Kimberly
Anderson,
CGC
Genetic Counselor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kimberly Anderson, M.S. CGC, is a senior genetic counselor at the University of Wisconsin Cytogenetic and Molecular Genetic Laboratories within the State Lab of Hygiene. She has fourteen years experience as a GC, first as a clinical counselor within a perinatalology center and then as a laboratory genetic counselor at an academic center. Kimberly currently works at the UW Cytogenetics Lab, offering support to staff and medical providers regarding genetic testing options and result interpretation. Kimberly also functions as their education coordinator, teaching undergraduate and graduate students as well as overseeing medical residents during their rotations through the laboratory.
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…