Genetic Counseling

7 researchers across 1 institution

7 Researchers
1 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Genetic counseling research explores the intersection of genetics, counseling, and patient care. Investigations focus on understanding how individuals and families comprehend genetic information, make informed decisions about genetic testing and risk management, and cope with the psychological and social implications of genetic conditions. Methodologies include qualitative and quantitative studies on patient experiences, effectiveness of counseling interventions, and the development of educational resources. Sub-fields encompass prenatal genetic counseling, cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, and the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic technologies.

This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas by addressing health disparities and the genetic burden of diseases prevalent in the state. Understanding how diverse populations in Arkansas access and utilize genetic information can inform public health strategies and improve healthcare delivery. Research efforts contribute to the state's growing interest in precision medicine and the development of specialized healthcare services, potentially impacting the state's healthcare workforce and economy.

This area of study benefits from strong interdisciplinary connections with child and adolescent health, genomics and rare diseases, health disparities, and behavioral and psychological studies. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering collaborative approaches to complex health challenges.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Noelle R. Danylchuk UAMS 8 344
Lori Williamson Dean UAMS 7 179
Tiffany Lepard UAMS 6 104
Melinda E. Simonson UAMS 3 28
John F. Jenkins UAMS 3 43
Cassidy Gagne UAMS 1 4
Kynoosh Seraji UAMS 1 1
Child And Adolescent Health 3 Diversity And Career In Medicine 3 Telemedicine And Telehealth Implementation 2 Genomics And Rare Diseases 2 Healthcare Policy And Management 2 Health Literacy And Information Accessibility 2 Health Disparities And Outcomes 2 Behavioral And Psychological Studies 2 Hereditary Cancer Syndromes 2 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 1 Racial And Ethnic Identity Research 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Research 1 Cancer-Related Molecular Mechanisms Research 1 Metabolism And Genetic Disorders 1 Public Health Research 1

Connected Research Areas

Topics that share active collaborators with Genetic Counseling in Arkansas. Pairs are ranked by collaboration density relative to expected co-authorship under a random null. This describes existing connections, not investment recommendations.

Strategic Outlook

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Global trajectory
6,172 works in 2025
+4.6% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
7.9% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 56
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 Harvard University 2,578
  2. 2 National Cancer Institute 1,805
  3. 3 The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 1,746
  4. 4 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center 1,700
  5. 5 University of Pennsylvania 1,580
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