Karlene B. Coleman, R.N., M.N., C.G.C.
Senior Associate
karlene.coleman@choa.org
404.785.6641
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta-Egleston
1405 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Areas of Specialization/Research Interests:
Incidence, morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery
Clinical presentations in 22q11 deletions

Professional Memberships and Activities:
American College of Medical Genetics
American Society of Human Genetics
Bioethics Committee Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Southeast Regional Genetics Group

Education:
1971 B.S. Nursing, Medical College of Georgia
1975 M.N., Emory University School of Nursing
1975-1977 Post-graduate training program in genetic counseling,Emory University School of Medicine

Board Certifications:
1971-present Registered Nurse - Georgia, R35490
1982-present Board Certified in Genetic Counseling, American Board of Medical Genetics, Inc.

Research Description:
My background is in nursing and genetic counseling. I currently serve as a genetic counselor for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) at Egleston.  My research interests include several collaborative projects involving CHOA, Emory, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) including incidence, morbidity and mortality after cardiac surgery, and clinical presentations in 22q11 deletions. This syndrome is one of the more common chromosome problems seen in the pediatric population and is currently  estimated to occur in 1 of every 4,000 live births.