Nicole Haas
University of Kentucky
1
Certification
2
years of professional experience
Oncology Genetic Counselor at the University of Kentucky with experience in counseling a wide variety of indications as the only NCI-designated cancer center in the state of Kentucky. Successfully coordinated genetic testing for over 500 patients while also participating in extracurricular activities such as giving educational presentations to healthcare professionals, participating in research projects, and coordinating student clinical experiences. Eager to utilize genetic counseling experience and grow upon skills in a diverse patient population.
Work History
Senior Oncology Genetic Counselor
1 Year 11 Months- Counseling individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer on their risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome and coordinating appropriate genetic testing, totaling 500 patients.
- Leading weekly case conference meetings with colleagues to discuss complex genetic test results.
- Planning clinical rotation details for students from the University of Cincinnati, Bay Path University, and Boise State University Genetic Counseling programs.
- Reviewing patient charts for upper GI, melanoma/sarcoma, and neuroendocrine/carcinoid tumor board meetings, averaging ~15 patient chart reviews a week.
- Presented on the importance of genetic counseling to healthcare professionals across Kentucky during Grand Rounds, promoting awareness and understanding of hereditary cancer risks.
- Acted as content expert for the University’s Partnering to Impact Testing in the Commonwealth for Hereditary Cancers (PITCH) grant, designing and implementing a patient education video for individuals meeting NCCN criteria for germline genetic testing.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Genetic Counseling
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Biological Sciences
Skills
Genetic testing interpretation
Clinical documentation
Patient education materials
Genetic risk assessment
Telehealth proficiency
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- Genetic Counseling Certification #22987, American Board of Genetic Counseling, 2025
- Kentucky Genetic Counselor State License #GC608, Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure, 2026
Accomplishments
- Case report coordinated with My Gene Counsel and pending publishing in the next year.
- Presented complex case at the Hereditary Pancreatitis Case Cafe by Ambry Genetics.
- Guest lecturer with the University of Cincinnati's Clinical Ethics in Genetic Counseling course.
Timeline
Senior Oncology Genetic Counselor
University of Kentucky
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Biological Sciences
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Bay Path University
Master of Science (M.S.) from Genetic Counseling
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