PubMed search for Catherine L. Tesla, M.S.

Areas of Specialization/Research Interests:
• Perinatal Genetics
• Cancer Genetics
• Clinical laboratory business development
• Clinical genetics education for patients and healthcare professionals
• Web content for patient education in genetics:

o genetics.web.emory.edu
o www.emoryhealthcare.org/genetics
o Medical genetics module, Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital

• Gale Encyclopedia of Genetics, 2002 edition; entries written for LHON, Omphalocele, DRPLA, Ichthyosis, Myasthenia Gravis, & SCID
• Web content & editor, www.dna.com, 2001
• Emory Genetics Laboratory’s Annual Educational Calendar
• Emory Genetics Laboratory’s Monthly Newsletter, "Take the Genetic Challenge", Writer, Designer, Editor
•"Genetic Fact Sheets" for Patients & Physicians
•"Ask a Geneticist", genetics.web.emory.edu

Education:
University of Missouri-Columbia, 1982-1986 B.S. Biology
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health, 1986-1988 M.S. Genetic Counseling
Southeastern Center for the Arts, 1992-1994 Associates' Degree, Graphic Design

Board Certification:
1990, Genetic Counselor, American Board of Medical Genetics
1991, Resolve Through Sharing, Bereavement Counselor Certification

Professional Memberships:
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), Member
National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC), Member
American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG), Associate Founding Member
American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), Founding Member
NSGC Publications and Communications Review Committee, 1994 – present
Myriad Genetics, Faculty Advisory Board, 1996-2000

Research Description:
My clinical background includes teratology, perinatal and cancer genetics. I am dually responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of clinical genetics education for patients and healthcare professionals, which includes writing, editing, and designing the monthly "Take the Genetic Challenge!" newsletter and the "Ask the Geneticist" website.
Derived from my background in graphic design and art, I also develop and implement marketing strategies for our genetic laboratories and patient services, as well as lead the department website design and development team.