Kenya joined the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2023. She works in the Columbia office providing genetic counseling in general and oncology clinics. Kenya also has Spanish language fluency and is a certified medical interpreter.
Office: (803) 799-5390
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Karsyn joined the Greenwood Genetic Center in 2023 as a Genetic Assistant in the Columbia office. Her roles include obtaining insurance authorizations, gathering family and medical history, patient scheduling and check-in, recording vital signs, and assisting throughout patient visits. Karsyn is also involved in eVisits at GGC to improve patient access to genetic services.
Office: (803) 799-5390
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As a Bioinformatics Analyst at the Greenwood Genetic Center, Devin is dedicated to implementing innovative bioinformatic solutions that enhance GGC’s capacity to diagnose and understand genetic disorders. He is part of a dynamic team leveraging the power of data to drive precision medicine, ensuring that families and patients receive the best possible care. Devin’s commitment to this vital mission is powered by his expertise in biomedical data science tools and workflows, as well as a steadfast dedication to making a positive impact in genetics.
Paige joined the Division of Education at GGC in the summer of 2023. As a genetics instructor, she travels around South Carolina to teach middle and high school students about different biological concepts and molecular techniques. From the Mobile Lab to the classroom, Paige teaches with the goal of fostering a spirit of curiosity and awe in the next generation of future scientists.
Office: (864) 941-8194
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Adithya Kandhadai, known to most as “PK”, joined GGC in 2021 as a Bioinformatics Specialist. In addition to helping process NGS data through clinical pipelines, he works on developing new methods of analysis that seek to improve the overall diagnostic yield.
Some of his projects include analysis of methylation data from the EpiSign test to identify outlier methylation events that could guide diagnostics, and developing an RNA-Seq analysis pipeline to identify rare events of potential clinical significance at the transcriptomic level. He has also developed a normalization method for depth of coverage in the mitochondrial panel test to aid in the detection of copy number variants.
Office: (864) 388-1701
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Dr. Colonna joined the laboratory of Dr. Richard Steet at GGC in 2023. He received his B.S. in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2011. Afterward, he worked as a teaching assistant and tutor while pursuing a musical career. In 2015, he relocated to Athens, GA, and joined the lab of Art Edison at the University of Georgia. Eventually, he entered the PhD program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. During his PhD work, he collaborated with the Steet lab, leading to a publication and a job offer.
Max’s graduate work was comprised of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based metabolomics studies in cell systems. Metabolomics studies all the small molecule metabolites of a biological system and reflects the sum of all genetic and environmental factors in an organism. Max used metabolomics to make discoveries in cancer and a novel pathogenic variant of the ALDH18A1 gene. He also developed frameworks to predict the quality and function of cell-based therapies, such as CAR-T cells and mesenchymal stromal cells.
In the Steet lab at GGC, Dr. Colonna utilizes his expertise in metabolomics and metabolism to augment ongoing and future functional studies of metabolic genes using patient-derived cells. By analyzing broad sets of metabolite measurements, he identifies affected metabolic pathways that can be targeted for potential treatment. Dr. Colonna aims to develop platforms leveraging patient-derived cells to understand an individual’s metabolic phenotype in conjunction with genetics, providing true precision medicine.
Office: (864) 388-1807
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Ansley joined GGC in 2023 as Genetic Assistant in the Center’s Columbia office. She assists with patient clinic appointments by scheduling, gathering and reviewing family and medical histories, and obtaining insurance authorizations. She is also involved in eVisits at GGC to improve patient access to genetic services.
Office: (803) 799-5390
Email: [email protected]
Alyssa joined GGC’s Division of Education in 2023. She is a genetics instructor who travels across the state of South Carolina educating students on the many interesting concepts in genetics. Alyssa teaches lessons in the classroom, on the Gene Machine Mobile Science Lab, and at GGC’s Genetic Education Center. Her main goal is to create a fun, intriguing, and safe environment for students to learn about STEM and to gain an interest in the field of genetics.
Office (864) 941-8194
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Brett is a Family Nurse Practitioner, certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, who joined GGC in 2022. She assists in the evaluation and diagnosis of children and adults with known or suspected genetic disorders. She sees patients both in person and via telemedicine. Brett is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Office: (864)953-3986
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