Jamie W Harriman, MS, CGC

Jamie Harriman joined the Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine staff in May 2019. She obtained her Master of Science degree in Genetic Counseling was obtained in 2019 at the University of Utah. She became Board Certified Genetic Counselor through the American Board of Genetic Counseling.She sees patients in the prenatal setting at the Maternal Fetal Care Center for advanced maternal age, personal or family histories of genetic conditions, recurrent pregnancy loss, carrier screening or planning for a future pregnancy. She is also a provider in the Quality of Life clinic at the Cancer Center where she patients and families who have concerns for a hereditary cancer syndrome.As a prenatal genetic counselor, I strive to provide families not only with information, but also with support. Through explaining genetic concepts and testing clearly and thoroughly, patients can make informed and empowered decisions. In the cancer setting, I help patients …and families understand how genetics can affect their risk for cancer. Identifying those at a high risk allows for patients to be proactive with their health.