Katharine Henderson

Katharine Henderson is a Genetic Counselor and researcher at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and vascular malformations. She serves as Co-Director of the Yale HHT Center, focusing on diagnostic radiology and biomedical imaging.

Her research explores genotype-phenotype correlations in HHT patients, with publications in journals like the Journal of Clinical Medicine and American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Key areas include pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs), vessel embolization outcomes, and pediatric HHT diagnosis. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology.

Henderson's work emphasizes clinical decision-making in HHT management, including studies on Curaçao diagnostic criteria and vascular reperfusion significance. Her publications span topics from liver vascular shunts to red cell alloimmunization in HHT patients, showcasing her focus on translational applications of genetic counseling in radiology.