Anna Newlin, MS, CGC | Kristen Hughes, MS, CGC |
Anna Newlin, MS, CGC
Anna Newlin, MS, CGC, is a board-certified genetic counselor who earned her Master of Science degree in Human Genetics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she trained under the tutelage of several well known clinical and research geneticists, including Dr. Francis Collins, who currently heads the Human Genome Project. Anna has a broad base of clinical experience which includes prenatal as well as pediatric genetic counseling. Anna spent several years involved in clinical ophthalmic genetics which provided her with the unique opportunity to work with families with hereditary eye disorders. Her interests have shifted to providing risk assessment to adult patients, the majority of whom are referred for a personal or family history of cancer.
Kristen Hughes, MS, CGC Lead Genetic Counselor
Kristen Hughes received a Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling from Northwestern University and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. While in graduate school, she volunteered with Imerman Angels One-on-One Cancer Support Organization and enjoyed working with and learning from passionate and inspiring cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers. As part of her graduate training, Kristen gained experience in various fields including pediatric, prenatal, neurology, and cancer genetics, laboratory utilization and patient advocacy. Kristen enjoys working with patients to provide risk assessment and genetic counseling to individuals and families who are at risk for genetic conditions, including personal and family histories of cancer.