Jennifer L. Geurts

Jennifer L. Geurts is an Associate Professor and Director at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where she is affiliated with the Institute for Health and Humanity. Her academic career focuses on the intersection of genetic counseling and cancer genomics, with particular emphasis on pancreatic and endocrine tumors.

Dr. Geurts' research interests span multiple areas of clinical genetics and genetic counseling:

• Germline evaluation of patients undergoing tumor genomic profiling
• Implementation of genetic testing protocols in clinical oncology settings
• Workforce analysis of genetic counselors
• Hereditary cancer syndromes, particularly pancreatic and endocrine tumors
• Cost-effectiveness of genetic testing approaches

Her recent publications (2016-2021) demonstrate a strong focus on translating genomic discoveries into clinical practice, with particular attention to pancreatic cancer genetics, germline variant interpretation, and genetic counseling workforce issues. Her work often involves multi-institutional collaborations and addresses practical implementation challenges in clinical genetics.

Dr. Geurts has received recognition through citations of her work, with several publications accumulating significant citation counts, particularly her systematic review on prophylactic surgery in BRCA mutation carriers (199 citations) and her work on genomics in clinical practice (85 citations).

As Director at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Geurts likely oversees research initiatives and may mentor students and junior researchers in genetic counseling and cancer genomics. Her position as both Director and Associate Professor suggests leadership responsibilities in addition to research and teaching duties.