairs, at his home on the shore in Cape Cod. He describes the town as “his happy place,” and in learning more about his role at Ambry, it seems that his career has entered a happy place as well. Rob has been with Ambry for over two years and is often sought…
- By Jodi Tahsler
- Posted April 11, 2023
Meet the Gene Team: Jeni Herrera-Mullar, MGC, CGC, DMA, presents the Gene of the Month, MSH3
Meet the Gene Team The Gene Team is an essential part of Ambry Genetics. This passionate team of experts is inspired by advancing the science of gene characterization and being able to help patients. For our second installment, we would like to introduce Jeni Herrera-Mullar, MGC, CGC, DMA, Principal Clinical Scientist at Ambry Genetics. Jeni…
- By Catherine Schultz, MS, CGC
- Posted March 23, 2023
Ambry Genetics Diagnostic Dilemma: +RNAinsight® Reveals Lynch Syndrome in Sisters
In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Ambry would like to share the story of Jane and Julie Smith (not their real names) – sisters and cancer survivors. Jane was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2004 at the age of 36. While she was concerned about her diagnosis and family history of ovarian cancer, genetic testing was not widely available…
- By Jodi Tahsler
- Posted March 8, 2023
International Women’s Day: Spotlighting Cathrine Keller, MD, A Woman of Substance
Being a “woman of substance” requires a passion for benefitting the greater good. Dr. Cathrine Keller has it in abundance. “We believe the greater good is to put our patients’ health and safety at the epicenter of every decision we make.” A woman of substance seldom has a neutral position. As a leader in the fight against breast cancer,…
- By Jodi Tahsler
- Posted March 2, 2023
Meet the Gene Team: Bess Wayburn, PhD, CGC, presents the Gene of the Month, SPTBN1
Meet the Gene Team The Gene Team is an essential part of Ambry Genetics. This passionate team of experts is inspired by advancing the science of gene characterization and being able to help patients. For our first installment, we would like to introduce Bess Wayburn, PhD, CGC, Principal Clinical Scientist at Ambry Genetics. Bess Wayburn is a…
- By Melissa Holman, MS, CGC
- Posted February 28, 2023
American Heart Month Spotlight: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
Earlier this year, the nation’s attention was captured by Damar Hamlin’s story after he collapsed on the field from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during Monday Night Football. After Hamlin’s collapse, teammates, fans and most of America watched as CPR was performed and he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. In the days that followed,…
- By Lisa Kindel
- Posted November 15, 2022
Live Life Proactively: Trinity Chappelear Shares Life Post-ATM Mutation Diagnosis
The adage “knowing is half the battle” describes Trinity Chappelear perfectly. Her dear friend Brandi Preston lost her mother to breast cancer at age 14, spurring Preston to start The Kamie K Preston Hereditary Cancer Foundation, based in Omaha, Nebraska. The non-profit is devoted to educating and supporting awareness for genetic testing to…
- By Jodi Tahsler
- Posted November 10, 2022
A Q&A with My Faulty Gene founder Kathy Baker
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization that provides information and assistance to individuals whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. They believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it. We sat down with Kathy…
- By Noelle Carbognin
- Posted February 17, 2022
Thanks to Genetic Testing, I Now Know My Cancer Risk
“It’s one thing to be scared to hear something, it’s another to die from not hearing something at all.”—Rick, Colon & Kidney Cancer Survivor (American Cancer Society) When I was twelve years old, my cousin was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. She was only 24. My mother knew my grandfather on…
- By Alexandria Meyer
- Posted November 8, 2018
I am a Genetic Counselor- What Does That Mean?
“Genetic counselor” is not just a job title, though it is one that I have been enormously proud to carry for the past 10 years. In that time, I have come to primarily think of “genetic counselor” as a term which embodies a skill set. Just like Liam Neeson in “Taken,” we have a very special set of skills, however, our skills allow…