
From Melissa Ramos,
MS, MLS (ASCP), LCGC
I am
honored to be joining the Norton & Elaine Sarnoff Center for Jewish
Genetics as the genetic counselor and coordinator for the carrier screening
program! I am originally from Canada and completed my bachelor’s degree in
Medical Science specializing in Physiology and Pharmacology at the University
of Western Ontario. After graduation, I moved to Detroit to be a medical
technologist at the Detroit Medical Center. While I loved working in the lab, I
missed being with patients! After researching as many healthcare professions as
possible, I discovered genetic counseling. I was fortunate to attend the
Northwestern University Graduate Program where I received my master’s degree in
Genetic Counseling. I had the opportunity to work as a prenatal genetic
counselor in the Maternal Fetal Medicine division at Loyola University Medical
Center for nearly five years prior to joining the team at the Sarnoff Center. I
love being able to help people understand their families' genetic risks and
educate them on cutting edge technologies. I am especially excited to
participate in the community-based work of the Sarnoff Center. In my free time,
I enjoy watching movies, spending time with friends and family, and exploring
the different restaurants and neighborhoods that Chicago has to offer.
You can
reach me at MelissaRamos@juf.org or 312-357-4658.