Sivya Twersky

Program Manager at Guide Genetics
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New York, New York, United States, US

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Credentials

  • General Genetics and Genetic counseling
    American Board of Medical Geneics
    Jan, 1988
    - Nov, 2024
  • License in Genetic counseling, Ohio
    State Medical Board of Ohio
    Sep, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • License New jersey
    NJ Department of Consumer Affairs
    Aug, 2014
    - Nov, 2024
  • Genetic Counseling License, Washington
    Washington State Department of Health
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Genetic Counseling license: Tennessee
    Tennessee Department of Health
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • License in Genetic Counseling, CT.
    Conencticutt Department of Public Health
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • License in Genetic Counseling: Minnesota
    Minnesota Bard if Medical Parctice
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • License: Genetic Counseling, Oklahoma
    Oklahoma State Department of Health
    Jun, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Guide Genetics
    • United States
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      As Project Manager, I work with the director of Guide Genetics to develop a survey to identify individuals with metastatic prostate cancer that would qualify for a PARP inhibitor trial. Reviewed database of patients referred to Guide Genetics identified patients with either a personal or family history of prostate cancer or a pathogenic or likely pathogenic mutation in genes associated with a risk for prostate cancer. Trained and supervised a team of genetic counselors. Data analysis and reporting. As Genetic Counselor, I provide telegenetic pre-and post-genetic counseling to patients referred by contracted laboratories for various indications and order appropriate testing in conjunction with referring physician. Show less

  • Touro University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Program Consultant
      • 2020 - Present

      Develop masters-level genetic counseling program. Develop masters-level genetic counseling program.

  • Sema4
    • United States
    • Biotechnology Research
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Gene Curator
      • 2017 - 2022

      Gene curation for molecular lab thereby contributing to the development of new disease panels for testing and diagnosis. Gene curation for molecular lab thereby contributing to the development of new disease panels for testing and diagnosis.

  • 83bar
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Cancer Genetic Counselor
      • Mar 2018 - Aug 2021

      • Provided telegenetic pre- and post-genetic counseling to self-selected patients concerned about their hereditary cancer risk for cancer.

    • Cancer Genetic Counselor
      • 2016 - 2021

      • Supplied telegenetic pre- and post-genetic counseling to self-selected patients concerned about their hereditary cancer risk. • Coordinated appropriate testing, based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines.

  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Laboratory genetic counselor
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

      • Provided telephone genetic counseling to review results of 281 disease carrier panel. • Offered genetic counseling to patients at high-risk maternal fetal medicine office. • Served as liaison between perinatologists, referring physicians, and laboratory. • Provided telephone genetic counseling to review results of 281 disease carrier panel. • Offered genetic counseling to patients at high-risk maternal fetal medicine office. • Served as liaison between perinatologists, referring physicians, and laboratory.

  • SEMA4 Genomics
    • Stamford, Ct
    • Gene Curator/ Medical Writer
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Provided telephone genetic counseling to review results of 281 disease carrier panel. • Offered genetic counseling to patients at a high-risk maternal fetal medicine office. • Served as liaison between perinatologists, referring physicians, and the laboratory. • Coordinated cytogenetic and molecular testing. • Reviewed results of testing and organized referrals to appropriate providers when indicated. • Provided telephone genetic counseling to review results of 281 disease carrier panel. • Offered genetic counseling to patients at a high-risk maternal fetal medicine office. • Served as liaison between perinatologists, referring physicians, and the laboratory. • Coordinated cytogenetic and molecular testing. • Reviewed results of testing and organized referrals to appropriate providers when indicated.

  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Clinical Services Supervisor
      • 1998 - 2016

      As Supervisor of Clinical Services and Genetic Counselor developed guidelines for genetic services for the prenatal clinic population. Guided involvement, development, and direction of both inter-and intra-departmental programs, including the Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Program, New Jersey State Newborn Screening Program, Gaucher Disease Treatment Program, and Hunter Syndrome Treatment Program. Managed administration of the department and supervised genetic counselors, interns, and students.• Launched Direct Hereditary Cancer Risk Program designed to identify and assess increased risk of cancer-related to hereditary factors. • Developed and monitored quality assurance protocol.• Implemented grant aimed at assessing anxiety levels of women interested in breast cancer risk assessment, utilizing pre- and post-informational session questionnaire.• Oversaw and provided seminars to graduate and undergraduate summer scholars.• Conducted in-service teaching to medical students, social services, and nursing staff.• Led and coordinated genetic counseling services for the prenatal clinic population. Show less

    • Manager, Genetic Service
      • 1998 - 2016

      Launched career with Hackensack Medical Center as Genetic Counselor, providing genetic counseling services to prenatal, pediatric, and adult populations. Also initiated, coordinated, and developed hereditary cancer genetics program. Charged with providing strategic support and direction to both clinical and genetic services, pivoted between dual roles with administrative responsibilities, genetic counseling, and supervision of clinical services. Recognized for exemplary performance, earned promotion to Manager of Genetic Services.Launched career with Hackensack Medical Center as Genetic Counselor, providing genetic counseling services to prenatal, pediatric, and adult populations. Also initiated, coordinated, and developed hereditary cancer genetics program. Charged with providing strategic support and direction to both clinical and genetic services, pivoted between dual roles with administrative responsibilities, genetic counseling, and supervision of clinical services. Recognized for exemplary performance, earned promotion to Manager of Genetic Services. Show less

Education

  • New York University
    Master of Social Work - MSW, Clinical/Medical Social Work
  • Sarah Lawrence College
    Master of Science - MS, Genetic Counseling
  • Yeshiva University, Stern College for Women
    BS, Human Biology

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