Myth:

If I know my family's health history, I don't need a genetic test.

Truth:

Family history is only one part of your health future. For example, most cases of breast cancer are found in women who have no family history.

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Sara Riordan, M.S., CGC

Sara Riordan is a board-certified genetic counselor whose career has focused on providing genetic information via the telephone and internet.

She has over five years of experience in providing teratology and prenatal counseling over the telephone, and has developed several web-based educational resources in these areas. Sara has presented at various national meetings, and has taught undergraduate, medical, and genetic counseling students. She has written many scientific publications, including her research about genetic testing in minors.

Sara received her master’s of science degree in genetic counseling from the University of Arizona. She also has a master’s degree in human genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she spent time in the laboratory researching the molecular basis of Rett Syndrome. Sara is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
 

Sara Riordan - Navigenics Genetic Counselor