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Michelle Primiano, MS

Clinical Genetics and Genomics (MD)
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About Michelle Primiano, MS

Personal Statement

I am the Associate Director of Clinical Operations for the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention program and an Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology and at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ. I am a certified genetic counselor with over 10 years experience in clinical genetics. My focus is to optimize the delivery of cancer genomic services across the institution, and the implementation of precision medicine to enhance patient care.

Biographical Info

Michelle Primiano MS, CGC® is a certified genetic counselor with a clinical focus on the longitudinal care of patients with hereditary cancer syndromes, equitable access and delivery of genetics services, and genomic medicine to improve health outcomes.

She is the Associate Director of Clinical Operations for the Genetics and Personalized Cancer Prevention Program and Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology at ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ. Her research focuses on utilizing cancer whole genome and transcriptome sequencing (WGTS) for precision medicine, clinical research methodologies in cancer genetics and epidemiology, and cancer prevention trials for high-risk cohorts.

She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Genetic Counseling and holds advanced certifications in pharmacogenomics and cancer genetics risk assessment. She has published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, American Journal of Medical Genetics, Genetics in Medicine, and the Journal of Genetic Counseling.

Board Certifications
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Clinical Expertise
Psychiatric Pharmacogenomics
Cancer Genetics
Neurofibromatosis
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (HNPCC) Syndrome
Ovarian Cancer, BRCA1 Positive
Ovarian Cancer, BRCA2 Positive
Tuberous Sclerosis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial Multiple Polyposis Syndrome
Melanoma Syndrome
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Breast Cancer Genetic Susceptibility
Colon Cancer Genetic Testing
Family History of Genetic Disease
Genetic Predisposition to Cancer
Genetic Susceptibility to Endometrial Cancer
Genetic Susceptibility to Ovarian Cancer
Genetic Testing
Human Genetics
Ovarian Cancer Genetic Susceptibility
Languages
English
Research
Education 
  • M.Sc.
    Long Island University, C.W. Post Center
    2014
  • B.Sc.
    State University of New York at Farmingdale
    2011
Appointments 
  • Instructor of Human Genetics in Radiology
    ÈÕ±¾avÉ«ÇéƬ Medical College, Cornell University

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Long Island University