Marie Chuldzhyan

Marie Chuldzhyan is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director of the MS Genetic Counseling Program at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), School of Health Sciences. She holds dual master's degrees in Clinical Psychology (MS) and Genetic Counseling (MA), with a Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) credential. Her career spans clinical practice and academic leadership, focusing on prenatal genetic counseling and patient support.

Education:

• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
• Master of Arts in Genetic Counseling

Research & Expertise: Marie specializes in prenatal genetic counseling, fertility-related support, and pregnancy loss intervention. She pioneered support groups for patients facing fertility challenges and pregnancy loss at Cedars Sinai and UCLA. Her work emphasizes compassionate patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration with maternal-fetal medicine teams.

Leadership & Mentorship: As KGI's Associate Program Director, she shapes genetic counseling curricula and mentors future professionals. Her vision prioritizes bridging clinical psychology and genetics to enhance patient care and counselor preparedness.

Labs/Teams: Her role at KGI integrates academic and clinical training through the MS Genetic Counseling Program, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing the field.