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Our Team of Experts Geneticists

Katherine A Rauen, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Adjunct Professor

Department of Pediatrics

Division of Medical Genetics

• 1978-81, CSU Bakersfield, BS, Biology
• 1981-85, UC Davis, MS, Physiology
• 1986-92, UC Davis, PhD, Genetics
• 1991-95, UC Irvine School of Medicine, MD, Medicine
• 1995-97, UCSF Medical Center, Residency, Pediatrics
• 1997-00, UCSF Medical Center, Fellowship, Medical Genetics

Genetic Counselors

Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics and counseling. Most enter the field from a variety of disciplines, including biology, genetics,nursing,psychology,publichealth and social work.

The genetic counselors at UCSF work as members of a health care team, providing information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders and to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. They identify families at risk, investigate the problem present in the family, interpret information about the disorder, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and review available options with the family.

Our genetic counselors also provide supportive counseling to families and serve as patient advocates. They  serve as educators and resource people and are a valuable member of our health care team.

Sheri Pena

Kati Malabed

Allyson Scott

Kathryn Drexler

Sarah Russell