Ask-the-Expert: Genetic Counseling for Myotonic Dystrophy
Friday, September 20th
10:00 AM Pacific / 1:00 PM Eastern
Do you have questions for myotonic dystrophy (DM) doctors and therapists? Join certified genetic counselor, Shawna Feeley, MS, CGC, from the Seattle Children's Hospital, for an "Ask the Expert" webinar on DM and Genetic Testing & Counseling! All members of the DM community are welcome to attend and are encouraged to ask questions in advance using this registration form or through the chat during the live Q&A! Click here to register for Ask the Expert: Genetic Testing & DM! >>>
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Questions or comments? Contact MDF at 415-800-7777 or at info@myotonic.org.
About the Presenter
Shawna Feely, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor at the Seattle Children's Hospital
Shawna Feely is a certified genetic counselor at Seattle Children’s Hospital specializing in Neurogenetics / Neuromuscular disorders. Shawna has worked with families affected by genetic diseases of the nervous system for almost 20 years. Her role includes helping families navigate the process of genetic testing while providing support and education about their diagnosis. She has also combined her clinical role with research and helped with gene discovery programs and natural history studies. Shawna has developed multidisciplinary care centers for people with neurogenetic/neuromuscular disorders at Wayne State University and University of Iowa.
In 2022, Shawna joined the Seattle Children’s Hospital Neurology team to build a Neurotherapeutics Program to provide guidance regarding targeted therapies and medical management to families with genetically determined neurological disorders. Shawna is happy to have joined this great team and looks forward to continuing to partner with patients and families affected by these conditions!