Dr. Kathy Chun

Biography

Kathy Chun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto. She has a Doctorate and is a fellow of both the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and the American College of Medical Genetics. Dr. Chun's expertise encompasses the realms of clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics. She serves as the Clinical Laboratory Director of Genome Diagnostics at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, where she is actively involved in clinical services and translational research. Her research focuses on integrating genetic testing technologies to enhance diagnostics and develop practices addressing urgent clinical needs. Dr. Chun leads the Cancer Cytogenetics Laboratory and has extensive experience in patient care and education amidst evolving genomic technologies and precision medicine initiatives. She plays a vital role in national programs aimed at optimizing genomic sequencing for pediatric cancer patients and is invested in advancing prenatal genetic diagnosis. Her significant contributions include the ongoing development of rapid aneuploidy detection tests, making impactful changes in clinical management decisions for high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Chun's work is recognized across multiple facets of genetic research and clinical applications, underpinned by her commitment to quality improvement and education in medical genetics.

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