Cheyla Clark, M.S. Titles and Appointments Assistant Professor School School of Health Professions Department Genetic Counseling You have reached the Academic Profile. For more information on the doctor and patient care, please visit the clinical profile. Biography Cheyla Clark, MPH, MS, CGC, is the Director of Outreach and Engagement for the UT Southwestern Genetic Counseling Program. She has experience in genetics outreach for communities, prospective students, and medical providers, as well as supervising genetic counseling students, and participating on student thesis committees. In her clinical role, Cheyla specializes in genetic counseling for patients at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes, providing care in multiple clinics across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. She holds a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Human Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Stanford University School of Medicine. Prior to her current position, she worked as a prenatal genetic counselor at a maternal-fetal medicine practice. Cheyla's professional passions include mentorship, genetics education, and outreach. She is deeply committed to advancing access to genetics care and alleviating health disparities in genetics and genetic counseling, particularly for underserved populations. She is passionate about diversifying the field of genetic counseling by advocating for inclusivity and improving representation within the profession. An active member of state and national professional societies, she holds leadership roles and engages in initiatives to promote equity and excellence in the field. Education Other Post Graduate Training Kennesaw State University (2013) Graduate School Kennesaw State University (2013), Biology Other Post Graduate Training University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (2014) Graduate School University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (2014), Genetics Medical School Stanford University (2020) Other Post Graduate Training Stanford University School of Medicine (2020) Graduate School Stanford University School of Medicine (2020) Research Interest Access and service delivery in clinical genetics Cancer and reproductive genetics Health equity in genetic counseling Impact of mentorship on prospective students and the genetic counseling workforce Inpatient genetic counseling Publications Featured Publications Randomized control trial comparing genetic counseling service delivery models in an underserved population. Lahiri S, Mersch J, Zimmerman J, Mauer Hall C, Moriarty K, Gemmell A, Lee M, Clark C, Luong M, Stokes C, Romano K, James CA, Pirzadeh-Miller S, J Genet Couns 2024 Oct Lung Adenocarcinoma Associated With Germline EGFR R776H Variant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Sovich JL, Dan T, Gemmell A, Clark C, Gagan J, Dowell JE, JCO Precis Oncol 2022 Jul 6 e2100559 "I wish that there was more info": characterizing the uncertainty experienced by carriers of pathogenic ATM and/or CHEK2 variants. Reyes KG, Clark C, Gerhart M, Newson AJ, Ormond KE, Fam Cancer 2022 Apr 21 2 143-155 U.S. Genetic counselors' perceptions of inpatient genetic counseling: A valuable model for medically complex patients. Clark CR, Reyes K, Ormond KE, Caleshu C, Moscarello T, J Genet Couns 2021 Dec 30 6 1683-1694 Results 1-4 of 4 1 Honors & Awards National Society of Genetic Counselors Leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professional Associations/Affiliations Genetic Counselor Educators Association (2023-2024) National Society of Genetic Counselors (2018-2024) Texas Society of Genetic Counselors (2021-2024)
