Janice C. Palumbos

Janice C. Palumbos is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at the University of Utah, specializing in genetic counseling and medical genetics. She has been affiliated with the University of Utah since 1983 and serves as a faculty member in the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling (UUGPGC) and the Utah Regional Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (URLEND) program.

Education:

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, University of California, Irvine (1983)
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences

Research Interests:

• Genetic etiology of congenital hearing loss
• Natural history of genetic syndromes and rare chromosome abnormalities
• Developmental disabilities in children and adults
• Clinical applications of genetic counseling for rare disorders

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Board-certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics (1984)
• Board-certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (1993)
• Board member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors

Clinical and Academic Roles: She co-directs clinical rotations for the UUGPGC and works in multiple clinics, including the Medical Genetics Clinic, Neurofibromatosis Clinic, and Hearing Assessment Clinic. Her work spans both pediatric and adult populations with genetic disorders.