Adrienne M. Chase

Adrienne M. Chase serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), while concurrently practicing as a certified genetic counselor contracted to Mercy Medical Center's Cancer Genetic Counseling Services. Her dual appointment bridges academic instruction with direct clinical service in hereditary cancer risk assessment and reproductive genetics.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (minors: Chemistry, Psychology) from Washington College (2020)
• Master's in Genetic Counseling from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (2023)

Chase's research integrates cancer genetics with reproductive health, focusing on fertility preservation needs for individuals with hereditary breast/gynecologic variants following genetic testing. Her clinical work emphasizes comprehensive risk assessment methodologies, psychosocial support frameworks, and family history analysis for high-risk cancer populations. She investigates chemotherapy's impact on fertility and develops counseling strategies for patients navigating cancer risk and family planning decisions.

Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and licensed in Maryland, Chase mentors students in UMSOM's Genetic Counseling Training Program. She collaborates within Mercy Medical Center's multidisciplinary cancer team alongside oncologists, surgeons, and reproductive specialists to deliver integrated patient care.