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Robin E Grubs serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health and holds an Affiliate Faculty position at the Center for Bioethics and Health Law. With 25 years on the Genetic Counseling Program Leadership Team, she has trained hundreds of genetic counseling students through core courses including Principles of Genetic Counseling and Ethical Issues in Public Health Genetics.
Her educational background includes:
- BS in Biological Sciences (magna cum laude), Hobart and William Smith Colleges (1987)
- MS in Genetic Counseling, University of Pittsburgh (1991)
- PhD in Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (2002)
Dr. Grubs' research examines decision-making in genetic testing, psychosocial impacts of genetic risk, and innovative service delivery models. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice with ethical considerations, particularly in genomic education and cancer genetics contexts. Recent publications analyze evolving training paradigms and telehealth implementation challenges in genetic services.
Her work demonstrates consistent focus on:
- Educational reform in genetic counseling
- Ethical frameworks for personal genomics
- Patient engagement metrics
- Psychosocial assessment methodologies
Major recognitions include:
- James L. Craig Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)
- Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award (2019)
- Pitt Public Health Alumni Award for Teaching (2024)
As primary faculty contact for the Human Genetics department, she mentors students through year-long clinical case conferences and risk calculation courses while leading program development initiatives. Her leadership extends to the Center for Bioethics and Health Law where she integrates ethical analysis into curriculum design.
Dr. Grubs maintains active involvement in the Genetic Counseling Program Leadership Team, directing the Summer Research Series and Intervention Skills training to prepare students for complex clinical scenarios in rapidly evolving genomic medicine landscapes.
