Hannah
Than Win,
Master of Genetic Counselor Studies
Clinical Research Project Coordinator
Medpace
Hannah R. Than Win is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's program of the Masters of Genetic Counselor Studies.. Hannah has found her passion in specialties including prenatal, palliative care, and pediatric genetics. She has previous experience working with children and families in inpatient care, and facilitating group counseling for children who have experienced significant loss. In addition, Hannah has completed a certificate program in pharmacogenomics, and is expanding her education in interprofessional practices as a part of the Path of Distinction at UW-Madison.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Perinatal loss is often considered a traumatic life event. Genetic testing is available to patients upon provider initiation to investigate the etiology, which can aid in the grieving process. While genetic testing is trending towards increased utilization by non-genetic providers, it remains unclear the perceived value in the perinatal setting, specifically in cases of spontaneous miscarriage, stillbirth, and loss due to life-limiting congenital anomalies. Historically, genetic testing is perceived as having lower priority and lower utility in palliative care, with barriers to pursuing…