Erica Ramos, MS, CGC
VICE PRESIDENT, MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS
Erica develops the company’s strategy, value proposition, and overall approach to population-scale initiatives utilizing genetics and genomics. Prior to joining Genome Medical, Erica focused on developing programs to accelerate the responsible adoption and integration of genomics into preventive care and population health with organizations like Geisinger Health and Illumina. She also practiced as a clinical genetic counselor for 11 years. Erica is a nationally recognized leader in the genetic counseling community, serving as the 2018 President of the National Society of Genetic Counselors and on the All of Us Research Program Advisory Panel. She is also an adjunct professor in the Genetic Counseling Department at Augustana University and shares her enthusiasm for genomics, genetic counseling, and Wisconsin sports on Twitter at @ERamosSD.
Appearances
A women’s health conversation with Dawn Barry – President of Luna DNA
DNA ancestry tests can raise medical questions
Mendelspod – Erica Ramos on Her Pioneering Role as Genetic Counselor for Industry
Rose and DNA – “I like to build stuff”: R&D with Genetic Counselor Erica Ramos, MS, CGC
Most Recent Publications and Book Chapters
Recent Writing
Ancestry DNA Testing: The Many Paths It Uncovers, National Society of Genetic Counselors blog.
Sample of Media Appearances
Ex-Geisinger Principals Team with Genome Medical to Expand Genetic Services, Clinical OMICs
Genetic Counseling 2.0, Clinical OMICs.
New Trial Attempts to Make Genetic Counseling and Testing More Accessible, Cancer Therapy Advisor.
Rady study documents advances in high-speed genetic diagnosis, The San Diego Union-Tribune
Forbes Insights with Intel AI (2019, February 11) Meet Your New Genetic Counselor, Forbes
Genetic Counseling Medicare Bill Introduced in Congress, GenomeWeb
Erica Ramos, The Beagle Has Landed, Podcast
Here’s Everything You Need to Know Before You Take a DNA Test, Brit + Co.
How your genetic makeup impacts your health, The San Diego Reader
AP-NORC Poll: If DNA shows health risks, most want to know, AP News
Genetic testing is coming of age, but for consumers it’s buyer beware, CNBC
Public Awareness of Personalized Medicine Not Growing in Step With Industry, Survey Shows, GenomeWeb
Can Genetic Counselors Keep Up With 23andMe?, The Atlantic
FDA OKs 23andMe home breast cancer DNA test, with warning, NBC News
Aural Pleasure: My Favorite Podcasts Of 2016, Forbes
Illumina, Secret Giant Of DNA Sequencing, Is Bringing Its Tech To The Masses, Fast Company
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