Whitney Ford
Genetic Counselor, Oncology Lead at GeneMatters (Acquired by Genome Medical)- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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GeneMatters (Acquired by Genome Medical)
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Genetic Counselor, Oncology Lead
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Genetic Counselor
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2020 - Present
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Saint Luke's Health System
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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 Counselor
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Aug 2010 - 2019
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2008 - May 2010
I worked in a research lab focused on the use of virus-derived gene transfer vectors as therapeutic tools. I organized and categorized the tools and materials used in the lab. I also wrote research proposals, IRBs and I was a key personnel for a project evaluating the intestinal epithelial stem cell population in pediatric intestinal polyps. I worked in a research lab focused on the use of virus-derived gene transfer vectors as therapeutic tools. I organized and categorized the tools and materials used in the lab. I also wrote research proposals, IRBs and I was a key personnel for a project evaluating the intestinal epithelial stem cell population in pediatric intestinal polyps.
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Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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United States
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Research Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Predoctoral Research Associate
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
I worked in a research lab focused on characterizing Nod, the Drosophila chromokinesin-like protein required for chromosome segregation. I maintained stocks of Drosophila for future crosses, conducted a screen for autosomal dominant suppressors of nodDTW's cold sensitive phenotype. I worked in a research lab focused on characterizing Nod, the Drosophila chromokinesin-like protein required for chromosome segregation. I maintained stocks of Drosophila for future crosses, conducted a screen for autosomal dominant suppressors of nodDTW's cold sensitive phenotype.
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Education
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Masters of Science, Genetic Counseling -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelors of Art, Biology -
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelors of Art, Chemistry