Kelly Ormond

Kelly Ormond is a Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zurich, and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University's Department of Genetics. She is a certified genetic counselor with over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in genetic counseling, bioethics, and translational medicine. Her primary affiliation is with the Health Ethics and Policy Lab at ETH Zurich, where she focuses on ethical challenges in genetics, personalized medicine, and emerging technologies like gene editing.

• Education: MS in Genetic Counseling (Northwestern University, 1994), Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Medical Ethics (University of Chicago, 2001)
• Professional Roles: Registered Genetic Counselor (US and Europe), Member of ESHG Policy and Ethics Committee, President of Transnational Alliance for Genetic Counseling (TAGC)

Her research emphasizes ethical issues in prenatal testing, gene editing, and the intersection of genetics with disability rights. Current grants include studies on prenatal testing ethics in Switzerland and gene editing governance. She has held leadership roles in US genetic organizations (ASHG, NSGC) and contributed to global policy frameworks for genetic technologies.

Teaching and Training: Former Director of Genetic Counseling Programs at Northwestern University (1999–2007) and Stanford (2007–2020), where she taught ethics, genetics, and research methodologies.

Key Professional Contributions: Authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, developed ethical guidelines for genetic testing disclosure, and advocated for global genetic counseling standards. Active in public-private partnerships to address health data governance challenges in Switzerland and beyond.