"I love working at CHKD with such a great team. There is so much focus on the patient and on the family, and we are all always going out of our way to optimize experiences in an often less-than-ideal or otherwise stressful situation. Many families never expect to land in our clinic, and I love being able to help give them a positive experience and the tools and skills they need to keep moving forward."
Brianna Murray, CGC
Practice
Education
College: Brigham Young University
Graduate school: University of Utah
Bio
Murray is a board-certified
genetic counselor working with families to facilitate and lessen the stresses of the diagnostic
odyssey. She assists in advising of the nature and consequences of genetic
disorders, likelihood of inheriting or passing on genetic traits and
conditions, and options for management and family planning.
She also handles all
aspects of genetic testing, including consents, education, and results. She
helps families with additional resources they may need based on diagnoses and
potential challenges that arise.
Her interest in genetics
has a personal component and was furthered by her interest in research and
medicine. Previous academic work in laboratories and psychosocial work outside
of school furthered her interest in the field. Genetic counseling allows her to
stay current in all aspects of genetics while focusing on the whole individual.