Shannan M. Dixon

Dr. Shannan M. Dixon, a certified genetic counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She holds multiple roles including Director of the Master's in Genetic Counseling Training Program and Pediatric Genetic Counselor at the University of Maryland Medical System.

• BA in Biology (Genetics concentration) - Pennsylvania State University
• MS in Genetic Counseling - Arcadia University
• PhD in Health Professions Education - University of Maryland, Baltimore

Her research focuses on genetic counseling education with emphasis on risk communication, patient transition care, and medical usability studies. Publications highlight her work in pediatric-to-adult transition apps, newborn screening, and psychiatric genetic counseling.

Key awards include the Warren Alpert Foundation Fellowship and Volunteer Leader of the Year from the National Society of Genetic Counselors. She has contributed to over 10+ genetic counseling research projects annually and led national committee initiatives.