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Deena Wahba, MMSc, LCGC

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Certified Genetic Counselor, Manager, BayCare Health System

  • Education

    • University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor’s Degree Biomedical Sciences, General Summa Cum Laude, 3.99 GPA

      Activities and Societies: - Member and Graduate of USF Honor's College - Dean's List all Semesters Attended - Cancer Research Intern: Cultivated lung and ovarian tumor cell lines. Conducted techniques including gel electrophoresis, southern-blotting, qPCR and interpreted results. Completion of Thesis Entitled: “Regulation of RON and hTERT splicing by TGFβ Pathway in Lung and Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”- Teaching assistant of Biology II course. Led private and group tutoring sessions for students, while employing diverse teaching methods.- Moffitt Research and Cancer Institute Volunteer… Show more - Cancer Research Intern: Cultivated lung and ovarian tumor cell lines. Conducted techniques including gel electrophoresis, southern-blotting, qPCR and interpreted results. Completion of Thesis Entitled: “Regulation of RON and hTERT splicing by TGFβ Pathway in Lung and Ovarian Cancer Cell Lines”- Teaching assistant of Biology II course. Led private and group tutoring sessions for students, while employing diverse teaching methods.- Moffitt Research and Cancer Institute Volunteer dedicated to quality and personalized care for patients receiving cancer treatments including radiation or chemotherapy. - Completion of 500 hours of community service and outreach. Show less

    • Emory University School of Medicine

      2013 - 2015
      Masters of Genetic Counseling and Human Genetics Genetic Counseling/Counselor

      Activities and Societies: - Member of Genetic Counseling Student Association - Intern Emory Department of Neurology Clinical Experience:- Cancer: 400 hours- Prenatal: 140 hours- General Genetics: 120 hours- Emory Laboratory: 72 hoursResearch Intern, Emory Department of Neurology - Coordinated and led family study that involved the identification and telephone contact of subjects to improve the understanding of inheritance patterns of dystonias. Enrolled patients with dystonia in Dystonia Coalition Natural History and Biorepository studies. Completed manuscript entitled… Show more Clinical Experience:- Cancer: 400 hours- Prenatal: 140 hours- General Genetics: 120 hours- Emory Laboratory: 72 hoursResearch Intern, Emory Department of Neurology - Coordinated and led family study that involved the identification and telephone contact of subjects to improve the understanding of inheritance patterns of dystonias. Enrolled patients with dystonia in Dystonia Coalition Natural History and Biorepository studies. Completed manuscript entitled “Determinants of Quality of Life in Individuals Diagnosed with Isolated Focal Dystonia"Additional Graduate Level Coursework: - Public Mental Health - Cancer Clinical Colloquium Show less

  • Experience

    • Emory University

      Jun 2013 - May 2015
      Graduate

    • Riverside Health System

      Jun 2015 - Feb 2020
      Genetic Counselor

      Sole genetic counselor serving all locations within Riverside Health System: Newport News, Williamsburg, Gloucester, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Nassawadox, and TappahannockEducate patients about:- Risk of developing specific types of cancer, based on family and personal history- Availability of genetic tests than can give more information about risk of these types of cancer- Testing procedure limitations and accuracy of genetic tests- Emotional, psychological, and social consequences of knowing test results- Cancer screening and surveillance options- Diagnostic and treatment options- Privacy of genetic informationVital role and member of cancer care team: - Weekly tumor boards - Monthly cancer committees - Breast, Gastrointestinal, and molecular committee meetings - Promote adherence of NCCN guidelines by ensuring referrals of patients who meet criteria for hereditary cancer syndromes including HBOC and HNPCC - Review all immunohistochemistry reports for colon, endometrial, and small bowel cancers to ensure appropriate referrals for patients at risk for Lynch Syndrome Presentations:- Guest speaker at the 2015 Annual Oncology Nurses Conference- Guest speaker at the 2016 Annual Tumor Registrar Conference of Virginia- Guest speaker at the 2017 Christopher Newport Lifelong Learner CommitteeMember of National Society of Genetic CounselorsMember or Lynch Syndrome Screening Network Show less

    • BayCare Health System

      Jul 2017 - now
      Genetic Counselor Manager

      • Develop a genetic counseling program throughout a 16 hospital health system for individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer suggestive of a genetic predisposition to disease including creation of Policy and Procedure.• Draft and submit strategic outline cases to illustrate need for additional personnel to support the genetic counseling program’s expansion of oncologic, adult, and pediatric services • Manage genetic counseling program and personnel including interviewing, onboarding/orientation, training, annual evaluations schedules• Serve as genetic expert for Oncology Service Line by promoting and optimizing genetic counseling services throughout BayCare to meet the needs of our community members and healthcare providers, and assessing software options for high-risk clinic integration• Establish and oversee universal Lynch screening for colorectal, uterine, and small bowel cancers and serve as key member of Lynch Syndrome Screening Committeeo Present Lynch syndrome screening follow-up data to Lab Quality Committee annually• Coordinate all aspects of patient care including administrative tasks, genetic counseling, authorization and approval for genetic tests, sample collection and shipping, and referrals to other health care providers • Provide educational lectures to healthcare providers and community members that highlighted genetic counseling referral indications and impact of genetic test results on an individual’s medical management• Attend multiple weekly tumor boards for various cancer sites (breast, lung, neuro, pediatrics, general, etc) • Serve as genetics expert and present annual report to CoC and NABPC committees members outlining genetic counseling services and program/referral volume• Provide rotation site for USF Genetic Counseling Program masters students and act as an affiliate assistant professor• Teach Molecular Diagnostics course at Hillsborough Community College annually: “Inherited Diseases” Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Genetic Counselor License

      STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
      Jul 2021

    • Certified Genetic Counselor

      American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
      Feb 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Hospice and Palliative Care and Consultation Services

      Issued by Halifax Health on Jul 2012
      Halifax HealthAssociated with Deena Wahba, MMSc, LCGC

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Domestic Abuse Council, Volusia County, Florida on Jun 2012
      Domestic Abuse Council, Volusia County, FloridaAssociated with Deena Wahba, MMSc, LCGC