Alabama Genomic Health Initiative Annual Report Annual Report-AGHI FINAL | Page 14

Education
Working Group
Leaders
WORKING GROUPS: EDUCATION
The Alabama Genomic Health Initiative Education working group is charged with the
development of educational resources, both online and in print, for participants, health care
providers, and the general public. Genetic counselors from both UAB and HudsonAlpha
form this working group and review participant health and family history, for the purpose
of providing recommendations to participants who may benefit from additional genetic
consultation.
Participant Education
Ashley Cannon, PhD
Assistant Professor
& Genetic Counselor
at UAB
Kelly East
Genetic Counselor at
HudsonAlpha Institute
for Biotechnology
The Education working group established systems to meet the goals of providing accurate
information and guidance to participants, providers, and the general public in the first