Dr. Laura Birkeland

Biography

Laura Birkeland is an Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She is deeply committed to interprofessional collaboration and serves on the steering committee of the UW–Madison Center for Interprofessional Practice Education. Her clinical experience spans decades and primarily focuses on reproductive genetics. She coordinates care for children and families at the Bleeding Disorders Clinic and Genetics Metabolism Clinics at UW Health. Her passion for care coordination encompasses the perinatal period and she has a keen interest in providing genetic education and clinical training to various medical fellows and students. As a leader in mentorship, Birkeland aims to integrate research training to foster a new generation of genetic counselors who can effectively engage with research in an evolving healthcare environment. Her research interests include enhancing awareness of genetic counseling services and improving outcomes through interprofessional educational collaboration.

Research Interests