Ina Amarillo

Ina Amarillo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. She holds a PhD and MSc in related fields. Her research focuses on medical genetics, genomic diagnostics, and genetic disorders such as Disorders of Sex Development, Copy-Number Variation, and cancer-related genetic aberrations. She collaborates internationally on studies involving cytogenetics, chromosomal microarrays, and genomic medicine.

Key research interests include:

• Genetic mechanisms underlying congenital anomalies and cancers
• Developing inclusive clinical practices for gender-expansive patients
• Applications of whole-genome sequencing in oncology

Recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize:

• Clinical utility of genomic sequencing in leukemia diagnosis
• Ethical language use in genetic reporting
• Germline susceptibility in pediatric cancers

Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and innovation. No lab/team affiliations are specified in the text.