Jehannine Austin

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The University of British Columbia

Canada

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Professor Jehannine Austin is a faculty member at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research focuses on genetic counseling, including ethical considerations in genetic testing for autism, the prevalence of unmet needs for genetic counseling, and the integration of genetic counselors into primary care. Recent publications explore diverse aspects of mental health and the dynamics within genetic counseling programs. She is dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through her work in this interdisciplinary field.

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Danielle M. Dick

UNITED STATES

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Louisa Edwards

The University of British Columbia

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Lorne Clarke

The University of British Columbia

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Patricia Birch

Clinical Associate Professor

The University of British Columbia

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Alison Elliott

Associate Professor

The University of British Columbia

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Kennedy Borle

The University of British Columbia

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Jan Friedman

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The University of British Columbia

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Ma’n H Zawati

McGill University

CANADA

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Jehannine Austin

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Using mixed methods for genetic counseling research

Assessing the prevalence of unmet need for genetic counseling in Canada and exploring associations with sociodemographic factors

Exploring individuals’ experiences with self-reported unmet need for genetic testing

Exploring the potential usefulness of the GCOS-16 for expanded applications

Autistic perspectives on the moral and ethical considerations of genetic testing for autism

Integrating genetic counsellors into primary care to improve patient outcomes

A Pilot Study to Assess the Impact of a Multifactorial Explanation for Mental Illness on Prejudicial Attitudes Towards People With Mental Illness

Addressing United States government censorship as related to genetic counseling research in the Journal of Genetic Counseling

Experiences of having an eating disorder and perceptions of its etiology: A qualitative study to inform genetic counseling practice

Genetic counselors outside of the genetics clinic: Roles, practices, and ethico‐legal implications in light of lagging legal recognition across Canada

A cross‐sectional survey‐based exploration of diversity in the admissions committees and student cohorts of genetic counseling programs over time

Psychiatrists' perceptions of and reactions to a simulated psychiatric genetic counseling session

A Canadian Simulation Model for Major Depressive Disorder: Study Protocol

Assessing the impact of psychiatric genetic counseling on psychiatric hospitalizations

Defining “genetic counseling research”

Development of the Creating Comfort in Choice Theory of Decision Making Regarding Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy: “The Biggest Decision I’ve Ever Made”

Guidance on Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Geographic Origin as Proxies for Genetic Ancestry Groups in Biomedical Publications

Guidance on use of race, ethnicity, and geographic origin as proxies for genetic ancestry groups in biomedical publications

A novel online genomic counseling and variant interpretation certificate: Learning design, learning analytics, and evaluation

A Genetic Counselor’s Reflections on Lessons Learned, Challenges, and Successes Experienced during a One-Year Pilot Integration in a Primary Care Clinic

Development and evaluation of an educational resource for parents of children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome about the psychiatric manifestations of the condition

Exploring Autistic adults’ perspectives on genetic testing for autism

The journey from concealment to disclosure of an obsessive-compulsive disorder diagnosis in the high school setting: A qualitative study exploring youth perspectives

The impact of receiving polygenic risk scores for alcohol use disorder on psychological distress, risk perception, and intentions to reduce drinking

How do experts in psychiatric genetics view the clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for schizophrenia?

Evaluating treatment outcomes in pharmacogenomic-guided care for major depression: A rapid review and meta-analysis

Behavioral Changes after Psychiatric Genetic Counseling: An Exploratory Study

Clinical genetic counseling and translation considerations for polygenic scores in personalized risk assessments: A Practice Resource from the National Society of Genetic Counselors

Collaborators (8)

Danielle M. Dick

Louisa Edwards

Lorne Clarke

Patricia Birch

Alison Elliott

Kennedy Borle

Jan Friedman

Ma’n H Zawati

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