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Beverly M. Yashar, M.S., Ph.D., Program Director obtained her PhD in genetics from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and her MS in genetic counseling from the University of Michigan. She has worked in a wide variety of genetics settings including basic research labs, clinical genetics clinics and a family studies core. Her research interests include the genetics of aging and common complex diseases. She is involved in curriculum development, teaching classes and seminars and student supervision during clinical rotations.
Phone: (734) 763-2933, email: yashar@umich.edu |
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Elizabeth Petty, M.D., Medical Director obtained her M.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin and completed her genetics fellowship at Yale University. Dr. Petty is certified in pediatrics, molecular genetics and clinical genetics. Her research interests include the identification of genes regulating cell division and malignant progression. She teaches and supervises students during clinical rotations.
Phone: (734) 763-2532, email: epetty@umich.edu |
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Monica Marvin, M.S., Assistant Program Director obtained her Masters Degree in genetic counseling from the University of Michigan in 1994. Prior to returning to the University of Michigan in 2005, she worked in a variety of clinical settings including prenatal, pediatrics, and adult genetics at New Jersey Medical School and Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI. Monica coordinates clinical rotations, teaches classes, supervises students, and is involved in curriculum development. She is currently the President of the Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors.
Phone: (734) 647-7399, email: monicama@umich.edu |
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Jane Schuette, M.S., Clinical Instructor, graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1980 and worked at Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Hospital before joining the University of Michigan faculty in 1991. Jane, Wendy Uhlmann and Diane Baker (past director of the Michigan genetic counseling program) are co-editors of the book “A Guide to Genetic Counseling,” the first textbook on the principles and practice of genetic counseling. Jane teaches Interdisciplinary Care, mentors case conferences and supervises students during clinical rotations.
Phone: (734) 764-0579, email: janesc@umich.edu |
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Wendy Uhlmann, M.S., Clinical Instructor graduated from the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program in 1987 and worked in reproductive genetics at Wayne State University before joining the faculty at Michigan in 1993. Wendy is a past president of the National Society of Genetic Counselors, and is active nationally in genetic policy issues as a member of the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing (SACGT) Work Group on Informed Consent and the American Society of Human Genetics Social Issues Committee. Wendy teaches and supervises students during clinical rotations.
(734) 763-2532, email: wuhlmann@umich.edu |
Directions
From the North
Take US-23 South to the Geddes Rd. exit 39. Turn right onto Geddes. Continue on Geddes for approximately 2 miles. Geddes becomes Fuller. Continue on Fuller for another 2 miles. To go to the Medical Center turn left at the traffic light at E. Medical Center Dr. Follow the signage on your right and overhead go past the Cancer Center (Parking Lot B), and ER. Taubman, University Hospital, and Mott (Parking Lot A) will be on your right.
From the South
Take US-23 North to Geddes Rd. exit 39. Turn left onto Geddes. Continue on Geddes for approximately 2 miles. Geddes becomes Fuller. Continue on Fuller for another 2 miles. To go to the Medical Center turn left at the traffic light at E. Medical Center Dr. Follow the signage on your right and overhead past the Cancer Center (Parking Lot B), and ER. Taubman, University Hospital, and Mott (Parking Lot A) will be on your right.
From the East
Take I-94 West to US 23 North exit 180B to Geddes Rd. exit 39. Turn left onto Geddes. Continue on Geddes for approximately 2 miles. Geddes becomes Fuller. Continue on Fuller for another 2 miles. To go to the Medical Center turn left at the traffic light at E. Medical Center Dr. Follow the signage on your right and overhead past the Cancer Center (Parking Lot B), and ER. Taubman, University Hospital, and Mott (Parking Lot A) will be on your right.
From the West
Take I-94 East to Ann Arbor exit 172. This merges into Jackson Road, which becomes Huron St. Continue 2.5 miles East through downtown. At the traffic light at Huron and Glen, turn left onto Glen. After 1 block on Glen turn right at the traffic light on E. Ann St. Go 2 blocks and bear right onto Observatory. Follow the signage on your right and overhead go past the Cardiovascular Center (Parking Lot C). Turn left off of Observatory at the traffic light onto E. Medical Center Drive to Mott, University Hospital, Taubman, and the ER (Parking Lot A).
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