Dr. Katherine Chimney

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Chimney is a genetic counsellor who graduated from the MSc Genetic Counselling Program at the University of Manitoba in 2022. She practices in a variety of specialties including metabolics, neurogenetics, and general genetics. After graduation, Katherine worked as a research coordinator for clinical trials and registries related to lysosomal storage disorders, such as Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, and served as Project Manager for the Canadian Prairie Metabolic Network and Mainstreaming Genomics Manitoba—research projects funded by Genome Canada. In her current position as a clinical genetic counsellor, she works in general genetics and newborn screening. Katherine is also a faculty member of the University of Manitoba's MSc in Genetic Counselling Program, where she participates in clinical supervision and is interested in future involvement with Genetic Counselling Program student research. As a first-generation student, Katherine is passionate about increasing access to genetic counselling programs for students from diverse backgrounds, allowing them to thrive in the field of genetic counselling. In 2025, she was nominated from her graduating class for the Outstanding Field Supervisor Award in recognition of her clinical supervision contributions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.