Genetic Medicine
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985440 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5440
Phone: 402-559-8156
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Professional Summary
Alyssa joined MMI’s department of Genetic Medicine in 2018 after graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She works in prenatal clinics and pediatric settings, seeing patients and their families as a part of Children’s Metabolic Clinic and in-patient genetics consults. She also assists with research. Alyssa is a part of the Advocate Work Group for Heartland Genetics Services Collaborative since 2014.
Specialty Certifications
- American Board of Genetic Counseling - Certified Genetic Counselor
- State of Nebraska - Licensed Genetic Counselor
Education
- MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 2018
- BS, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 2016
Selected Publications
- “Mental Models of Cause and Inheritance for Type 2 Diabetes Among Unaffected Individuals Who Have a Positive Family History” Sandra Daack-Hirsch, Lisa L. Shah, Alyssa D. Cady.
Professional Affiliations
- National Society of Genetic Counseling