Shilpa Kamble

Enthusiastic and highly motivated healthcare professional with experience in Genetic Counseling with
exposure in prenatal , preconception, pediatric cases, infertility, cancer, direct to consumer Genetic
Counseling and Biotechnology Research. Passionate and interested in exploring and learning more
about other areas of clinical and medical genetics.

Provide pre and post-test genetic counseling to help patients understand the benefits / limitations of
testing, test results and make informed medical decisions. Review medical records and interview patients
to obtain comprehensive individual and family medical history.
● Write detailed consultation reports to provide information on complex genetic concepts for patients
or referring physicians.
● Carry out risk assessment for future pregnancies and offer carrier testing options if and when
required.
● Offer premarital/preconception genetic counseling to a couple beginning a family.
● Correlate, interpret and make genetic testing reports .
● Serve as a liaison between the patient, physician and sales to coordinate genetic testing, referrals and
communicate the results of testing.
● Making presentations for sales training.
● Communicate and address Clinician queries regarding sample failure (CVS/Amniotic fluid/Blood) in
coordination with molecular and cytogenetics lab.
● Communicate and discuss with clinicians regarding appropriate test with respect to clinical indications.
● Involvement in case discussion and research publications.
● Check and pass samples after evaluation of correct genetic test is requested.

M.Sc, Biomedical Genetics
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT University), Vellore, India

Graduated 2012