Deborah Hazard
Arvada,CO
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive expertise in chromosome analysis and mentorship at Colorado Genetics Laboratory. Proven track record in developing educational materials and training new technologists, enhancing their skills in complex abnormalities. My strong leadership and critical thinking abilities help to drive successful team collaboration and foster a culture of excellence in laboratory practices.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Principal Professional/Education Coordinator
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
Healthcare Senior Professional/Education Coordinator
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
11.2021 - 10.2023
Laboratory Technologist III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
11.2016 - 11.2021
Laboratory Technologist II
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
06.2013 - 11.2016
Laboratory Technologist I
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
12.2011 - 06.2013
Lab Support III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
01.2011 - 12.2011
Student Lab Assistant III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Therapeutic Practices/Pre-Healthcare
Metropolitan State University
Denver, CO12-2010
Associate of Science -
Front Range Community College
Boulder12-2001
Skills
- Expertise in primary and secondary analysis of both normal as well as complex abnormal constitutional and stem cell g-banded chromosome preparations
- Experience in neoplastic chromosome analysis including identification of clonal abnormalities
- Proficiency in analysis using both microscopy as well as automated imaging software (Cytovision)
- Adept at correlating results of molecular (microarray and FISH) methodologies with chromosome analysis findings
- Highly experienced wet lab consultant for both prenatal long-term cell culture as well as short term peripheral blood culturing for constitutional studies
- Over four years experience in the mentorship and development of PhD Laboratory Genetics and Genomics fellows, as well as new laboratory technologists, in constitutional cytogenetic methods and analysis
Certification
- CG(ASCP) Certified: 2013-Present
Collaboration in Publications
- James, Kiely & Hazard, Deborah & Graw, Sharon & Smith, Amy & Brzeskiewicz, Peter & Jacques, Heather & Rowe, Rachel & Duis, Jessica & Bao, Liming & Haag, Mary. (2022). Ep150: Mosaic 2q37 Deletion Detected In A Neonate With Iugr And Brain Malformations. Genetics In Medicine. 24. S92.10.1016/J.Gim.2022.01.186.
- Ruggeri, J. M., Kudalkar, E., Hazard, D. M., Gilfillan, T., Balakhani, S., Walter, A. M., Carstens, B., Harding, K., Aisner, D. L., Hurt, K. J., & Haag, M. (2025). 40: Mixing Ploidies And Assays: A Case Report Of Perinatal Diagnosis And Outcome For Diploid/Triploid Mixoploidy. Genetics In Medicine Open, 3, 101957.
- Haines, Katherine & Hazard, Deborah & Carstens, Billie & Trevisan, Patrícia & Brzeskiewicz, Peter & Gilfillan, Thomas & Nijmeh, Hala & Fernandez, Andrea & Perez-Gill, Chandra & Stoecker, Mikayla & Kochhar, Aaina & Haag, Mary. (2024). P743: Uncovering Hidden Complex Structural Mechanisms: Conventional Karyotype As A Complement To Chromosomal Microarray. Genetics In Medicine Open. 2. 101647. 10.1016/J.Gimo.2024.101647.
Timeline
Healthcare Principal Professional/Education Coordinator
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
10.2023 - Current
Healthcare Senior Professional/Education Coordinator
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
11.2021 - 10.2023
Laboratory Technologist III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
11.2016 - 11.2021
Laboratory Technologist II
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
06.2013 - 11.2016
Laboratory Technologist I
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
12.2011 - 06.2013
Lab Support III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
01.2011 - 12.2011
Student Lab Assistant III
Colorado Genetics Laboratory- University of Colorado
01.2010 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Therapeutic Practices/Pre-Healthcare
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Science -
Front Range Community College