ABOUT
Genetics Subdivision
Responsibilities
Kristy Crooks, PhD, FACMG (Chair)University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
The Genetics Subdivision is comprised of AMP members who indicate that they have a professional interest in medical genetics. The Genetics Subdivision Leadership has membership on the Clinical Practice, Nominating, Program, and Training & Education Committees to ensure the continuing education and professional development of those who use molecular diagnostics in the diagnosis and management of genetic diseases and disorders.
The Genetics topics addressed during previous AMP Annual Meetings can be found in the AMP Web Library. We welcome suggestions for topics at future meetings. Please contact either the Genetics Subdivision Leadership or the AMP Office.
More information about the activities of the Genetics Subdivision can be found in the Subdivision Reports section of the AMP Newsletter.
Committee Participation
The Genetics Subdivision has representatives on the Clinical Practice, Nominating, Program, and Training & Education Committees.
Subdivision Leadership - 2025
If you are interested in serving on the Genetics Subdivision, please see the various roles available and the responsibilities of each role by clicking here.
Chair
Kristy Crooks, PhD, FACMG
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Representative to the Clinical Practice Committee
Jennifer Laffin, PhD
University of Minnesota
Representative to the Clinical Practice Committee
Molly Schroeder, PhD
Washington University in St. Louis
Representative to the Nominating Committee
Jane Houldsworth, PhD
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Representative to the Nominating Committee
Rachel D. Burnside, PhD, MBA
University of Florida
Representative to the Program Committee
Stuart Scott, PhD
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Representative to the Program Committee
Sherin Shaaban, MD, PhD
University of Utah
Representative to the Training and Education Committee
Sara Akhavanfard, MD, PhD
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Representative to the Training and Education Committee
Madina Sukhanova, PhD
Northwestern University
Junior Member
Husnain Ali, BS
McKinsey & Company
Committee Liaisons (ad hoc)
Liaison from the Economic Affairs Committee
Victoria M. Pratt, PhD, FACMG
Agena Bioscience
Liaison from the Professional Relations Committee
Xiaoli Du, MD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Ex Officio
President
Jane S. Gibson, MS, PhDD
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Chief Executive Officer
Lauren S. Menser, CAE
