STEM Events and Workshops, Guest Speaker: Julie Wood
Julie Wood, Genomic Variant Scientist at Quest Diagnostics
Hosted by Suman Mukherjee
Julie Wood graduated from Simmons College in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Spanish. She initially pursued a career as a behavioral therapist for several years before transitioning to the sciences. While completing her science prerequisites at UMass Boston, Julie worked at a community health center while contemplating medical school. Eventually, she earned a Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Hartford, where she discovered her interest in genetic counseling. Following her graduation, Julie began her career as a genetic counselor assistant at Cleveland Clinic. This experience fueled her passion, leading her to apply for genetic counseling programs. Ultimately accepted into the University of Michigan Genetic Counseling Program, a prestigious two-year master’s degree program, she briefly worked in clinical settings before realizing her preference for industry work. Julie now serves as a Genomic Variant Scientist for the Variant Investigation team at Quest Diagnostics. Her role involves investigating genomic variants and leveraging her expertise to contribute to advancements in the field of genetics.
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