Jenna Finley, MS LCGC
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Credentials
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ABGC Board Certified Genetic Counselor
American Board of Genetic Counseling -
CA State Genetic Counseling License
California Department of Public Health
Experience
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Bionano
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager, Genomic Data Analysis
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Jun 2023 - Present
Lead a team of scientists who analyze data generated from Bionano's optical genome mapping platform for clinical validation studies and scientific affairs projects. Lead a team of scientists who analyze data generated from Bionano's optical genome mapping platform for clinical validation studies and scientific affairs projects.
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Invitae
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Development (ClinGen)
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Aug 2018 - May 2023
As a clinical genomic scientist working in systems development at Invitae, I am a member of a team of awesome scientists who design, build, and implement systems and tools to support our variant classification and reporting processes. As a clinical genomic scientist working in systems development at Invitae, I am a member of a team of awesome scientists who design, build, and implement systems and tools to support our variant classification and reporting processes.
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Genomic Scientist
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Nov 2017 - Oct 2018
Worked with the team at the SoCal regional molecular genetic laboratory in Glendale to bring clinical chromosomal microarray testing in-house. Helped to establish the copy number variant classification and report writing workflow. Worked with the team at the SoCal regional molecular genetic laboratory in Glendale to bring clinical chromosomal microarray testing in-house. Helped to establish the copy number variant classification and report writing workflow.
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Ambry Genetics
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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400 - 500 Employee
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Reporting Genetic Counselor II
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Aug 2013 - Nov 2017
Interpretation of diagnostic test results (NGS multi-gene panels, exome, and microarray), review and summary of relevant medical literature, and technical and clinical support regarding test options and results for internal staff and ordering clinicians. Interpretation of diagnostic test results (NGS multi-gene panels, exome, and microarray), review and summary of relevant medical literature, and technical and clinical support regarding test options and results for internal staff and ordering clinicians.
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California Pacific Medical Center
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700 & Above Employee
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Prenatal Genetic Counseling Intern
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Provided genetic counseling and psychosocial support to patients with indications including: positive prenatal screening results, fetal abnormalities, positive family histories, and advanced maternal age. Provided genetic counseling and psychosocial support to patients with indications including: positive prenatal screening results, fetal abnormalities, positive family histories, and advanced maternal age.
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Kaiser Permanente
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Cancer Genetic Counseling Intern
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Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Managed a caseload of patients for whom I was the primary genetic counselor, ordered and consented patients for genetic testing for cancer predisposition syndromes including Lynch, MEN1, and HBOC syndrome. Conveyed both positive and negative test results, drafted chart notes, and wrote family letters. Participated in tumor board, case conferences, and BRCA support groups, as well as taught a BRCA class for patients and presented cancer research at journal club. Managed a caseload of patients for whom I was the primary genetic counselor, ordered and consented patients for genetic testing for cancer predisposition syndromes including Lynch, MEN1, and HBOC syndrome. Conveyed both positive and negative test results, drafted chart notes, and wrote family letters. Participated in tumor board, case conferences, and BRCA support groups, as well as taught a BRCA class for patients and presented cancer research at journal club.
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UCSF Memory and Aging Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Neuro-Genetics Genetic Counseling Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Provided genetic counseling for the families of patients with frontotemporal degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s, and neuromuscular diseases. Gave a publicized talk to neurology journal club about recent advances in Alzheimer’s genetics research. Attended grand rounds, journal club, educational seminars, and dementia support groups Provided genetic counseling for the families of patients with frontotemporal degeneration, Alzheimer’s disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s, and neuromuscular diseases. Gave a publicized talk to neurology journal club about recent advances in Alzheimer’s genetics research. Attended grand rounds, journal club, educational seminars, and dementia support groups
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University of California, Davis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pediatric Genetic Counseling Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Performed chart review, literature research, and case preparation for all referred patients. Contributed to weekly pediatric genetics clinics where I counseled families of children and adults with genetic conditions, including fragile X and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. Presented multiple unique cases to the genetics team Performed chart review, literature research, and case preparation for all referred patients. Contributed to weekly pediatric genetics clinics where I counseled families of children and adults with genetic conditions, including fragile X and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. Presented multiple unique cases to the genetics team
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Education
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2011 - 2013
California State University, Stanislaus
MS, Genetic Counseling -
2004 - 2008
Penn State University
B.S, Biological Anthropology; Spanish
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