Genetic Counseling with PhenoTips’ Pedigree Software

Erica Peacock is an advocate for increasing patient access to genetic services and reducing administrative burden for healthcare providers. She holds an MSc in Genetic Counselling from the University of British Columbia, and she is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Before training as a genetic counsellor, she worked in clinical research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Women’s College Hospital. As a part of the Customer Success team at PhenoTips, she is committed to working with organizations to understand their unique needs and to streamline their workflows.

Ariel Modeste is a second-year Genetic Counseling student at Sarah Lawrence College and a proud Central Florida native. With a Biology degree and minors in Psychology and Chemistry from LaGrange College, she previously worked as a math/science tutor and behavioral coach for neurodivergent students. Ariel champions visibility and mentorship through academic coaching and outreach, including social media. A Warren Alpert Foundation-Alliance for Genetic Counseling Scholar, she previously collaborated with DNAToday and is excited to continue making genetic counseling accessible and inclusive in a new series.

In this mock genetic counseling session featuring Ariel as “the Patient”, Kira and Erica will address:

• How the pedigree builder is used in genetic counseling practice
• The pedigree builder’s relationship to patient & family records
• Commonly asked questions about the pedigree builder considerations
• Tips & tricks for using the pedigree builder