Rachel Sullivan, MS, CGC
Position title: Genetic Counselor

Profile
Rachel Sullivan, MS, CGC is a clinical genetic counselor in the Medical Genetics Clinic at the Waisman Center and also specialized in ocular genetics at UW Health. Since 2018, Rachel has worked with pediatric patients who have neurodevelopmental disabilities, birth differences, and many other genetic indications. Her areas of interest include neurodevelopmental disabilities and hereditary retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, Stargardt disease, and Bardet Biedl Syndrome.
Clinics
Professional Certifications and Education
- MS, Genetic Counseling, University of Cincinnati
- BS, Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University
- American Board of Genetic Counseling
Selected Publications
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Vanden Heuvel, C., Aldred, B., Boulter, T., Sullivan, R., Ver Hoeve, J., & Schmitt, M. (2023). MFRP variant results in nanophthalmos, retinitis pigmentosa, variability in foveal avascular zone. Ophthalmic Genetics, 44(1), 83–88. https://doi.org/10.1080/13816810.2022.2103835
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Etheridge, T., Kellom, E. R., Sullivan, R., Ver Hoeve, J. N., & Schmitt, M. A. (2020). Ocular evaluation and genetic test for an early Alström Syndrome diagnosis. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 20, 100873. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100873